Love it! It's so nice to have exquisite art available so close to home…read more "If it reaches out and grabs you around the knees, buy it."

From the owner: Art Gallery/ Original paintings and handmade jewelry from around the world.read more

This is a cute little Gallery. kind of in the middle of…read morenowhere... it doesn't look like something you would be able to rent out but it is set up beautifully for my cousin's baby shower. tons of room and inside beautiful artwork hung on the walls and ample parking. if you live in the Midland area I would definitely call this place and see about renting it out for space for showers even a wedding. The location I'm not really familiar with this area but it's something out of the ordinary and neat.

Creative 360 is a more affordable option for art classes, parties, and events than the Center for…read morethe Arts in Midland. They offer everything from painting, drawing, poetry, writing, and many others. I've taken several classes and found them all enjoyable. Some of the instructors are a little quirky, but that doesn't hinder the usefulness of the class. We even had a birthday party at Creative 360 and the kids had a painting craft. The kids loved it!

It's a rare event that I go away stunned by a new visit experience. However that's what I felt…read moreafter leaving White Church Gallery in Grindstone Michigan. Located in rural remoteness of an old church in what was the heart of a long abandoned 1800's grindstone quarry operation, the owners Michael and Carrie Zaitz have created an artist oasis at the tip of the thumb. We stumbled upon the White Church Gallery while exploring Grindstone City's two popular ice cream shops; the Grindstone General Store and Rybak's Ice Cream Store. The gallery is across the street from Rybak's. Little did I know but the gallery opened this year on July 7, 2015. Doing a search on Yelp showed that White Church Gallery is the sole Art Gallery in the Thumb. The uniqueness of the restored church and remoteness of location makes it an amazing place. Carrie told me that they had to totally renovate the church. "Mother Nature had taken over." She indicated. They have been working on the Gallery for over three and a half years. The center piece of this renovated church is a beautifully restored quatrefoil stained glass window at the front of the gallery crafted by Tom Newton. You can sit on a the pews of the old church at Rybak's Ice Cream on the front porch. Carrie has pictures of the renovation process on her gallery's blog. The gallery has works displayed of fifteen artists in various mediums. Most notable are Joe Flosky's stained glass, Pat Hardin's cartoons, Duane Bilyeu's woodwork and turnings, Laura Landrum's jewelry, Susan Drescher's eco-friendly furniture and decorative products, Carolyn Kinnison's textured paintings using layers of paint and finishes over molding compound on wood Bill Stolpin's paintings and resident artist, Michael Zaitz abstract and surrealism works. When you first walk into the gallery it's like stepping into a different world. The unique colors and subtle light treatment show off the various art work. Everywhere you turn there is something to explore. I'm certain that the White Church Gallery will not be the sole art gallery in the Upper Thumb for long. However it will stand alone as being the first in the area with a powerful debut. The gallery is located five minutes east of Port Austin at 8686 Rouse Road.

From the owner: We are an art gallery.We carry acrylic and watercolor paintings, prints, photographs, jewelry,…read morefurniture, wood items, stained glass and more.

The current art exhibit is truly breathtaking!! The artist is Tatsuki Hakoyama and the showing is…read morescheduled for July 20-August 10 2016. The reception is scheduled for July 21st, 5-630 pm. This is a must see!! Guess I got a preview today.

This is a great stop when perusing downtown MP. I always walk out of here with something - this…read moretime it was a very cute (and living room matching) owl pillow. They have some great items and a wide variety of pricing so you can take something home on any budget.

A fantastic gallery featuring local and regional artists. A great place to shop for unique,…read morehandcrafted gifts and you can eat/drink right next door at the Paddlehard Brewery. The Gallery also has live music and plays. See their web site for details,

This is a cant-miss store that had a lot of unique items made by local artisans. Very impressive…read morecollection and looking forward to coming back in the future.

I was visiting family from Las Vegas and we stopped into the gallery. I saw a piece I loved, but…read moreclerk working the counter was not sure if they could ship. I contacted Staci about purchasing the piece over the phone. She was very helpful and friendly. The transaction went smoothly and I received the piece of art in the mail today-one day ahead of when I was told it would arrive. I truly appreciate the level of customer service I received.

Community support shines here with classes and workshops part of the offerings. There's a nice vibe…read moreof inclusiveness and local creative on display. You'll find parking easy in this sweet little town of Big Rapids- great historic buildings with interesting offerings. Wish I had time to experience a class or theater offering. Best of Luck to you Artworks!

What a great find! I want to keep this a hidden gem but I can't. It's too good!…read more Check out their concerts and summer series! The staff is helpful and attentive. I was even provided with a full list of events and a couple of extras so I can stay connected. The best thing about this gallery is that it's also a design store in a way. Come in and feel inspired ! Please check them out if you're in the area !

LaFontsee Galleries is a place you shouldn't miss. Everything they do, they excel at. They…read morerepresent some of the best artists in the Grand Rapids area and beyond. I love supporting them. They started out as a "hole-in-the-wall" frame shop over on Grand Avenue. Then they moved to their two-story space over on Monroe Avenue a few blocks north of the old Grand Rapids Press. Now they have two sites. I love that they have continued to grow. Their success is well deserved. They support artists in a big way. They help you with your presentation, ie., framing, installation, giclee printing, etc., and they have the perfect gallery space to showcase great work. Their quality of work is always top notch. When you leave your work in their hands, you know it will be handled with great care and an immense attention to detail. I've never felt fully confident with picking out frames on my own for my work, but the staff at LaFontsee Galleries has never let me down. Our combined work is still on my walls from over the years all the way to the 1990s when I moved to Grand Rapids and they opened their first frame shop. This summer, I needed to have several canvases stretched on bars for my ArtPrize entry. Linda LaFontsee and her staff performed an excellent job and helped to make my artwork a success. If I were you, I wouldn't go anywhere else in West Michigan for preparing my work for a gallery show. LaFontsee cares and it shows.