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! 〰️
Upcoming Events
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Art Stroll 2026 will take place Saturday August 29th
Contact Tawas Bay Art Gallery if you are interested in participating. 989-362-5613
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Openings Availble for new Artists!
We are currently looking to fill a space for a jewelry artist and 2-D artists (painting and photography).
Tawas Bay Art Gallery is a member-run cooperative.
Click on our membership link to view our membership form and hanging requirements for 2-D art.
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Pets on the Porch
Come to the 4th annual Pets on the Porch event at Tawas Bay Art Gallery. Try your luck on one or more raffle baskets, get a portrait done of your pet, send in a photo of your pet prior to the event and have it put on a t-shirt. This event supports the Iosco County Humane Society!
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Art Camp 2026
We’ve still got some room in the older age groups - contact the gallery today!
Pets on the Porch supporting the Iosco County Humane Society
Civil war re-enactment
Tawas Bay artist "pet" art creations
Princess Tea Lemonade Party
Princess Tea
Kids camp artwork with Ted Davies
Pottery Owls at Kids Camp with Lori Bayn
Beautiful work at Kids Camp with Diane Cislo
Kids Camp with Colleen Sheffer
Kids Camp
Kids Camp
Story time at Kids Camp
Brush by the Bay with Carolyn Kubiak
Painting the Blues guitar winner
Butterfly Garden Art Class by Ann Waterloo
Butterfly Garden Art Class
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 guests. Thank you for visiting our town.
Carolyn Kubiak’s Brush by the Bay class
Brush by the Bay class led by Carolyn Kubiak
Bear Art by Debra Sieloff
Bear Art class taught by Debra Sieloff
Birds of Tawas class led by Debra Sieloff
Fall Into Art Snacks & Goodies
It was a beautiful day for Fall Into Art
Watercolor leaves and acorns - Fall Into Art
Budding artists at Fall Into Art
A beautiful rendition of our watercolor class at Fall Into Art
Love the creativity during Fall Into Art!
Fall Leaves Class
Fall Leaves Class
Fall Leaves Class
Fall Leaves Class
Snowdrop Acrylic Class
Meet the Members
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Sheree Campbell
Watercolor artist - emphasis on botanicals
President, Tawas Bay Art Gallery
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Beki Franchock
Ceramic Artist - specializing in Sgraffito
Treasurer, Tawas Bay Art Gallery
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Diana Duffy-Ludington
Photographer - specializing in composite images and infra-red photography
Secretary, Tawas Bay Art Gallery
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Colleen Sheffer
Acrylic artist
Vice President, Tawas Bay Art Gallery
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Ann Waterloo
Abstract acrylic artist
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Michael Hart
Driftwood Sculptor
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Kathy Witherspoon
Acrylic, pencil, pastel, watercolor artist
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Jan Doak
Alcohol Ink & Doodling
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Jane Venis
Pottery Artist
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Bill Lauderbach
Photographer
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Debra Sieloff
Wildlife Artist
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Monica Ashley
Potterer, ceramicist
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Shirley Glenn
Artist
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Diane Cislo
Multi Media Artist
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Robert Rokita
Potter
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Lue Schmidt
Painter of expressive art inspired by nature, humanity and humor. Currently focusing on acrylic, watercolor and mixed media.
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Mary Cox
Petite Point Artist
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Emily Davie
Potter
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Konnie Spenceley
Photographer
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Paul Gliesman
Glass artist
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Bob Golka
Woodworker
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Lori Bayn
Multi-media artist
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Heidi Hodges
Potter
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Judy Howe
Artist
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Cindy Mullen
Jeweler
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Carolyn Kubiak
Artist
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Paul Bradshaw
Painter and Photographer
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Ellen Richardson Char
Acrylic painter
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?
Upcoming Classes
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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
Tuesday, July 28th 1-3pm
Wednesday, August 26 3-5pm
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Class $45
Class limit 8
Call 989-362-5613
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Japanese fish printing art from the 1800s. Use “real” fish and different colored inks to print inked fish on rice paper. Shirley Glenn, Instructor.
Wednesday, August 12 10am
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Class $35 + $10 supply fee
Class limit 9
Call 989-362-5613
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Apply design principals & processes to create a beautiful Turquoise Western Style Choker. Taught by award-winning artist Debra Sieloff. See picture for specific details.
Saturday, July 18 9:00-11:00am
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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
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Batik painting done with ink, watercolors & wax on rice paper
Thurs/Fri, Aug 20-21 1:00-4:00pm
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Class limit 8
$45 + $10 supply fee
Call 989-362-5613 to reserve your spot
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Bring your own rock or choose one of ours and paint a beautiful bug, butterfly or create your own masterpiece!
Saturday, August 8 10:00am-Noon
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$5 per person
Call 989-362-5613 for questions or just show up to have fun!
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Learn the LinoCarve Printmaking process: design your own carving, ink it up and take home finished pieces all in one 3 hour class. Please bring an apron or art shirt and any high contrast black/white images you might want to use (no text please).
Taught by Guest Artist Rickie Willenspahr
Monday Aug 10 12:00-3:00pm
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Class limit 20
$75 all materials included
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.
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