Tawas Bay Art Gallery

Tawas Bay Art Gallery Promoting art and inspiring artists in the Tawas community for over 60 years! Tawas Bay Art Gallery "Inspiring and Nurturing the Creative in Our Community!"

Our Kids' Summer Art Camp for ages 7-10 has filled rapidly. We will have a waiting list for those ages and weeks in cas...
06/22/2026

Our Kids' Summer Art Camp for ages 7-10 has filled rapidly. We will have a waiting list for those ages and weeks in case of cancellations. There are still a few openings for the 11-13, both weeks, and 14 & Older groups. Come by the Gallery to get a registration form and sign up your young artist.

We have one spot left for this amazing American flag project! Judy Howe will lead you through this batik technique using...
06/22/2026

We have one spot left for this amazing American flag project! Judy Howe will lead you through this batik technique using watercolor, wax and ink on rice paper. $40, July 1st. 12-4pm stop by or call the gallery 989-362-5613

Summer is heating up with lots of things at the Gallery. In July, Megan Swoyer returns as our guest artist of the month...
06/22/2026

Summer is heating up with lots of things at the Gallery. In July, Megan Swoyer returns as our guest artist of the month. She will be teaching one of her popular classes again.

The 4th Annual Pets on the Porch event will be part of the SummerFest activities.

In August, Rickie Willens will be at the Gallery; she will be teaching a print making class, and hold the spot as our guest artist for the month. More information about her class to come soon.

Come in and see us when you're in town.

Paint Your Pets classes are being offered at the Gallery. PLEASE NOTE: Photo must be received BY JULY 14, or AUGUST 12
06/18/2026

Paint Your Pets classes are being offered at the Gallery. PLEASE NOTE: Photo must be received BY JULY 14, or AUGUST 12

06/15/2026

Yesterday saw Lue Schmidt teaching what looks to be the first of her "Farm Market" classes. Lue's images are always bright, vibrant, full of color and fun.

Many of our Gallery classes are limited in size so that people can have individual attention and help if they need it. We have lots of classes coming up, check them out and come join us!

Back by popular demand - paint a portrait of your pet! Taught by member Colleen Sheffer - send a picture of your pet tod...
06/13/2026

Back by popular demand - paint a portrait of your pet! Taught by member Colleen Sheffer - send a picture of your pet today to get into the June 24th class. Colleen will assist in the sketch and paint the eyes, you do the rest!! Stop in or call the gallery today to reserve your spot. 989-362-5613

Create a beautiful poppy batik scene! Batik is an ancient wax-resist dying technique that creates intricate colorful pat...
06/08/2026

Create a beautiful poppy batik scene! Batik is an ancient wax-resist dying technique that creates intricate colorful patterns. This painting uses ink, watercolors & wax on rice paper. Taught by Tawas Bay Art Gallery member, Judy Howe. Two day class, June 16-17 1-3pm. $50. Class limit 8. Call or come in today to reserve your spot. 989-362-5613

Are you following us on Instagram? We would love it if you do!!
06/07/2026

Are you following us on Instagram? We would love it if you do!!

An acrylic painting of summer garden “tomatoes” on a newsprint background. Taught by Tawas Bay Art Gallery member Lue Sc...
06/07/2026

An acrylic painting of summer garden “tomatoes” on a newsprint background. Taught by Tawas Bay Art Gallery member Lue Schmidt. Sunday, June 14th 1-4pm. $40 p.p., class limit 10. This is the first in a farm market series. Visit or call the gallery today to reserve your spot! 989-362-5613

Create a beach scene on a small or medium canvas! Customize it however you wish with a family name or a short slogan! Th...
06/06/2026

Create a beach scene on a small or medium canvas! Customize it however you wish with a family name or a short slogan! This is a fun gift too! We’ve got a few spaces left in this class so stop in or call the gallery today! 989-362-5613

Taught by member acrylic artist Ann Waterloo. Wednesday, June 10th 1-3pm. $35

Address

302 Newman Street
East Tawas, MI
48730

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 5:30pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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(989) 362-5613

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