Art Reach of Mid Michigan

06/25/2026

Join us at the artist reception for Skip & Joyce Bleecker on Thursday, June 25 from 5-6:30 pm in the Morey Family Gallery. Receptions are always free and open to the public.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day on the first day of SUMMER—to all the Dad, Dad-like, Uncles, Grand-dad and Dads-to-be!

06/20/2026

Join Cara and Mae at the Great Lakes Bay Pride fest from 2-5pm at Broadway Park (Nish-Na-Be-Anong Rd)! Cara is ready to help you make a rainbow keychain (free project) and we’ll have merch for sale!

06/12/2026

☀️ Extended Summer Hours Are Here! ☀️

Make the most of your summer Saturdays with extra time to visit Art Reach. From June through August, we'll be open until 6 pm on Saturdays instead of 4 pm.

Whether you're shopping for handmade artwork, exploring The Morey Family Gallery, or just stopping in to say hello, we've got two extra hours for you to enjoy.

🕙 Saturday Hours: 10 am-6 pm

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

06/11/2026

☀️🎨 Get creative this summer with Summer Studio! ☀️🎨
Designed for all ages, Summer Studio features affordable, hands-on workshops exploring a variety of art forms. Try something new, build your skills, and make lasting memories along the way.
Summer Studio is made possible through the generous support of the Mt. Pleasant Area Jaycees. Plus, every participant will receive a $5 voucher toward a future Art Reach class.
Radial Printmaking (6/22): tinyurl.com/Radial-Printmaking
Mosaic Coasters (7/9): tinyurl.com/Mosaic-Coasters
Oil Pastels (7/21): tinyurl.com/SSOilPastels
Watercolors (7/27): tinyurl.com/SSWatercolors
Neurographic Art (8/4): tinyurl.com/Neurographic-Art
Make a Pillowcase (8/17): tinyurl.com/Make-a-Pillowcase

06/02/2026

What a fantastic day in downtown Mt. Pleasant! 🎨☀️

From colorful creations at Paint the Pavement to talented local vendors at the Arts Market and one-of-a-kind furniture pieces featured in Art Flair, the community came together on Saturday, May 30, to celebrate creativity in all its forms.

Thank you to everyone who painted, shopped, volunteered, visited, and supported the arts. Events like these are only possible because of the incredible artists, sponsors, partners, and community members who continue to make mid-Michigan a vibrant place to live, work, and create.

Take a look through the photos and see if you can spot yourself, your artwork, or some of your favorite moments from the day!

06/02/2026

Even the local wildlife couldn’t resist checking out our beautiful downtown intersections! 🐻🎨 We always say art is for everyone, but we didn’t expect to attract quite this much attention.

UPDATE: The bear has been safely relocated, with no injuries to the animal or any individuals.

Thank you to the agencies who assisted and to the community for staying clear and allowing responders to do their work safely.
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The City of Mt. Pleasant would like to inform residents that a bear has been sighted near the intersection of Fancher and Mosher.

Mt. Pleasant Police are aware and on site. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is also responding, and a wildlife biologist is en route.

For your safety and the safety of the animal:
• Please avoid the area
• Do not approach or attempt to follow the bear
• Keep pets indoors if possible
• Give wildlife plenty of space

Reducing activity in the area will help ensure the bear does not feel threatened and can be safely managed by responding officials.

We will share updates as they become available. Thank you for your cooperation.

05/31/2026

Thanks to everyone who came and sold work, painted, shopped and volunteered—-Saturday, May 30, 2026 was one for the record!!! We had amazing weather, and there was so much excitement in downtown Mt Pleasant. We will be sharing A LOT of photos after we recover.

05/30/2026

#19
Artist: Chloe Rossignol
Category: Youth
Builder: GI TEC
Sponsor: Dance Again
Host: Veterans Memorial Library
Minimum bid: $100