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.

decided to check out Cocoon Art Space for my first time on First Fridays and it was fun!…read more there were a lot of cute and cool things made from local artists. the space didn't feel too crowded and was spacious enough to walk around and look at everything from the art exhibit to the unique little knick knacks. the store is located on the corner with no designated parking lot but street parking wasn't too bad for a friday evening. i would definitely would come back to check out more things for a cute and unique gift and to support local artists!

Cocoon Art Space is such a lovely gallery. While not huge, they have done a great job in curating…read moreart in different mediums most by local or Michigan artists. They have loads of natural light from their front windows which gives their space a warmness. I appreciate that they rotate themes and embrace diversity in their art and artisans. They also offer a wide variety of more moderately priced gifts from stickers to prints also made by local artists. The staff is kind and welcoming. Parking is on the street so be aware of the meters.

This is such a cool concept and store. The Arts Marketplace is a nonprofit that exists to support…read moreand further woman and minority owned businesses by providing them subsidized rent to have their goods displayed at the Arts Marketplace store. This is a one stop shop for anyone you could probably think of! I saw tons of fun gifts and products, including clothes, jewelry, accessories, home goods, coffee, Polish pottery, books, tea, cards, art, etc. I love that it gives the opportunity for these small businesses to have a space to sell things even if they don't have their own storefront. I'm not sure how often the vendors rotate, but it's always fun to stop in and check things out. I especially love the Public Thread bags and accessories, the Polish pottery, and all the interesting art. There are signs everywhere letting you know that if you break something, you buy it, so be careful. I have purchased gifts here for myself and others and hope it sticks around for a long time!

this is one of the shops that you can revisit and wander around just for fun to look at all the…read morelocal companies. it was great to learn that it is a non profit too and supports these local artists. I've been back multiple times now. My most recent purchase was an art print from Rachel Hull Art, some super cute earrings, & a book. I was really surprised by the reasonable prices for local gifts.

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've been coming to Gallery 154 for a couple of decades now and I always love it. So many unique…read moretreasures to be found here. Walking around and looking at the walls, shelves, and ceiling is such an adventure. The ornament selection at the holidays is unmatched by any other retailer and the quality of them is exquisite. I think they're celebrating their 33rd year here - let's give them another 33 years, Yelpers!

WOWZA! Every time I leave this store I think about what I should of gotten and go back. I first…read moreentered the store a few days before Christmas and have been back 4x now. Right now the store is covered with an amazing selection of beautiful ornaments. Which are dwindling fast, but the store was covered with ornaments, hanging from the ceiling, everywhere. And such a wide selection. Just to give you an idea of a few of the ornaments: avocado, pickle, cardinal, hamburger, jalapeno and I am so not doing the place justice. The ornaments are glass blown and handpainted /decorated -truly pretty. You could spend all day in there and still see something new you missed, especially on the way out or waiting to check out. Really a lovely place. There is a wonderful selection of handmade jewelery and home decorating pieces. Very eclectic. The people there are lovely and do a great job. Check the place out for a unique gift or something for yourself.

What a great find! Great little gift store with Michigan-made items by local artists at very…read morereasonable prices. Beautiful barn wood signs, jewelry made from Lake Michigan stones, and so much more! Warm, friendly service that was helpful but not pushy. Great addition to "downtown" Newaygo.

From the owner: Katie & Company is a top destination for lovers of locally-sourced & made-in-Michigan home decor,…read moreart, signs & more. Visit us in Newaygo, MI today.

We chose L&R Rosebud again for our daughter's baptism and were just as impressed this second time…read morearound. Hannah and Joey were excellent coordinators and the rental price hadn't changed at all since we rented from them 3 years ago. We also were still allowed to choose our own caterers and decorate as we pleased. The space was still as bright and beautifully decorated with local artists' masterpieces. Overall, my initial review remains the same! Thanks so much!

Lions & Rabbits. ⁣ ⁣…read moreWhen I think of the Creston neighborhood, I immediately think of them. ⁣ ⁣Lions and Rabbits functions as a gallery, education center, and event space in the Creston neighborhood. They write curriculum for Kent District libraries, host classes, organize artist markets, and do community outreach through public space design and street parties through After Dark GR. (They are a main reason why Creston businesses are covered in incredible murals done by artists).⁣ ⁣ We couldn't be more proud to belong to the same city as the people and minds who work with Lions & Rabbits. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for all the work you do in the community.

This place is awesome. Fred Bivins owns this facility, he is an incredible craftsman and…read morewoodworker, one of the few Renaissance men left in this world. Fred hosts a gallery once a year with a handful of local talented artists that is open to public with great art for sale. If you can afford one of Fred's quality crafted bowls I would encourage the purchase, they are really cool.

From the owner: Wood turned items including bowls, bottle stoppers, and a variety of other wood items. Plus,…read moreletterpress-printed note cards.

I saw these beautiful 'burned' hats on TikTok and found out they were made locally at SPRUCED! I…read morefound the next workshop invited a couple girlfriends and we made a night of it. We had a great time! We were all a little nervous to start burning our hats at first, but once we got into it, it was easy and not at all intimidating. It was really fun to see all the finished designs and how different all of our hats looked. We were provided excellent guidance. Theguidance. The two instructors were amazing. The space was beautiful! We have already started talking about the next class we are going to take! If you are a novice crafter, not crafty at all or consider yourself an expert, I think this is a fabulous experience for everyone.

I went there for a baby shower I loved that place very much. Very need and very clean. Great for…read moreparties.