Fourth Annual Fall For Art in Leelanau Gallery Tour
Columbus Day Weekend 2008
Please join us in celebrating Leelanau County's glorious autumn colors with the 4th annual FALL FOR ART in LEELANAU gallery tour. Enjoy the Columbus Day weekend with a driving tour through the county while visiting 19 galleries featuring the work of area artists.
Enjoy artist demonstrations and refreshments. Find and purchase your favorite piece of art or do a bit of unhurried early Christmas shopping in the relaxed atmosphere of Leelanau's diverse galleries.
Start your tour by picking up a descriptive brochure at any participating gallery displaying the bright yellow FALL FOR ART sign. Each gallery will be happy to sign your tour brochure to insure your entry in the prize drawing at the end of the tour.
This year the tour takes place October 10, 10-5 pm, October 11, 10-5 pm, and October 12, 10-2 pm, with the concluding reception and prize drawing Sunday, October 12th at 3 pm at The Homestead in Glen Arbor.
See you there!
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2008 PARTICIPATING GALLERIES
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1. THE SECRET GARDEN
10206 Front Street, (231)326-5428. A renowned gallery with contemporary, whimsical, affordable fine art and handcraft located in downtown Empire on Hwy 72. Featuring work of over 200 artists, including Brian Andreas, Carol Roeda, Motawi Tile and Festa. Also many local artists including Sue Bullock, Sally Harvey, Holly Sorenson, Ted Gilmer, Bruce Taggart, Pam Peplinski, and Baabaa Zuzu.
Paintings, wood, glass, mobiles, pottery, jewelry, wearables, photography and more. Closed February through April.
www.secretgardenempire.com
2. RIPPLE EFFECT STUDIO & GALLERY
10085 West Front Street, Empire. The summer working studio and gallery of award-winning large format landscape photographer Jeff Ripple. Jewels of the Peninsula, Jeff's portrayal of Leelanau Conservancy preserves, is currently on display. Hours are 11-6 Friday through Monday and by appointment.
For more information call 231-326-2047 or 239-398-3375 or visit:
www.jeffripple.com
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3. GLEN ARBOR ART ASSOCIATION
6000 Pine Street, (231)334-6112. Visit our art center nestled in the woods behind Leelanau Coffee Roasters and experience the vibrant and exciting original works of art created by our talented members.
www.glenarborart.org
4. GLEN LAKE ARTISTS GALLERY
5968 S. Lake Street, (231)334-4230. Glen Arbor's original art gallery located in the historic general store on Lake Street. Featuring the fine art and craft of area artists for over 20 years. Pottery, painting, paper, photography, jewelry, glass, fibers, and mixed media reflecting the beauty of Northwest Michigan. Open daily late June through Labor Day, weekends Spring and Fall.
www.glenlakeartistsgallery.com
5. LAKE STREET STUDIOS
6023 S. Lake Street, (231)334-3179. Forest Gallery Arts&Crafts style in the North. Motawi, Jemmerick,and Door Pottery. You inspire us to inspire you. Center Gallery Paintings this month by Beth Bricker and Carol Spaulding and pottery by Matt McGovern, resident potter. Fall hours 11-5, Thursday Ð Saturday through mid-October.
www.lakestreetstudiosglenarbor.com
6. SYNCHRONICITY GALLERY
6671 Western Ave. M-109, (231)334-4732. Voted best gallery in Leelanau County by Northern Express readers in 2007. A large contemporary gallery with original fine art by 100 of Michigan's award-winning artists. A variety of media, subjects and styles provide something for everyone to enjoy. Included are unique paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, etchings and more.
www.synchronicitygallery.com
7.PARADISO GALLERY
5964 South Ray St., 231-334-3128. The work of artist Kristin Hurlin and furniture maker Paul May. Detailed ink drawings with watercolor, pastels, prints, posters, maps and cards. Custom furniture shop plus ready-made pieces in the gallery. Behind our white farmhouse on M-22, across from the Lake Shore Inn.
www.kristinhurlin.com
BURDICKVILLE
8. UNDERBARK FURNITURE WORKSHOP
4057 W. Burdickville Rd. 231-334-3753. On the corner of Fritz Rd. and W. Burdickville Rd. _ mile east of La Becasse restaurant and .6 mile from the Glen Lake School. Paul Czamanske's working studio and gallery of handmade furniture in an original Arts and Crafts design interpretation in cherry and leather. Furniture for every room of the home or office. Wood lamps, cutting boards and the work of various other artists on display.
www.underbark.com
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9. GOOD HARBOR GALLERY & POTTERY STUDIO
Located halfway between Glen Arbor & Leland at the corner of M-22 & Maple City Road (667), (231)228-6954 or 228-6955. This inviting storefront gallery and studio features the pottery and photography of the owners Victoria & Gary Gallup, along with paintings, jewelry, sculptures and baskets by local artists. Open daily in the Summer and weekends in the Fall.
C E D A R
10. L. SAILE
9044 S. Kasson Street Suite B, (231)409-0321. Featuring the work of owner/artist Liz Saile. Jewelry created with gems native to Michigan and from around the world. Open 10-5 Monday through Saturday.
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11. MARY FUSCALDO-RIMWALK STUDIO
4249 Whitehill Road - 4 miles south of Lake Leelanau on West Lakeshore Dr. (643) to Honke Rd. (620) then up the hill to the sign. (231)256-2237. Mary's vibrant pastels and oils of Leelanau County will remind you of places visited and loved. Her award winning work is included in college, corporate and many personal collections. Visit her newly built studio and gallery. Open daily.
www.rimwalkstudio.com
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12. BY THE BIGHT GALLERY & STUDIO
12271 E. Woolsey Lake Road, (County Rd. 640 & Snyder Rd.), (231)218-9976. An historic bay-side setting a short 2 mile drive north of Northport showcasing unique and diverse artworks of artists/owners Tom and Carole Bowker. Their art is inspired and derived by direct observation of the lush Leelanau environment. One-of-a-kind works combine traditional and non-traditional uses of materials to elicit an aesthetic response not easily found elsewhere. Enjoy your visit at our country gallery. Share rich experiences and impressions created by Tom and Carole and take home a piece of the wonders of Leelanau from ÒBy The BightÓ. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-4.
www.bythebight.com
13. JOPPICH'S BAY STREET GALLERY
109 Bay Street, (231)386-7428. Since opening in 1980, Edee Joppich's gallery in Northport has been a destination for art lovers from across the nation. Her annual collection includes paintings by Edee and guest artists as well as exceptional pottery by 12 master potters.
14. QUIET DOVE GALLERY
14691 E. Woolsey Rd. (County Rd. 629), (231)386-9005. Nestled in the woods, 5.5 miles north of Northport, the Quiet Dove features the original artwork of owners Cynthia Franseen and John Kristiansen. Paper-cuttings, paintings, fiber art, jewelry, stone poems-and other good things-await at the end of the line. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Wednesday-Sunday 11-5; weekends in October through the 12th. Sorry, no credit cards.
15. RANTZ GALLERY STUDIO
205 E. Third Street, (231)386-7628. Located at the end of Third Street next to the Marina park and beach. The historic old house serves as a studio/gallery for painter Gene Rantz and jewelry and fabric designer Judy Mastick Rantz. A tour of Northern Michigan galleries must include this aesthetic treat.
www.rantzgallery.com
16. WRIGHT GALLERY
210 Mill Street, (231)386-5594. Wright Gallery is open from June through mid-October featuring regional contemporary artists.
www.wrightartgallery.com
17.NORTHPORT POTTERY
7907 N. Matheson Rd. 231-386-5827. From Suttons Bay follow M-22 three miles past Omena then left at Lee Man Rd. to Matheson. From Glen Arbor follow M-22- 5 miles past Leland, then right on Matheson. Visit local potter Tom Gennette's working studio and gallery for unique, one of a kind, wheel thrown and handbuilt pots.
www.northportpottery.com
S U T T O N S B A Y
18. MICHIGAN ARTISTS GALLERY (MAG)
309 N. St. Joseph (M-22), (231)271-4922. Voted best gallery in Leelanau County 2008 by Northern Express readers. MAG is a contemporary gallery offering an eclectic mix of fine art from award-winning artists in various media. Paintings, folk art, shadow boxes, tile-work, unique gifts. Photography by Ken Scott. Knitwear by Chris Triola. Open year round.
www.michiganartistsgallery.com
19.SLEEPING BEAR GALLERY
305 N. St. Joseph, 231-357-4139. In the Art Yard behind Brilliant Books. The gallery features traditionally constructed willow and birch bark furniture by Bill Perkins, contemporary wall and freestanding sculptures by Larry Fox, fun and functional slab-built porcelain by potter Phil Wilson, woven tapestries and other fiber arts by Martha Eldredge, watercolors by Lindsey Fox and ÒLazy GalÓ works by Martha Bishop.
www.hoffmansweb.com/twig
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