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Monday 11am - 5pm Thursday 11am - 5pm Friday 11am - 5pm Saturday 11am - 5pm Sunday 11am - 3pm

Ox-Bow House

Ox-Bow is a 501c3 Non-Profit.

A space created by Ox-Bow School of Art with our community in mind, our gallery and retail location extends Ox-Bow's resources to the public through a diverse menu of programs.

04/08/2026

Stroll into Ox-Bow House for “Becoming,” an exhibition of new works by Steven Meier.

Opening Reception:
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1:00–5:00 p.m.

In this new body of work, Meier deploys ambiguous shapes, colors, and gestures as a palette for creating chimerical figurative abstractions. Rooted in processes of deconstruction and re-assembly, the exhibition mirrors Ox-Bow’s commitment to experimentation, material exploration, and the evolving language of contemporary art.

Meier is a multi-disciplinary artist working between Chicago and Gary, IN, and has been part of the Ox-Bow community since 1989 and since 2019 has served as Ox-Bow’s Board President. The exhibition opening reception is in conjunction with the Second Saturday Gallery Stroll in downtown Douglas, Michigan.

03/11/2026

This spring, Ox-Bow House will transform into a curated trunk show celebrating new expressions of art, design, and sensory craft. Discover a thoughtfully selected collection of exclusive items never before carried—including wearable art, handcrafted accessories, distinctive fragrances, and natural art supplies sourced for their beauty and integrity. Join us this Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 12:00–5:00 p.m. for the opening of the show!

Artists participating: Cynthia Ashby, Jessica Bohus, Mary Boyd, Johanna Bystrom, Alla Dickson, Alie Kiral, Rachel Meyers Hefferan, Rebecca Mullins, Megan O'Neil, Neptuna Oshuna, and Claire Reynes

Image Info: Parfum from Pearfat by Alie Kiral, Pine Needle Baskets by Mary Boyd, and Clothing by Cynthia Ashby

Ox-Bow House is located at 137 Center Street, Douglas, MI 49406

01/23/2026

Ox-Bow House is closed today, Friday, January 23, 2026, due to extreme weather conditions. We have rescheduled the Art on the Meadow Winter Botanical Illustration with Olivia Mendoza for Saturday, March 7, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET.

01/08/2026

Creative weekend at Ox-Bow House!

TODAY (Jan 10): Ceramic Bowl & Mug Show opening reception, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Browse unique new work from regional artists during Douglas' Second Saturday Soup Stroll.

TOMORROW (Jan 11): Lakeshore Jazz Connection presents "Celebrating Miles Davis at 100," 4:00-6:00 p.m.. $15 admission. Featuring Kenny Cooper, Jim Cooper, Denis Shebekhov, and Danny Raymond.

The Bowl & Mug Show runs through February 1st — stop by anytime to see the work!

More info on Sunday's concert: www.lakeshorejazzconnection.org

01/02/2026

New year, new creative possibilities! 🎨

If creating is on your New Year's resolutions list, this place is for you! At Ox-Bow House, we've got paints, brushes, and mediums out the w***o. Not to mention rotating exhibitions and our curated list of Winter Art on the Meadow workshops (figure drawing starts January 15) — your very own guided path to a creative new year.

Mark your calendars: Join us Saturday, January 10, for the opening reception of our 2nd Annual Ceramic Bowl & Mug exhibition (1:00-5:00 p.m.), featuring work by Maggie Bandstra, Joan Wyand, Eric Strader, Nancy Homrich, Levi Yastrow, Carly Connelly, and Abbigail Israelsen. Sip, savor, and stay warm during Douglas' Second Saturday Soup Stroll while browsing unique new ceramic creations from regional artists.

Stop by Ox-Bow House today and see where 2026 will take you!

Image 1, 4, & 5: Brushes, an array of oil and acrylic brushes, and a previous Figure Drawing workshop at Ox-Bow House. Photo by Candice Whitfield, Retail & Program Manager of Ox-Bow House
Image 2: Bowls and Mugs by Abbigail Israelsen. Photo Courtesy of the artist
Image 3: Mug by Eric Strader. Photo Courtesy of the artist

12/19/2025

Hot cocoa: CHECK
Ice skating: CHECK
Visit Ox-Bow House: ???
Check us off your December to-do list before it’s too late! Ox-Bow House will be closed for the holidays Tuesday, December 23 through Friday, January 2. Our citron doors will open for you again on Saturday, December 3.

Miss you already.
See you soon.
xoxo Ox-Bow House

Photo by Candice Whitfield

11/26/2025

This holiday season, make your purchases mean more than just a gift under the tree. When you buy thoughtfully crafted art and goods from Ox-Bow House, you're also supporting artists and investing in arts education. Make a difference by shopping small this Saturday at Ox-Bow House!

Photo by Nolan Zunk, Summer Fellow
Saugatuck/Douglas

11/17/2025

Stave off the creeping cold of winter by joining us at Ox-Bow House for workshops that will warm the soul. Starting January 2026, Ox-Bow’s iconic Art on the Meadow workshops are taking their turn at our gallery in Douglas: Figure Drawing, Botanical Illustration, Writing with Jack Ridl, and more! Visit our website at https://www.ox-bow.org/art-on-the-meadow-workshops to see the full series and find the workshop that will bring you out of hibernation.

Image 1: Artists gather in Ox-Bow House for a figure drawing session. Photo by Candice Whitfield, Retail & Program Manager of Ox-Bow House
Image 2: Botanical illustration by Olivia Mendoza. Photo courtesy the artist.
Image 3: Jack Ridl instructs a group of writers at Ox-Bow. Photo by Nolan Zunk, Summer Fellow.

11/07/2025

It's time for us to announce a bittersweet changing of the guard. Our beloved Manager of Ox-Bow House, Maggie Bandstra, has decided to step away from her position to focus more on her studio practice. Although we're thrilled to see Maggie step closer to her art, we will miss her dearly. Maggie has seen Ox-Bow House through its infancy stages (remember those horrible yellow walls??), and into the community fixture that it is today. Almost everything retail and gallery at Ox-Bow has Maggie's fingerprints all over it: The on-campus Tuck Shop that services our students every summer, the monthly Featured Artist Exhibitions that highlight artists near and far, partnerships with suppliers like Beam and Golden Paints that have turned Ox-Bow House into a much-needed supply stop for local artists. Countless new faces have joined the Ox-Bow community through workshops, events, retreat experiences, and personal connections to our artists' work because they happened to stumble into our gallery and connect with Maggie first.

Stepping into the role of Retail & Programming Manager at Ox-Bow House is Candice Whitfield. Having spent the last 10 months as our resident Ox-Bow House Assistant, we couldn't be more confident in the capable hands that now shepherd our beloved Douglas gallery. Candice has been a warm presence in our gallery from the beginning, and is already hard at work bringing fresh ideas to the House. Most importantly, we know she will continue celebrating and advocating for our artists in true Ox-Bow style.

Please join us in thanking Maggie for her 3 years of tremendous service to our community! And don't forget to stop by Ox-Bow House soon to say hi to Candice and hear what they have dreaming up for our favorite local gallery.

Candice Whitfield (left) and Maggie Bandstra (right) smile for a picture in front of Ox-Bow House after the House-warming ribbon cutting this past summer. Photo by Nolan Zunk, Summer Fellow

11/06/2025

It's beginning to look a lot like Winter Market at Ox-Bow House!
Stop by our gallery in Douglas for the grand opening Saturday, November 8 to get first looks at what's new, shop seasonal work from our artists, and pick up a few of our classic giftable ox-goods. Saturday's market will also include live music and an array of refreshments–the prime shopping experience!

Did you know? Purchasing goods from the Winter Artist Market means more than just acquiring thoughtfully crafted art and products. It also means you’re supporting artists and investing in arts education! What’s better than that?

Ox-Bow House is located at 137 Center Street, Douglas, MI 49406

Image 1: Glass pickles, trees, and snowmen by Rachel Brace stand festively in the Ox-Bow House gallery. Photo by Hannah Bugg, Digital Communications Assistant
Image 2: A Beam paint gift set sits open on a table, with smaller color sets sit off to the side in a handmade bowl. Photo by Candice Whitfield, Retail & Program Manager, Ox-Bow House
Image 3: Brenda Nienhouse jewelry and scarf by Victoria Marcetti. Photo by Candice Whitfield, Retail & Program Manager, Ox-Bow House

09/26/2025

[house emoji] Ox-Bow House Artist Highlight! Mary Sundstrom, a West Michigan artist, is deeply influenced by the natural beauty of her region. The organic metalwork of Sundstrom's statement jewelry has been a staple at Ox-Bow House since 2022.

As a naturalist, Mary Sundstrom draws inspiration from the creatures, botanicals, and minerals found in the bayous and along the shorelines of the Great Lakes. Her artwork, often playful, translates the natural world she observes into vibrant paintings. When she's not at the easel or exploring the woods for mushrooms, Mary also creates unique jewelry pieces and sculptures. She previously served for many years as the Exhibitions Director at the Holland Area Arts Council before deciding to dedicate herself to art full-time. Stop by Ox-Bow House in Douglas to see Mary's latest creations.

Slides 1-3: Jewlery by Mary Sundstrom available at Ox-Bow House. Photos by Candice Skiffington-Whitfield
Slide 4: Headshot of Mary Sundstrom, courtesy the artist

Address

137 Center Street
Douglas, MI
49406

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 3pm

Website

https://www.ox-bow.org/oxbow-house

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