About
our gallery

Our goal is to educate the public, aspiring and skilled artists about the nature, methods and skills of creating various types of fine artwork.

We strive to educate the community at large about the advantages of a community-based art gallery.

We participate in and add value to community events and programs and maintain a cooperative of members whose efforts will allow the Gallery to operate in a financially self-supporting fashion.

Promoting art and inspiring artists in the Tawas community for over 60 years!

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Promoting art and inspiring artists in the Tawas community for over 60 years! 〰️

Pets on the Porch supporting the Iosco County Humane Society

Pets on the Porch supporting the Iosco County Humane Society

Civil war re-enactment

Civil war re-enactment

Tawas Bay artist "pet" art creations

Tawas Bay artist "pet" art creations

Princess Tea Lemonade Party

Princess Tea Lemonade Party

Princess Tea

Princess Tea

Kids camp artwork with Ted Davies

Kids camp artwork with Ted Davies

Pottery Owls at Kids Camp with Lori Bayn

Pottery Owls at Kids Camp with Lori Bayn

Beautiful work at Kids Camp with Diane Cislo

Beautiful work at Kids Camp with Diane Cislo

Kids Camp with Colleen Sheffer

Kids Camp with Colleen Sheffer

Kids Camp

Kids Camp

Kids Camp

Kids Camp

Story time at Kids Camp

Story time at Kids Camp

Brush by the Bay with Carolyn Kubiak

Brush by the Bay with Carolyn Kubiak

Painting the Blues guitar winner

Painting the Blues guitar winner

Butterfly Garden Art Class by Ann Waterloo

Butterfly Garden Art Class by Ann Waterloo

Butterfly Garden Art Class

Butterfly Garden Art Class

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Batik class taught by Judy Howe

Batik class taught by Judy Howe

Sunday, September 14th, saw the Gallery host private classes for the MI Cares for Tourism group. They were in town to help with the lighthouse projects, and took time to create a little art. We were as delighted to have them as they were to be our

Sunday, September 14th, saw the Gallery host private classes for the MI Cares for Tourism group. They were in town to help with the lighthouse projects, and took time to create a little art. We were as delighted to have them as they were to be our guests. Thank you for visiting our town.

Carolyn Kubiak’s Brush by the Bay class

Carolyn Kubiak’s Brush by the Bay class

Brush by the Bay class led by Carolyn Kubiak

Brush by the Bay class led by Carolyn Kubiak

Bear Art by Debra Sieloff

Bear Art by Debra Sieloff

Bear Art class taught by Debra Sieloff

Bear Art class taught by Debra Sieloff

Birds of Tawas class led by Debra Sieloff

Birds of Tawas class led by Debra Sieloff

Fall Into Art Snacks & Goodies

Fall Into Art Snacks & Goodies

It was a beautiful day for Fall Into Art

It was a beautiful day for Fall Into Art

Watercolor leaves and acorns - Fall Into Art

Watercolor leaves and acorns - Fall Into Art

Budding artists at Fall Into Art

Budding artists at Fall Into Art

A beautiful rendition of our watercolor class at Fall Into Art

A beautiful rendition of our watercolor class at Fall Into Art

Love the creativity during Fall Into Art!

Love the creativity during Fall Into Art!

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Upcoming Events

  • Small Works January Art Challenge!

    Create small art work in medium of your choice. Do one a day, a few a week or pick a few that inspire you! Post your work on social media using the hashtag #smallworksatthebay. We will feature random artwork on our website, Facebook and Instagram

    View the full list here

  • Open Art Days

    Come join us, work with our supplies to complete a small work or two OR bring something you have been working on. A staff member will assist with ideas!

    Monday, January 19 1-3pm ($10pp)

  • Come by the art gallery for Chili Cook-off!

    Tawas Bay Art Gallery is participating in the Perchville Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb 7. We are cooking up something new this year!

Meet the Members

Interested in Membership?

Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you want to be involved in a creative community. Do friends and family tell you that your work should be part of our gallery?

Join Us

Upcoming Classes

Paint a decorative ceramic tile!

  • Wednesday, January 21st

    Two times available:

    2-3:30pm

    6-7:30pm

  • Paint a decorative ceramic tile!

    Tiles will be chosen and supplies to paint it. Tiles will then be fired with a clear glaze and available for pick up about a week later.

    Most designs are fish, but there are a few other designs available on a first come, first chance to pick basis.

  • $15 per person for 1 tile and supplies to paint it.

    Individuals may purchase a second tile to decorate for an additional $10, as available.

Let’s have fun making 4 greeting cards (envelopes included) - they can be used for Valentine’s, Thinking of You, Miss You, Etc.

From drawing to painting by Carolyn Kubiak

  • Tuesday January 27 1-3;30pm

    OR

    Thursday, January 29 6-8:30pm

  • Learn the basics of drawing your own shapes to create this painting.

  • Class fee of $35, material fee of $5

  • Tuesday, February 3, 1-3:30pm

  • Use various water color techniques, stenciling (reverse stenciling too), gold highlights and ink drawing

  • $30pp, class limit 10, pre-pay only

Acryic modern Snowdrops by Sheree Campbell

  • Saturday, January 24 1-3:30pm

  • Paint a background for this snowdrop painting, draw/paint your own leaves and flowers with guidance. 8X8 finished painting on paper ready for framing.

  • Class fee of $35

Interested in being a volunteer?

Want to get involved in our community? We are always looking for volunteers for community events, kids camp, art classes and even front desk help.

Sign up

Help support us

Tawas Bay Art Gallery is a cooperative community of artists that instruct, assist and work at the gallery in order to share the costs, responsibilities and benefits of running a gallery. Below is a list of items in need at the gallery. Your support is very appreciated!

Contact us

Tawasbayartgallery25@gmail.com
(989) 362-5613