Arts, History & Entertainment in Northern Michigan
The arts, history and many types of entertainment in Northern Michigan mean visitors can enjoy fabulous music, theatre, and culture.
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There is something about Harbor Springs that captures the eye of artists. Northern Michigan’s natural beauty with breathtaking views, sparkling water, dramatic countrysides, and four seasons of color to enjoy makes artists smile. And those smiles are transformed into a variety of artist forms. And galleries!
Yes, the Harbor Springs area is the home to some of Northern Michigan’s most creative art galleries. Harbor Springs is known for art as well it should be. The artists who call this charming town home may have their own galleries, a place for both creating and showing. Harbor Springs area art galleries exhibit truly amazing artwork from around the country.
In the art world, artists and art lovers know of Harbor Springs and the art and artists that work and show here. Strolling the beautiful downtown district hugging the waterfront can offer the chance to see oils, pastels, jewelry, bronze castings, glass, watercolors, and even metal work. An afternoon in Harbor Springs is a bit like a visit to an art museum because of the variety of work that can be seen.
Often called the Art Trail, Northern Michigan is indeed the place for a create-your-own-art crawl. Don’t miss the annual Gallery Tour held the end of June.
Boyer Glassworks Harry Boyer’s working glass studio is the place to see fabulous glass pieces along wit Harry actually blowing glass. Harry’s glass work fills the shelves.
Hanni Gallery Discover our unparalleled collection of American made fine craft. Featuring the work of more than 150 artists from around the country, including jewelry crafted by local artist Hanni Yothers. Glass, pottery, inspirational gifts, garden art, jewelry, fine woodworking, and Petoskey stones.
Hramiec Hoffman Fine Art and Craft You won’t miss this gallery’s bright green building–complete with a robin sculpture in the front–on M 119 as you head into Harbor Springs. The gallery is filled with the works of Mary Hramiec Hoffman: oils, giclees, prints, books, note cards, and more. Visit the Hramiec Hoffman Fine Art and Craft on your next visit to Harbor Springs.
Knox Galleries is the nation’s premier monumental bronze sculpture gallery. Intimate gallery featuring life-sized, exquisitely detailed bronze works plus paintings from a sample of the world’s finest artists. Enjoy the outdoor sculpture garden featuring bronze works and kinetic sculptures.
Original Paintings by Karen Rolfes Beautiful paintings in a gorgeous setting on the waterfront.
Three Pines Studio A working studio and gallery in the arts and rafts tradition featuring more than 50 local artists. Workshops and demonstrations in basket making, clay, drawing, fiber, glass, and painting scheduled throughout the year. Located in Cross Village.
Tvedten Fine Art Gallery Michigan’s best artists displayed in a beautifully restored 1910 downtown horse barn now an art gallery. Originals in a variety of mediums, many featuring Northern Michigan scenes. Custom framing.
West Wind Atelier Elizabeth Pollie’s work is stunning on the walls of this spectacular Harbor Springs gallery. West Wind Atelier also features the work of other accomplished artists such as Caesar Citraro. Check the website for special exhibits and workshops in the gallery.
Witty Galerie Trisha Witty has been delighting summer visitors and area residents for more than 25 years with her creativity and talent.
The arts, history and many types of entertainment in Northern Michigan mean visitors can enjoy fabulous music, theatre, and culture.
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Northern Michigan is home to several different museums for people of all ages which highlight the area’s businesses, history, and culture!
The Harsha House and the Charlevoix Depot Museum, run by the Charlevoix Historical Society, preserve much of Charlevoix’s rich history.