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

  • Art Stroll 2026 will be re-scheduled

    This event will possibly take place in August. Stay tuned!

  • Openings Availble for new Artists!

    We are currently looking to fill a space for a wood-working or glass artist, a jewelry artist and 2-D artists (painting and photography).

    Tawas Bay Art Gallery is a member-run cooperative. Artist are required to fulfill a certain number of hours per year through working the front desk, events and givng classes.

    Click on our membership link to view our membership form and hanging requirements for 2-D art.

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

  • Create a fun, summery beach-themed image using acrylic paints.

    Led by Ann Waterloo

  • Wednesday, June 10th 1-3pm $35

    Call to register at 989-362-5613

  • Create this beautiful Poppy painting using ink, watercolors & wax on rice paper. Taught by Judy Howe.

    June 16-17 (2 days) 1-3pm

  • $50, class limit 8

    Call to register at 989-362-5613

  • Create this stunning American Flag painting using watercolors, ink & wax on rice paper.

    July 1st 12-4pm

  • Class $30/supplies $10

    Class limit 8

  • Create a custom portrait of your pet from a photograph. Eyes are painted in by artist, Colleen Sheffer. Photos must be received no later then two weeks before the class. Email your photo to: mrssheffer@yahoo.com

    Wednesday, June 24th 3-5pm

    Tuesday, July 28th 1-3pm

    Wednesday, August 26 3-5pm

  • Class $45

    Class limit 8

    Call 989-362-5613

  • Acrylic on newspaper collage back-ground (on canvas panel)

    Sunday, June 14 1:00-4:00pm

  • Class $40

    Class limit 10

    Call 989-362-5613 to reserve your spot

  • Enjoy two hours of fun watercolor painting in this pretty lakeside town. Award-winning Megan Swoyer will show students various techniques, including wet in wet and wet in dry. Open to ages 13 and up. All levels are welcome.

    Friday, July 3rd 10:30-12:30

  • Class $40

    Class limit 18

    Call 989-362-5613 to reserve your spot

  • Experience art in a unique series of classes taught by award-winning artist Debra Sieloff. See picture for specific details.

    Acrylic on newspaper collage back-ground (on canvas panel)

    Sunday, June 14 1:00-4:00pm

  • Minimum age 10 years old

    Class limit 10

    June 27, $35 + $15 supplies fee

    July 18, $35 + $18 supplies fee

    Aug. 29, $35 + $25 supplies fee

    Call 989-362-5613 to reserve your spot

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