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!

Fall Leaves Class

Fall Leaves Class

Fall Leaves Class

Fall Leaves Class

Fall Leaves Class

Fall Leaves Class

Fall Leaves Class

Fall Leaves Class

Snowdrop Acrylic Class

Snowdrop Acrylic Class

Upcoming Events

  • Small Works March 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 $10pp (supplies provided)

    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!

    Sunday, March 1st 1-3pm

    Saturday, March 7th, 1-3pm

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

Explore Drawing & Acrylic Painting

  • Mermaid Painting Feb 26 6-9PM

  • Mermaid acrylic painting

  • $35pp + supply fee, class limit 8, pre-pay only

Loose Watercolor Beach Scene

  • Saturday, March 14th , 10:30am-12:30pm

  • Enjoy two hours of watercolor painting with artist/teacher Megan Swoyer, who will lead you down a path of painterly surprises. Sky, tree line, and water applications (wet in wet & wet in dry) will come into play. Open to ages 13 and up. All levels wecome!

    Feel free to bring friends, a snack or beverage!

  • $40pp, class limit 18, pre-pay only

Heart Shaped Pottery Trinket Box

  • Thursday, April 16th , 1:00pm or 5:00pm

  • Learn basic ceramic skills to create a heart-shaped box and lovely porcelain flower to decorate the lid. We will glaze and fire your piece for pick-up at a later time.

    Feel free to bring friends, a snack or beverage!

  • $40pp, class limit 10, pre-pay only

    Price includes materials, instruction, glazing and firing.

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!

Watercolor paper

Blick Art Materials/ Michaels/Jerry’s Artarama gift certificates for classroom supplies

Contact us

Tawasbayartgallery25@gmail.com
(989) 362-5613