Broad Spectrum

Exhibition Opening & Gallery Stroll

Saturday, August 8, 2026

2-5 PM 

Celebrating the diversity of contemporary art, Broad Spectrum brings together Beth Forst, Eve Ozer, Nina Weiss, Jeffrey Bohl, and Nancy Pirri. This group of artists spans a wide range of styles, techniques, and perspectives. From bold abstract sculptures to striking landscapes and everything in between, the exhibition highlights the many ways creativity can be expressed, inviting visitors to experience the richness of today's artistic landscape. 

Live Music | Light Refreshments

Artist Meet & Greet

Read the Room

Exhibition Opening & Gallery Stroll

Friday, August 14, 2026 

6-8 PM

Arnolds Andersons is a Latvian artist whose luminous figurative paintings explore light, color, longing, and emotions through a blend of reality and surrealism. Drawing from personal experience and classical influences, his work creates intimate, contemplative narratives that celebrate identity, vulnerability, and the quiet beauty found in moments of solitude and human connection. 

Live Music | Light Refreshments

Artist Meet & Greet

Vino Vinyasa  

Yoga & Wine 

Saturday, August 15

2-4 PM 

Join us in the gallery for yoga with Erin Pace, Level II Sommelier, 200RYT, and founder of Vino Vinyasa. This all-levels class is designed to help you slow down, move, reconnect, and enjoy an afternoon that feels equal parts relaxing and social. 

After class, you are invited to stay for a guided wine tasting experience inside the gallery. Erin makes wine approachable, conversational, and fun, whether you're a longtime wine lover or simply curious to try something new. 

Reservations Required | $80 for Yoga Class & Wine Tasting  

Please bring your own yoga mat

Light Years

Exhibition Opening & Gallery Stroll

Saturday, September 12, 2026

2 - 5 PM 

Visiting Artist Jennifer McKinnon

Live Music | Light Refreshments

Artist Meet & Greet

Side Effects

Exhibition Opening & Art Coast 

of Michigan Fall Gallery Stroll

Saturday & Sunday

October 10 & 11, 2026 

Details Coming Soon...

Live Music | Light Refreshments

Artist Meet & Greet

Saugatuck Food & Wine Festival

Gallery Showcase

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 6-8 PM

Ticketed Event

Details Coming Soon...

Live Music | Light Refreshments

philippe Melka  

Exclusive CALIFORNIA wine tasting 

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Reservation Only

Join us for an extraordinary afternoon with world-renowned winemaker Philippe Melka, whose portfolio represents some of the most coveted vineyards in the United States. Known for his masterful approach and meticulous attention to terroir, Melka crafts highly allocated, critically acclaimed wines that capture the essence of Napa Valley. This exclusive event offers a rare opportunity to experience these remarkable wines firsthand while gaining insight into the artistry and vision behind each bottle. 

A must for collectors and enthusiasts alike, this is an intimate tasting with one of the most influential voices in American winemaking. 

Vino Vinyasa  

Yoga & Wine 

Join us at the gallery for yoga with Erin Pace, Level II Sommelier, 200RYT, and founder of Vino Vinyasa. This all-levels class is designed to help you slow down, move, reconnect, and enjoy an afternoon that feels equal parts relaxing and social. 

After class, you are invited to stay for a guided wine tasting experience inside the gallery. Erin makes wine approachable, conversational, and fun, whether you're a longtime wine lover or simply curious to try something new. 

Reservations Required | $80 for Yoga Class & Wine Tasting  

Please bring your own yoga mat

Out of Context

Exhibition Opening & Gallery Stroll

Saturday, July 11, 2026 

We are proud to present our first-ever in-house juried exhibition, Out of Context, an exploration of how artists uncover meaning in the unexpected. This thoughtfully curated show invites artists to step beyond the familiar, submitting work that has been created specifically for this occasion or that has never been shown before at the gallery. Guests are invited to engage with the work and cast their vote for a "Best in Show," making you the head judge of this new tradition. 

Join us for an afternoon that celebrates fresh ideas, bold creativity, and the thrill of seeing art in a new light.

Voting all weekend long!

Live Music | Light Refreshments

Artist Meet & Greet

Creating a Stir

Exhibition Opening & Gallery Stroll

Saturday, June 13, 2026 

Join us for Creating a Stir, a captivating exhibition featuring visiting artists Rein Vanderhill, Debra Reid Jenkins and Paula Neale Rice. Revered by collectors for their ability to translate nature's quiet drama and shifting light, these artists present a selection of new and important works that stir the senses and invite contemplation. From sweeping waterscapes to intimate botanicals and jewelry that evokes the movement and glitter of the lake shore, Creating a Stir offers a beautiful meditation on the enduring poetry of the natural world. 

Live Music | Light Refreshments

Artist Meet & Greet

Artist Delivery Pop-Up

Meet & Greet with Rodgers Naylor

Saturday, May 16, 2026 

Join us as acclaimed artist Rodgers Naylor stops by to deliver new work and spend time with guests, discussing his inspiration and creative process. This relaxed afternoon offers a chance to see fresh paintings firsthand, hear the stories behind them, and connect with the artist in an intimate setting.

Light Refreshments | Artist Meet & Greet

inner Sanctum

Exhibition Opening & Art Coast of Michigan 

Spring Gallery Stroll

Saturday, May 9, 2026 

Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with a quietly luminous exhibition featuring the work of Jill Stefani Wagner and Kathleen Newman, Through landscapes and contemplative scenes, the artists invite viewers into spaces of calm, beauty, fleeting moments, and reflection. Inner Sanctum honors the places that restore us, making it a perfect moment to pause, gather,  and celebrate the spirit of the weekend surrounded by art. 

Live Music | Light Refreshments

Artist Meet & Greet

American Impressionist Society

Paint Out

Wet Wall Exhibition & Small Works Awards

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Exhibition Opening & Gallery Strol

This is a lively event where AIS artists display original artwork painted outdoors right here on the Art Coast of Michigan. Over the week leading up to the show, artists tackle the challenges of weather, passing crowds, and an ever-changing environment to capture their surroundings on specially marked canvases. 

This is a one-day show and your chance to bring home a unique look at our community!

Live Music | Light Refreshments

Artist Meet & Greet

American Impressionist Society

Small Works

First look Reception

Friday, May 1, 2026 

The American Impressionist Society Small Works Exhibition features vibrant, intimate artworks from AIS members across the country. Over 2,500 artists compete for only 172 coveted spots, making this a truly exclusive showcase. From landscapes to still lifes, each piece captures the beauty of impressionist color, light, and brushwork. Many works are available for purchase, an inspiring chance to bring a bit of Impressionist art home!

Judged by Howard Friedland OPAM ASIM PAPA

Live Music | Light Refreshments

Artist Meet & Greet

Eye of the Beholder 

Exhibition Opening & Art Coast of Michigan Winter Gallery Stroll

Saturday, February 14, 2026 

Join us for the annual Winter Gallery Stroll and experience Eye of the Beholder, a captivating exhibition featuring the work of John Andersen. This collection invited viewers to slow down and look closer, exploring how perspective, light, and interpretation shape what we see and feel. Thoughtful, engaging, and perfectly suited for the quiet beauty of winter, this exhibition reminds us that art is as much about seeing as it is about feeling. 

The Art of Bubbles  

Sparkling wine tasting 

Saturday, February 7, 2026 

3 PM reservation only

Join us for a festive and effervescent sparkling wine tasting celebrating bubbles in all their joyful forms. From crisp and refreshing to rich and complex, we’ll explore a curated selection of sparkling wines that prove every season is the right season for a little sparkle. Expect lively pours, great conversation, and a celebratory atmosphere that’s perfect for brightening winter days.

reflecting the moment 

Exhibition Opening & Gallery Stroll

Saturday, October 25, 2025 

Reflecting the Moment brings together the works of Edward Duff and Kathleen Newman, whose stirring representations of life and nature offer a moment for reflection and a tender celebration of memories of the year gone by. 

Golden Hour 

Exhibition Opening & Art coast 

of michigan fall Gallery Stroll

Saturday, October 11, 2025 

Golden Hour unites Kolasinski, Sauerland, Testé, and Welo, showcasing luminous pastels, graceful bronzes, and nature-inspired paintings exploring light.

Turning Point 

Exhibition Opening & Gallery Stroll

Saturday, September 13, 2025 

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.

Making an impression 

Exhibition Opening & Gallery Stroll

Saturday, August 9, 2025 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

Art coast of michigan

winter gallery stroll

Saturday, February 15, 2024

Join us for our Winter Exhibition featuring John Andersen. 

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

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

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

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.

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.