UPCOMING EVENTS


 

wine tasting


Saturday, March 15, 2025, open house style 12-5 pm

 

Join us in the wine bar for a special tasting of three South African wines with resident expert Chris Cox. 

 

$15 Per Guest | 21+ for Wine Tasting

 

J. Petter Galleries Flagship Gallery 

161 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, MI.


Art Coast of Michigan 

Spring Gallery Stroll


Saturday, May 10, 2025, Artist Meet & Greet  2-5 pm

 

Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Art Coast of Michigan Spring Gallery Stroll, featuring rare and important works by Julie Quinn. An internationally celebrated artist, Quinn has exhibited at prestigious venues worldwide including the Vatican and the Louvre. This is a once in a lifetime chance to collect these rare pieces. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to explore her artistry and incredible reach.

 

Join us as local galleries celebrate the vibrant art scene on the Art Coast with special exhibits, artist highlights, and refreshments.  

 

Gallery Stroll & Refreshments Free

 

 


Artist delivery pop-Up


 

Thursday, June 5, 2025

 

See the newest arrivals by Randy O'Brien as we unpack his latest delivery!

 

Details coming soon...

 

 

 


A Shore Thing 

Exhibition Opening & Gallery Stroll


 

Saturday, June 14, 2025 Artist MEet & Greet 2-5 Pm

 

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Great Lakes with A Shore Thing, an exhibition celebrating the work of Rein Vanderhill, Debra Reid Jenkins, Jack Flynn, and Paula Neale Rice. Inspired by the ever-changing shoreline, these artists capture the movement of water, the play of light, and the textures of sand, stone, and sky in their unique styles. From vibrant interpretations of the lakeshore’s energy to serene reflections of its quiet moments, A Shore Thing invites viewers to experience the deep connection between art and nature along the freshwater coast.

 

Gallery Stroll, Live Music & Refreshments Free


wine & Cheese tasting


 

Saturday, June 28, 2025, open house style 2-5 pm

 

Join us in the wine bar for wine that's "Gooda with Gouda"! We're pairing a curated selection of wines that pair perfectly with the versatile Dutch classic. 

 

$20 Per Guest | 21+ for Wine Tasting

 

 

 

 

 


Past Events

Art coast of michigan

winter gallery stroll


 

Saturday, February 15, 2024

 

Join us for our Winter Exhibition featuring John Andersen. 

 

Gallery Stroll & Refreshments Free

 

J. Petter Galleries Flagship Gallery 

161 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, Mi.


WaterWays

Exhibition Opening


 

Saturday, December 14, 2024

 

Join us for our Holiday Exhibition featuring water-inspired small works by highly sought-after artist Nina Weiss. 

 

Live Music from pianist Frank Sauter

 

Gallery Stroll & Refreshments Free

 

J. Petter Galleries Flagship Gallery 

161 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, Mi.


Ebb & Flow

Exhibition Opening


 

Saturday, October 12, 2024

 

Join us for our Art Coast of Michigan Fall Gallery Stroll Exhibition Ebb & Flow featuring Brian Sauerland, Laura Testé, Mike Barrett Kolasinski, Nuel Friend & Lisa Vanderhill.

 

Live Music from pianist Frank Sauter

 

Gallery Stroll & Refreshments Free

 

J. Petter Galleries Flagship Gallery 

161 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, Mi.


Hallowed

Exhibition Opening


 

Saturday, October 26, 2024

 

Join us for our Hallowine Gallery Stroll Hallowed featuring Brian Meuser, William Allen, Linda Rzoska, Kathleen Newman & Gail Mancuso

 

Gallery Stroll & Refreshments Free

 

J. Petter Galleries Flagship Gallery 

161 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, Mi.


Untold Stories


 

Saturday, September 14, 2024

 

Join us for a special exhibition featuring visiting artist Arnolds Andersens.

 

Gallery Stroll & Refreshments Free

 

J. Petter Galleries Flagship Gallery 

161 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, Mi.


A Picture Paints...

Exhibition Opening


 

Saturday, September 7, 2024

 

Join us for our September Gallery Stroll A Picture Paints... featuring Paul Van Heest, Mike Kelly, Mary Hatch, Jill Stefani Wagner & Paula Neale Rice.

 

Gallery Stroll & Refreshments Free

 

J. Petter Galleries Flagship Gallery 

161 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, Mi.


Body of Work

Exhibition Opening


 

Saturday, August 3, 2024

 

Join us for our August Gallery Stroll Body of Work featuring Nina Weiss, Roger Blair, Chuck Parsons, Gert Olsen & Eve Ozer.

 

Gallery Stroll & Refreshments Free

 

J. Petter Galleries Flagship Gallery 

161 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, Mi.


Locally Sourced

Exhibition Opening


 

Saturday, July 6, 2024

 

Join us for our July Gallery Stroll Locally Sourced featuring Matthew Swanson & Chris Cox.

 

Gallery Stroll & Refreshments Free

 

J. Petter Galleries Flagship Gallery 

161 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, Mi.


Interpretations

 Exhibition Opening


 

Saturday, June 8, 2024

 

Join us for our June Gallery Stroll Interpretations featuring Rein Vanderhill, Debra Reid Jenkins, Carla Sutton, Larry Welo & Mark Bonnette.

 

Gallery Stroll & Refreshments Free

 

J. Petter Galleries Flagship Gallery 

161 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, Mi.


50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY


 

ARTIST MEET & GREET JUNE 10, 2023  

 

 

Join us at our historic Douglas location to celebrate 50 years of fine art! Our flagship gallery founded in 1973 by Joyce Petter is the premier gallery on the Art Coast of Michigan and has been for 50 years. 

 

We asked Joyce, now age 96, if she ever imagined that her gallery would be flourishing and growing 50 years later. She just grins and enjoys watching her artful legacy continue.  

 

The J. Petter Galleries are thankful for the countless artists, collectors, designers, and art lovers that have made the last 50 years so memorable. We know we are a destination for many and we are honored to be a part of your lives. 

 

Join us for wine a wine tasting with visiting wine expert  Michael Klaus, snacks, and live music as we feature three of our most collected artists Rein Vanderhill, Nina Weiss, and Gert Olsen.

 

 

 

J. Petter Galleries Flagship Gallery & petter wine gallery 

161 Blue Star Hwy Douglas, Mi.


VISITING INTERIOR DESIGNER

MEET & GREET WITH SUSAN BRUMSTRUM JULY 23, 2022

 

About Studio Brunstrum: Wholistic, iNVITING, SOLUTION-SEEKING, CULTIVATED, and UNEXPECTED. Studio Brunstrum is a Chicago-based interior design firm that creates residential home environments throughout the United States that are individually tailored to each client. We believe that your home is where your life happens. We consider beauty and aesthetics, but we also focus on the human experience, and how a home feels and functions. Studio Brunstrum parlays its expertise in interior design and architecture to personify wholistic home environments where our clients can learn, work, support others, create, love, and live.


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