Visitor's Guide : Arts :
Art Galleries
The abundance of unique galleries clearly illustrates Washtenaw County's love affair with the arts.
16 Hands
216 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 761-1110
www.16handsgallery.com Features an enormous collection of functional and decorative objects; furniture, lighting, jewelry, wearable art, painting, metalwork, blown glass, garden art, wood, clay, and mixed media. This eclectic mix is beautifully displayed and represents the work of over 500 American and European artists.
Abracadabra
205 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor, (734) 994-4848
www.abracadabrajewelry.com Abracadabra is a unique custom jewelry store, with a vast selection of loose gemstones, and creative one of a kind jewelry.
Adorn Me
307 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, (734) 663-6800
AdornMeA2.com Adorn Me sells jewelry made by the shops staff and features hand selected handbags, shoes and accessories.
Amster Gallery
2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (Jewish Community Center), Ann Arbor, (734) 971-0990
www.jccannarbor.org Exhibits by local and national artists. Call for current exhibit information.
Ann Arbor Art Center
117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, (734) 994-8004 x109
www.annarborartcenter.org One of the oldest and most respected community arts organizations in Michigan. Three rotating exhibition galleries, a gallery ship featuring original artwork, jewelry, paintings and ceramics from local and regional artists.
Anthologee Boutique
50 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti, (734) 484-4820
www.anthologee.com A retail boutique with a twist of art gallery. An outlet for local artists and designers to showcase their one-of-a-kind jewelry, clothing, accessories, and fine arts.
Ave Maria Fine Art Gallery
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr., Ann Arbor, (734) 930-7514
www.avemariaart.com The gallery features vibrant works that exude powerful energy, as well as softer paintings that offer stillness. Extends throughout the corridors of Domino's Farms displaying over 200 works. We invite you to browse the gallery and select a work of fine art for your living space. Crave Color. Live life. Collect art.
Barclay Gallery
218 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 663-2900
www.barclaygallery.com Wonderful selection of original antique and contemporary prints, specializing in Japanese woodblocks by noted masters, featured in rotating exhibits. Custom museum-quality framing is available, using the lastest archival materials and methods.
Cheeky Monkey Bears and Gifts
33 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti, (734) 483-4060
www.cheekymonkeybear.com A unique Gift Store specializing in Art Glass and Artist-made Teddy Bears. Michigan's largest Fenton Art Glass Showcase Dealer. The majority of items are handmade in the U.S.A., with many being limited editions and one-of-a-kind. Best selection of unique, handmade items with distinctive service.
Chelsea Gallery
115 S. Main St., Chelsea, (734) 475-1008
www.chelsea-gallery.com New location and added services including: coffee and dessert bar, custom framing; private parties and receptions; design, selection and installation assistance. Focus continues to be on an eclectic selection of fine art by regional artists. Paintings in various mediums and genres; forged iron; bronze sculptures; blown, fused and stained glass; pottery and handcrafted jewelry.
Clare Spitler Fine Art
(734) 662-8914
By appointment only. Contemporary American, European, and Japanese paintings, sculptures, graphics, and crafts.
Clay Gallery
335 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 662-7927
www.claygallery.org This cooperative gallery run by Ann Arbor area artists offers decorative, sculptural, and functional clay art and pottery.
Dale Fisher Gallery
1916 Norvell, Grass Lake, (517) 522-3705
www.dalefisherphoto.com Commercial and Fine Art Photography taken by helicopter/photographer, Dale Fisher. State of the Art Custom Frame Shop and Digital Photography Center.
Darwin's Stained Glass & Antique Slot Machines
9080 Beeman Rd., Chelsea, (734) 475-9730
www.darwinstudio.com Darwin's Studio has been crafting custom stained glass for over 30 years and restoring antique slot machines for almost 10 years. Located in the heart of the Waterloo Recreation area northwest of Chelsea, Bill & Marsi Darwin, owners. Please call for directions or check the website. Map & examples on website.
Detroit Street Gallery
417 Detroit St., Ann Arbor, (734) 994-0291
Open during exhibits only, visitors will find works in a variety of media by local and national artists. Call for current exhibit schedule.
Dreamland Theater and Gallery
44 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti, (734) 657-2337
www.dreamlandtheater.com This intimate theater and gallery features puppetry, art exhibits, independent film screenings, live theater, music, and more.
Elaine’s Gallery of Fine Art & Framing
8063 Main St., Dexter, (734) 426-1581
Fine selection of fine art pieces and limited-edition prints. Custom framing.
Ford Gallery - Eastern Michigan University
Ford Hall, EMU Campus, Ypsilanti, (734) 487-1268
www.emich.edu/fordgallery/ Works by students and faculty from the Department of Art. Phone for current hours and exhibit information.
FOUND
407 N. 5th Ave in Kerrytown, Ann Arbor , (734) 302-3060
www.foundgallery.com This unique little shop features over a dozen artisans who use found & recycled materials to create jewelry and handmade american crafts. Also, a fun selection of vintage finds, antiques, candles and home decor.
Four Directions
329 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 996-9250
www.fourdirectionsa2.com Semi-precious stone jewelry, silver, metal art, fossils, pottery, Native American jewelry, foundations, an unusual array of gifts and collectibles form North, East, South and West. "It's not just a store, it's a shopping adventure."
Gallery Project
215 S. Fourth St., Ann Arbor, (734) 997-7012
www.thegalleryproject.com Gallery Project, an independent contemporary art gallery run by artist volunteers, curates theme exhibitions that are culturally aware, individualistic, courageous and thought provoking.
Graphic Art Wholesalers
224 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 769-5110
www.graphicartllc.com Full-service art gallery offering fine quality custom picture framing at affordable prices. Select from 1,000s of prints and posters including scenes of Ann Arbor, sports, vintage, and many more.
Harmony Hollow Bell Works
2336 Abbott, Ann Arbor, (734) 668-8522
www.harmonyhollow.com By appointment only. Featuring handcrafted, original design, garden art; including bronze wind bells, brass and aluminum wind chimes, garden stakes, mobiles, gift bells and chimes. Sold at art fairs, craft galleries and garden centers nationwide.
Heavenly Metal
207 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor, (734) 663-4247
www.heavenlymetal.com A gallery/gift shop, located inside Vicki's Wash & Wear Haircuts, featuring unique accessories and art invented by artists worldwide, including purses, jewelry, home goods, and much more. An adorable little shop off the beaten path specializing in handcrafted and beautifully made work.
I.B. Remsen Pottery Studio
Ann Arbor, (734) 996-0873
clayranger@aol.com Visit a working studio and gallery located on Ann Arbor's historic Old West Side. Custom orders accepted. Appointments only.
Ionnia
8 Nickels Arcade, 328 State St, Ann Arbor, (734) 222-8191
www.ionnia.com Ionnia carries unique items from around the world. Our hand-made pieces include tiles, glass, crystal, rugs, ceramics, textiles, rare-books and gifts not sold elsewhere in Michigan.
Jean Paul Slusser Gallery - U of M School of Art and Design
2000 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, (734) 936-2082
www.art-design.umich.edu Works by students and faculty from the School of Art and Design and the College of Architecture.
Kreft Center Gallery
4090 Geddes Rd., Ann Arbor, (734) 995-7591
www.cuaa.edu Located on the campus of Concordia University and named in honor of Shirley and Karl Kreft, this gallery provides exhibition space for local and national artists.
Lotus Galley
Ann Arbor, (734) 665-6322
By appointment only. Oriental antiques, ceramics, prints, netsuke, and jade jewelry, contemporary Chinese paintings, and Native American art.
Middle Earth
1209 S. University Ave., Ann Arbor, (734) 769-1488
www.middleearthgifts.com Harming only the humorless since 1967 with wacky and kitchy gifts. Handcrafted contemporary and fashion jewelry, hundreds of greeting cards, stationary products, T-shirts and more.
Modablue
5 Nickles Arcade, Ann Arbor, (734) 913-0130
www.modablue.com Our shop features morera seam free fashion trendy, organic made from natural sources like bamboo beech, Tencel, uiscose, cotton. We sell Red Engine jeans and 100% cotton handmade Takawear.
Mosaic Sphere Studio
100 N. 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, (734) 769-8478
www.mosaicsphere.com Mosaic artworks by Yulia Hanansen. Custom made mosaics for indoors/outdoors. Mosaic supplies, tiles, cutters. Classes taught.
Paloma Gallery
500 Detroit St., Ann Arbor, (734) 213-3575
www.palomagallery.com This studio/gallery is owned and operated by Cranbrook graduates, Patrick Thompson and Kay Pentzien. Offers public and private viewings of fine art drawings, paintings, sculptures, original prints and textiles. Occasional lectures by artists in conjunction with displays of their work. By appointment only.
Parrish Fine Framing & Art
328 S State, #9 Nickels Arcade, Ann Arbor, (734) 761-8253
Downtown finest custom picture framing and gallery. Displaying fine art and antique maps of Michigan and elsewhere.
Peaceable Kingdom
210 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 668-7886
Folk and whimsical works of art,jewelry, toys, Thymes products.
Picture This
515 County St., Milan, (734) 439-8507
Custom picture framing. Gallery displaying work of local artists.
Pierre Paul Art Gallery
3601-C Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, (734) 975-1050
www.pierrepaulartgallery.com This full-service framer also offers exhibit space that features works by local, national, and international artists.
Pineapple House
101 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, (734) 429-1174
Affordable home décor with the most unique and creative merchandise mix. Wonderful gifts, antiques, silk florals, tea, candles and jewelry. Interior design services available.
Potters Guild
201 Hill St., Ann Arbor, (734) 663-4970
www.pottersguild.net This working co-operative studio features works by a variety of artists. Hosts two large annual shows, generally first weekend in June and first weekend in December.
Quinn’s Essentials
19 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti, (734) 544-4690
www.quinnsessentials.com Everything a woman loves; unique apparel, jewelry, gifts and home accents. Full interior design studio. Quinns' lines include TempurPedic mattresses, Pandora Jewelry, Trollbeads, Peggy Karr Glass and Vera Bradley. The area's premier destination for Holiday décor.
River Gallery Fine Art
120 S. Main St., Chelsea, (734) 433-0826
www.chelsearivergallery.com Located in historic downtown Chelsea, River Gallery features fine art in all medium. The best of regional art includes paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, textiles, ceramic, mixed media and glass. Yearly exhibition schedule by established artists.
Saline Picture Frame Company
7641 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline, (734) 429-3352
www.salinepictureframe.com We are a large frame shop in a small town where we strive to combine the craft of framing with the art of personal service. The framers at Saline Picture Frame Co. have been providing professional custom framing and fine art preparation services to Saline, Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County since 1988.
Selo-Shevel Gallery
301 & 335 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 761-4620
www.seloshevelgallery.com Incredible array of contemporary American jewelry, glass, ceramics, textiles, wood furniture, and accessories as well as imported folk art from Asia, Africa, Central America, and the rest of the world.
Serendipity Studio
101 S. Ann Arbor St., Saline, (734) 944-1714
A fine arts and crafts gallery. Featuring local artists, American craft.
Sobran Galleries
3481 W. Ellsworth Rd., Ann Arbor, (734) 996-0406
www.sobrangalleries.com Works by Gregory Sobran, who is quickly becoming one of the most popular watercolor painters in the U.S.
Susannah Keith Gallery
8099 Main St., Dexter, (734) 426-0236
Open by appointment only.
Ten Thousand Villages
303 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 332-1270
villagesannarbor.org Fairly traded handcrafted items: personal accessories, baskets, textiles, instruments, coffee, tea and chocolate from around the world.
The Bead Gallery
311 E liberty St, Ann Arbor, (734) 663-6800
BGA2.com The Bead Gallery offers an extensice selection on beads and findings to make your own jewelry or to have custom jewelry designed for you.
The Caravan Shop
1-3 Nickels Arcade, Ann Arbor, (734) 668-6047
Beautiful and original gifts from around the world for over 75 years. Handcrafted jewelry, blown glass, ceramics, and more, by hundreds of artists. German nutcrackers, music boxes, Russian nesting dolls, old fashioned toys and foreign language cards.
The Chelsea Center for the Arts Gallery
400 Congdon St., Chelsea, (734) 433-ARTS
www.chelseacenterforthearts.org Showcases fine art by the Center's teachers, students and community artists in a variety of mediums. Gallery talks, demonstrations and workshops coordinate with current exhibits. Call for information.
The Women's Center
2425 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, (734) 973-6779
www.womenscentersemi.org Celebrating and displaying art by and about women. Rotating gallery by Ann Arbor Women Artists. Call for current exhibit information.
Turner Senoir Resource Center Gallery 55+
2401 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, (734) 998-9354
www.med.umich.edu/geriatrics Presenting the works of local artists age 55 and over. Open Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm.
University Gallery - Eastern Michigan University
Student Center, 900 Oakwood, Ypsilanti, (734) 487-1268
www.emich.edu/ This gallery houses works by students and faculty of the Department of Art, plus other exhibitions by other artists. Check our websire for a current listing of exhibitions.
University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens Gift Shop
1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, (734) 998-7061
sitemaker.umich.edu.mbgna Variety of nature-themed fine art items such as jewelry, blown glass, and other items.
Vault of Midnight
219 S Main St, Ann Arbor, (734) 998-1413
www.vaultofmidnight.com Voted best comic shop for 9 years, we carry comics, graphic novels, toys, board games, kid robot, Toy2R and t-shirts. Our spacious basement regularly hosts events that support local artists & promote a sense of community.
Washington Street Gallery
306 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 761-2287
www.wsg-art.com Gallery of contemporary fine art by regional artists featuring paintings, encaustics, sculpture, works on paper, book art, and art glass. Special exhibits and on-going rotation of works by gallery and visiting artists.
West of the Moon Gallery
112 E. Middle St., Chelsea, (734) 475-8725
www.westmoongallery.com West of the Moon is Chelsea's newest gallery, featuring ceramics, jewelry, metal work, photography, textiles, and more by area artists, who also run the gallery.
Work Gallery
306 S. State St., Ann Arbor, (734) 998-6178
www.art-design.umich.edu/exhibits.html Work is the U of M's first dedicated gallery on central campus since art became a department in 1926. Work provides an exhibition venue primarily for undergraduate students.
Yourist Studio Gallery
1133 Broadway St., Ann Arbor, (734) 662-4914
www.youristpottery.com The gallery and working studio of Kay Yourist. Exhibiting the ceramic works of both Kay Yourist and other local artists. From function vessels to non functional sculptural forms. Pottery making classes and workshops are also offered.
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