Gallery Uptown

06/19/2026

Join us for a pottery demonstration with guest artist Rita Shields!
Saturday, 11-3 Gallery Uptown

Rita is one of the amazing guest artists exhibiting in our "Iconic Summer Miniatures" show, which concludes June 27.

Stop by Saturday for this fun demo!

Iguana Teapots
Rita Shields

06/14/2026

Sunsets are fleeting.
But member artist Valerie Boet knows how to make the magic last.

Luminous
Acrylic
Valerie Boet

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

No reception this evening.
Back Wall Show: "Iconic Summer Miniatures" continues!

06/04/2026

It's summer. Time to immerse yourself in lake-life!

And... we're staring down the final weeks of our current Back Wall Show: "Iconic Summer Miniatures." The show is filled with dozens of small reminders of what it means to enjoy a lake-side summer.

Featured artists include Barbara Carlson, Emily Wells, Anne Rivers,
Rita Shields, Christa Barnell, Catherine McClung, Kris Campau and Marlan Cotner.

Lake
Mixed media
Kris' Studio Kris Campau

06/03/2026

This butterfly fluttered off to a new home!
Lucky collector!

Metamorphosis
Acrylic
Colleen Rockey

05/23/2026

Established shortly after the Civil War, Decoration Day - now known as Memorial Day - was established to honor those fallen in battle.

Over time this "day" has turned into a weekend, and doubles as the unofficial launch of summer.

Reflect. Enjoy. Remember.

Windy Day (close up)
Oil
Mark A. Werkema

See full painting in comments.

Gallery Uptown is open for the holiday weekend: 10-6 Sat; 1-5 Sun; 10-6 Mon.

05/16/2026

The Grand Haven Kite Festival takes to the skies over the State Park Saturday and Sunday. This is a sight not to be missed - even a quick drive-by peek is worth the trip!

Big Clouds
Oil
Mark A Werkema

05/13/2026

Stop in and see what's new from our potter, Cheryl Jordan, including this lovely moon jar!

05/08/2026

Holland (Michigan's!) Tulip Time winds up Saturday with a packed schedule, including the 2-4 p.m. Volksparade through Downtown Holland. Soft finish Sunday with a relaxed schedule of events.
The tulip display is spectacular this year at Windmill Island Gardens, and throughout the town!

All the info at www.tuliptime.com/events

In related news: Someone swooped into Gallery Uptown and snagged this portrait of Holland's own "DeZwaan" windmill.
Lucky collector!

East Wind, North Field
Oil
Lynne Boezaart