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(231) 845-6648 115 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431 www.amgalleries.com One thing I’ve discovered doing this show is that Michigan is all about art, and local artist Andy Thomas is all about Ludington. He owns A.M. Galleries in town, and he gives local artists everything they need to succeed. I always said that if you want to know more about …
(734) 246-9880 3024 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte, MI 48192 www.artattheedge.com If you’re looking for a cool and eclectic gallery where you can see and even purchase art from some of Michigan’s most talented and progressive artists, you’re looking for The River’s Edge Gallery. There’s an incredibly active and passionate art community in Wyandotte, and River’s Edge is proof positive how much …
(313) 405-POOL 3309 Caniff, Hamtramck, MI 48212 www.apublicpool.com One of our Facebook friends told me about Public Pool in Hamtramck. So I thought, what better way to end our day than with a refreshing swim? Well, it didn’t take me long to figure out I wouldn’t need that new swim cap I bought. Turns out Public Pool is a massively …
(231) 347-4337 461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770 www.crookedtree.org After breakfast the next morning, we walked to a place everyone in town was telling me I had to see. It’s called Crooked Tree Art Center, and not only is the building unusually beautiful, what I saw inside was absolutely amazing. The art center, which is in a renovated formerly Methodist …
(231) 627-2761 216 S. Main St., Cheboygan, MI 49721 www.gildnerartgallery.com Next we went to a very cool place called The Gildner Gallery. Downstairs it’s a top-notch flower shop called The Coop that has everything you need for fine floral occasions. But upstairs is a whole different story. Upstairs owner Ann Gildner has brought art to downtown Cheboygan. The gallery space …
(906) 635-6033 321 W. Portage Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783 www.riverstonegallery.net If you’re fond of the old expression, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” you’ll totally love the next place we found. It’s called Riverstone Gallery, and not only do they feature incredible, one-of-a-kind local art, photography and jewelry, they also have some very unique vintage recycled treasures. …
(989) 738-8772 2090 Grindstone Rd., Port Austin, MI 48467 www.woodbowls.homestead.com thumbstudiotour.com/DaveT1.html When I was in seventh grade I made a cutting board in woodshop, and it lasted almost a year. I was very proud of that cutting board, until I met Dave Thuemmel. Dave is an incredibly talented artist and wood turner who takes scrap, fallen or just plain useless …
(906) 361-2483 P.O. Box 11, Marquette, MI 49855 www.bikefurniture.com In the afternoon we met up with Andy Gregg from Bike Furniture Design, a U.P. bike enthusiast who makes very artistic and very functional furniture out of used bicycle parts. At first I didn’t know what to expect, but when I saw his stuff I was impressed and amazed. This isn’t …
(810) 984-2787 1219 Military St., Port Huron, MI 48060 www.studio1219.com There’s also a thriving art community in Port Huron. Next time you’re there for a stay, you gotta check out Studio 1219. I’ve never seen anything like this place. They took a furniture store built in 1882 and turned it into a really cool art cooperative. Over one hundred local …
