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!

I love coming to this exquisite gallery. The variety and quality of artwork displayed here is…read moreexcellent. The staff is filled with a wealth of knowledge about the paintings, artists, and art in general. One of the partners always welcomes me with friendly conversation and fascinating stories about art. I'm offered delicious tea when I come and given unlimited time enjoy the beautiful paintings. It's awesome here! Please go and check it out.

My wife and I really enjoyed our weekday visit to this high-quality gallery in the third Ward…read more Great range of work primarily in oil from both national and a few international artists. This was our first time and we certainly will return.

This Business no longer has "The Travelers II" in it's name. It has changed owners and has since…read morebeen simply named the Artists Market and has moved right Downtown Ludington. They truly do amazing work. While they do have an art gallery and sell art supplies, their big thing is really custom framing and man do they know what they are doing. If you need some frame work done and you are anywhere near Ludington you need to check them out.

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This is my favorite gallery discovery in years. Beautiful ceramic everything, metal artworks,…read morepaintings, jewelry. A friend said it would be a crime to pass through Pentwater/Ludington without stopping. My only regret is not having more wall space. Great prices. Charming.

This is a little gem. The art is wonderfully eclectic and the owners have welcomed us each and…read moreevery time we have been in. If you are shopping Ludington it is not to be missed. One of our favorite small paintings in our home was the result of our first visit here. It is the kind of place we walk into and wonder how they know us so well and how they have curated just the right collection for our visit!

When you decide to see the James Tellen Woodland Sculpture Garden, be sure to double check your…read moremap. It's located in a residential neighborhood, south of Sheboygan, that is off the beaten path. The first thing you see is a log fence along Evergreen Road. In the trompe-l'œil sculpture, you'll find a Native American family, a momma bear climbing a tree and her two cubs playing in a tree. Park your car in the lot off Evergreen Road and walk back up to the road to take a closer look at the fence. The amount of detail that James Tellen put into his work is evident in the logs. You'll find a Native American family, a momma bear about to climb a tree, and her cubs playing on the tree top. Near the large sculpted tree (go ahead and stick your head in the large opening!) you'll find a box with an information sheet that describes the sculptures you'll be seeing as you walk the path into the woods. Where did this all come from? James Tellen worked in a Sheboygan furniture factory where he painted stripes and other details on the products. When not working, he studied painting under local artisans and later worked with other media. During the depression, production slowdowns gave him time to pursue his artwork. This log cottage and land, south of town, was a family refuge and became a place for him to pursue his artwork. During the winter, he would work on sculpting heads in the basement of his home. In Spring and Summer, he attached the heads to armatures that supported his concrete sculptures. Tellen died in 1957, leaving a legacy of 30 such sculptures at the family cottage. The Kohler Foundation acquired the sculpture garden in 1988 and in 2001, the collection was gifted to the John Michael Kohler Art Center. The Tellen environment is the first addition to the JMKAC collection that is off premises. (The JMKAC is in downtown Sheboygan.) A sculpture of a young Abraham Lincoln, splitting a log, shows Tellen's incredible dedication to detail. It is reminiscent of Clarence Shaler's "Lincoln the Dreamer" sculpture on the campus of Ripon College. Tellen tried to depict everyday people, and the young Lincoln is represented as an everyday neighbor rather than as the statesman that we all remember. The Tellen collection is open dawn to dusk daily. It is one the art environments restored by the Kohler Foundation and listed as part of Wandering Wisconsin. I have reviewed some of these sites on Yelp, too. https://www.jmkac.org/exhibitions/wandering-wisconsin.html

Nice walk through the woods. Interesting in a kitschy way. Go back to the roadhouse a half mile…read moreback down the road for some good drinks.

I love this place! So many items to choose from, and they are willing to make anything you wish and…read moreship it to you. I purchased a vase, three coffee mugs, and then ordered cream and sugar pitchers We even got the chance to chat with Adam while we were here! Updated April 8,2019: My items arrived today!!! They were packaged very well, no chips or cracks in any of them, and they actually look better than I remembered Thank you to everyone at Claybanks Pottery

A little paradise. You turn off the road into a well kept little spot, with nice water features…read more You walk up the stairs to a little shop with a nice variety of clay items. Some planters, outdoor decor, necklaces, hanging art, mugs, soap dispensers, lamps and more all made out of clay from their on-site ceramics studio.

I enjoyed my visit to Jilly's Gallery. She has a wide variety of handmade items in all different…read moreprice ranges. My friends especially love the clay sculptures she makes - They collect them. During my visit I bought a ceramic Michigan ornament which I have hanging all the time. Jilly's Gallery will be moving down the street from its current location this fall. If you are in the area, be sure to stop in to take a look at all the unique handmade items.

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.