Making an impression 

Exhibition Opening & Gallery Stroll

Saturday, August 9, 2025 

Artist MEet & Greet 2-5 Pm

The Making an Impression Exhibition brings together a vibrant collection of artists whose work explores nature, memory, and form through diverse mediums. Nationally renowned landscape painter Nina Weiss translates the rhythm, form, and color of the Midwest and beyond into lush, dramatic compositions. Betsy “Maggie” Brinks creates ethereal watercolors layered with delicate details, evoking memories of shorelines, mountains, and fields. John Andersen's visionary old master's style approach to landscape painting is spiritual and poetic, while Paulina Lucyna elevates ceramics with abstract, nature-inspired forms recalling European grandeur. Andrew Madvin’s masterful glasswork balances fluidity and structure, capturing the material’s endless possibilities. This exhibition invites viewers to experience tranquility, connection, and the beauty of the natural world.

Gallery Stroll, Live Music & Refreshments Free

wine & Cheese tasting

Saturday, August 16, 2025, 

open house style 2-5 pm

Join us in the wine bar for Summer 'Bries'... We're pairing a curated selection of wines that pair perfectly with the creamy, funky favorite and are sure to make you feel fine. 

$20 Per Guest | 21+ for Wine Tasting

Turning Point 

Exhibition Opening & Gallery Stroll

Saturday, September 13, 2025 

Artist MEet & Greet 2-5 Pm

Turning Point showcases four artists whose classically inspired work embodies transformation through medium, subject, and expression. Brian Meuser, a post-modern artist, captures layered cityscapes, landscapes, and abstracts in complex acrylic and mixed-media compositions infused with light and motion. Matthew Swanson draws inspiration from nature and modernist traditions, creating landscapes and collages that merge color, form, and musical rhythm. Chris Cox brings an experimental approach to glass with his functional jewelry work and decorative sculptures. Beth Forst expressive paintings celebrate the process of painting and the joy of finding clarity through artwork.

Gallery Stroll, Live Music & Refreshments Free

Golden Hour 

Exhibition Opening & Art coast 

of michigan fall Gallery Stroll

Saturday, October 11, 2025 

Artist MEet & Greet 2-5 Pm

Details Coming Soon!

Gallery Stroll, Live Music & Refreshments Free

hallowine 

wine tasting & Gallery Stroll

Saturday, October 25, 2025 

Pre Douglas Halloween Parade party 2-5 Pm

Details Coming Soon!

Gallery Stroll, Live Music & Refreshments Free

wine & Cheese tasting

Saturday, July 26, 2025, 

Join us in the wine bar for wine that's "Better with Cheddar"! We're pairing a curated selection of wines that pair perfectly with the sharp classic. 

$20 Per Guest | 21+ for Wine Tasting

point of view 

Exhibition Opening & Gallery Stroll

Saturday, July 12, 2025 

Point of view brings the distinctive visions of three accomplished artists, Roger Blair, Jill Stefani Wagner, and Rodgers Naylor, each exploring the world through their own artistic lens. From Blair's meticulous egg tempera paintings that celebrate rural American life with striking realism, to Wagner's luminous pastels and oils that capture the poetry of light and place, to Naylor's painterly plein air scenes infused with atmosphere and depth, this exhibition is a study in how perspective shapes art. Though their subjects range from barns to boulevards, fields to fleeting skies, all three artists share a reverence for observation and a deep commitment to craft. Point of View invites viewers to slow down, look closer, and see the beauty in both the everyday and the extraordinary. 

Gallery Stroll, Live Music & Refreshments Free

wine & Cheese tasting

Saturday, June 28, 2025, 

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

A Shore Thing 

Exhibition Opening & Gallery Stroll

Saturday, June 14, 2025 

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

Artist delivery pop-Up

Thursday, June 5, 2025

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

Art Coast of Michigan 

Spring Gallery Stroll

Mother's Day Weekend, 

May 10 & 11, 2025 

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. 

Music by 

 Rod and Toby Saturday | John Otto Sunday

Gallery Stroll, Live Music & Refreshments Free

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.

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.