GIG - The Art of Michigan Music

06/19/2026

SATURDAY SESSIONS! Join us at 4pm on Saturday, July 25th for a roundtable discussion with photographers Brandon Nagy Creative (), Derek Ketchum Photography () and Terry Jones (Sensorium Arts - .arts)- We'll show their art and talk with them about the creation process. Join us for the conversation - your questions are welcome and it is all FREE :)

06/18/2026

THANK YOU SPONSORS!! (ENVI Design Management Group), Nexion , Rocket Printing , Life in Michigan , Manchester Underground Music and Art ( ), The Stratton Setlist , Swamp Street Design , McShane Photography ( ), Jackson Magazine ( ), hear.say brewing ( , Ugly Dog Distillery, LLC ( ), Catch & Play Songs ( ), Six Feet Over ( ), and Ogma Brewing Co. ( )

06/17/2026

MEET THE ARTIST!

Doug Coombe is an Ann Arbor-based photographer and living legend. His work covers over 30 years of Michigan music. Whether it is on stage at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival or down in Detroit with Jack White, Doug’s images take you there. When Doug isn’t at a concert, you can find him busy visually documenting the stories within Concentrate media.

Catch Doug's art at GIG - The Art Of Michigan Music Visual Experience 2026 on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25 as part of Sounds & Sights () in Chelsea

06/16/2026

Mark your calendar! ArtPop returns on Saturday, Aug 29 to Ogma Brewing Co.!

The OFFICIAL lineup for Artist and Bands.

Artpop '26 in the Ogma Beer Garden

06/16/2026

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

GIG - The Art of Michigan Music is coming to the Sounds & Sights Festival in downtown Chelsea July 24–25! 🎶✨

A celebration of Michigan’s music scene through the eyes of its visual artists—featuring concert photography, gig posters, album art, wearable work, a Music Market, and artist-led workshops. 🎨📸

No fees. No commissions. Just pure creative energy and an open stage for artists to showcase and sell their work.

Don’t miss this immersive takeover of music + visual art at Sounds & Sights Festival! 🎶🔥

For more information on GIG - The art of Michigan Music follow the link. https://www.gigartmich.org/

06/16/2026

Our newsletter is out with information on our music market, volunteer opportunities, t-shirt design for 2026, live painting during Sounds & Sights, and more! See comments for link. We hope to see everyone at GIG - The Art Of Michigan Music Visual Experience 2026 on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 part of & Sights ( ) -

06/13/2026

MEET THE ARTIST!

Terry Jones is a Kalamazoo-based photographer capturing all the intensity of the front row. He immerses you within each concert, allowing you to feel the crashing drums and hear the guitars sing. Each portrait Terry composes is a study in light.

Catch Terry's art at GIG - The Art Of Michigan Music Visual Experience 2026 on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25 as part of Sounds & Sights () in Chelsea

06/12/2026

SATURDAY SESSIONS! Join us at 3pm on Saturday, July 25th for a roundtable discussion with graphic artists Jacob Rosenburg (), Jonathan Doyle ( ) and Caitlin Muncy ( ) - We'll show their art and talk with them about the creation process. Join us for the conversation - your questions are welcome!

06/11/2026

THANK YOU SPONSORS!! (ENVI Design Management Group), Nexion , Rocket Printing, Life in Michigan, Manchester Underground Music and Art (), The Stratton Setlist, Swamp Street Design, McShane Photography (), Jackson Magazine (.magazine), hear.say brewing (hear.say brewing), Ugly Dog Distillery, LLC (), Catch & Play Songs (), Six Feet Over (), and Ogma Brewing Co. ( )

06/10/2026

MEET THE ARTIST!

Jena Hovey is a Lansing-based photographer and master of perspective. She stops time within each concert, allowing you to become part of the scene. Jena is also a terrific ally for the arts whose company, McShane Photography, is once again helping us showcase the visual art of Michigan music. Jena is a contributing writer and photographer for Loud Hailer.

Catch Jena's art at GIG - The Art Of Michigan Music Visual Experience 2026 on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25 as part of Sounds & Sights ( ) in Chelsea