LaFontsee Galleries

LaFontsee Galleries Contemporary art gallery, trusted art consulting for individual and designers, and custom framing since 1987. Based in Michigan.

Building on the strength of a solid partnership, Scott and Linda LaFontsee founded the Underground Studio in 1987. Over the years, they established themselves as forerunners of the emerging art culture in West Michigan, expanding their vision in 1994 by developing LaFontsee Galleries. In 2011, LaFontsee Galleries relocated to a larger space in the East Hills gallery district. With a welcoming, ope

n environment, the gallery is devoted to personal service and fine regional and national art with a soul.

Kelly Allen creates richly layered mixed-media works that combine vivid color, tactile materials, and intricate details....
08/31/2026

Kelly Allen creates richly layered mixed-media works that combine vivid color, tactile materials, and intricate details. In "Bioforms 31," acrylic, latex, phosphorescent paint, glass beads, tiger’s eye stone, and paper come together in an exuberant circular composition that is both intriguing and eye-catching.

"Bioforms 31"
Acrylic, latex, and phosphorescent paint, glass beads, tiger’s eye stone and paper on MDF panel
25.5 x 25.5 x 2 in

Available now at our Douglas location or online. It is part of our "Afterglow" Show in Douglas - come see this piece in person at our show opening party on Saturday from 6-9pm. We'll see you at sunset at 150 W. Center St. in Douglas, Michigan!

To learn more about Kelly Allen, visit https://lafontsee.com/artist/kelly-allen

To see this piece in our online catalog, visit https://lafontsee.com/art/bioforms-31-by-kelly-allen

(Art is shown in an AI-generated setting for context.)

As summer begins to settle toward its close, join us at sunset next Saturday for Afterglow: a celebration of expressive ...
08/30/2026

As summer begins to settle toward its close, join us at sunset next Saturday for Afterglow: a celebration of expressive contemporary art and the lingering light of the season.

Saturday, September 5, 2026
6–9 PM

LaFontsee Galleries
150 W. Center St., Suite B
Douglas, MI 49406

Open to the public, Afterglow invites you to gather with us, take in a new selection of contemporary works, and bask in summer’s final glow. Make the opening part of your evening in Douglas and Saugatuck, with time to explore both communities before or after your visit to the gallery.

To explore the exhibition list online, visit:
https://lafontsee.com/show/lafontsee-galleries-douglas-afterglow-exhibition

Charles Dwyer is a studio artist known for creating tactile, mixed-media portraits that blend traditional techniques wit...
08/29/2026

Charles Dwyer is a studio artist known for creating tactile, mixed-media portraits that blend traditional techniques with contemporary layering and graphic elements. In "Island Muse 9/50," he presents a striking limited edition hand-embellished giclee print on paper featuring vibrant color and intricate detail.

"Island Muse 9/50"
Limited Edition Hand Embellished Giclee Print on Paper
42" x 32"

Available at our Grand Rapids location.

To learn more about Charles Dwyer, visit https://lafontsee.com/artist/profile-art

To see this piece in our online catalog, visit https://lafontsee.com/art/4191414

Diane Schroeder is a mixed media artist whose work incorporates oil, silk thread, and textural elements on canvas to exp...
08/28/2026

Diane Schroeder is a mixed media artist whose work incorporates oil, silk thread, and textural elements on canvas to explore tranquility, connection, and subtle energy fields. In "4836 0224 Threads of Peaceful Energies," she blends rich earth tones with delicate linear stitching.

"4836 0224 Threads of Peaceful Energies"
Oil, Silk Thread, Mixed Media on Canvas
36" x 48"

Available at our Grand Rapids location.

To learn more about Diane Schroeder, visit https://lafontsee.com/artist/diane-schroeder

To see this piece in our online catalog, visit https://lafontsee.com/art/4836-0224-threads-of-peaceful-energies-by-diane-schroeder

(Art is shown in an AI-generated setting for context.)
schroeder

Lisa River Schenkelberg is a ceramic artist who crafts intricate sculptural forms exploring themes of nature, connection...
08/27/2026

Lisa River Schenkelberg is a ceramic artist who crafts intricate sculptural forms exploring themes of nature, connection, and transformation. In "The Butterfly Effect," she combines stoneware clay with an oil paint cold finish to create rich, organic textures and captivating color.

"The Butterfly Effect"
Stoneware Clay and Oil Paint Cold Finish
14" x 9" x 9"

Available at our Grand Rapids location.

To learn more about Lisa River Schenkelberg, visit https://lafontsee.com/artist/lisa-river-schenkelberg

To see this piece in our online catalog, visit https://lafontsee.com/art/4814135

(Art is shown in an AI-generated setting for context.)

As summer begins to settle into its final golden stretch, join us at sunset for "Afterglow," a celebration of the season...
08/26/2026

As summer begins to settle into its final golden stretch, join us at sunset for "Afterglow," a celebration of the season’s lingering light and the promise of what comes next.

On Saturday, September 5, from 6–9 PM, gather with us at LaFontsee Galleries in Douglas for an evening of art, drinks, music, conversation, and good company. Explore the exhibition, meet artists and fellow art lovers, and bask in summer’s afterglow as we welcome the season’s final exhibition at our Douglas gallery.

Make it part of your evening in Douglas and Saugatuck - begin with art, then continue your night along the lakeshore.

Open to the public, and we welcome all!

Douglas Gallery
150 W. Center St., Suite B
Douglas, MI 49406

Explore the online exhibition list (subject to change):
https://lafontsee.com/show/lafontsee-galleries-douglas-afterglow-exhibition

Cayla Tinney is a painter who captures the intricate textures and shifting light of natural landscapes. In "Dappled Ligh...
08/26/2026

Cayla Tinney is a painter who captures the intricate textures and shifting light of natural landscapes. In "Dappled Light in Our Quiet Woods," she uses oil on canvas to evoke a serene, immersive woodland atmosphere.

"Dappled Light in Our Quiet Woods"
Oil on Canvas (Framed)
46" x 59"

Available at our Grand Rapids location.

To learn more about Cayla Tinney, visit https://lafontsee.com/artist/cayla-tinney

To see this piece in our online catalog, visit https://lafontsee.com/art/4164159

(Art is shown in an AI-generated setting for context.)

Rebecca Tucker is an artist with a background in interior design, creating works that explore texture, architectural ele...
08/25/2026

Rebecca Tucker is an artist with a background in interior design, creating works that explore texture, architectural elements, and organic abstraction. In "Barbican 1," she combines sumi ink and acrylic on paper to create a sophisticated, highly structured monochromatic composition.

"Barbican 1"
Sumi Ink and Acrylic on Paper
8" x 8"

Available at our Grand Rapids location.

To learn more about Rebecca Tucker, visit https://lafontsee.com/artist/rebecca-tucker

To see this piece in our online catalog, visit https://lafontsee.com/art/barbican-1-by-rebecca-tucker

(Art is shown in an AI-generated setting for context.)

We recently wrapped up this woven wool textile artwork brought to us by a client. It is floated in a deep shadowbox fram...
08/24/2026

We recently wrapped up this woven wool textile artwork brought to us by a client. It is floated in a deep shadowbox frame, custom made of welded aluminum. We can't help but admire how striking and elevated it looks in this contemporary ensemble!

Ed Rebek is a landscape painter who captures the quiet magic of dusk, dawn, and open skies. In "Held in the Moment," he ...
08/24/2026

Ed Rebek is a landscape painter who captures the quiet magic of dusk, dawn, and open skies. In "Held in the Moment," he uses oil on canvas to render a glowing sunset casting warm light across rolling fields and silhouetted foliage.

"Held in the Moment"
Oil on Canvas
48" x 60"

Available at our Grand Rapids location.

To learn more about Ed Rebek, visit https://lafontsee.com/artist/edward-rebek

To see this piece in our online catalog, visit https://lafontsee.com/art/4169856

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1504 Plainfield Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49505

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

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+16164519820

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