ARTS, CRAFTS, GALLERIES

Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
Chris Gentry, executive Director. Non profit organization advancing art in the Benzie County area through classes, workshops, shows, exhibits, programs, performances, and meetings, all to promote the arts. 132 Coast Guard Rd., PO Box 1513, Frankfort, 49635. Ph: 231-352-4151. Fax: 231-352-8017

Gwen Frostic Prints, LLC

Works depicting nature available on a variety of merchandise. Includes artist information and a showroom camera. Located on a 250 acre personal wildlife sanctuary on the Betsie River along River Rd. between Frankfort & Benzonia. Ph: 231-882-5505

Jackleens Jems Inc.

Handcrafted Petoskey, Turquoise, Jasper & various gemstone jewelry. Gemstone cutting services and some jewelry repair along with bead stringing.180 S Benzie Blvd. Beulah, 49617. Ph: 231-882-2390 or 800-699-2390. Email: jackleensjem@t-one.net

Live for Art Gallery, LLC

Live for Art Gallery celebrates artists and promotes artistic expression through a variety of creative mediums. The gallery features original paintings, handmade stoneware pottery, photography and mixed media. We invite you to see the works and artists represented, as well as to express your own creative voice through various interactive activities. Open year round. Mary Lane. 273 S Benzie Blvd., Beulah, 49617. Ph: 231-882-9370

Michigan Legacy Art Park
Over 35 major works of art by Michigan artists line trails that loop through a serene densely wooded forest. An art park intergrated with nature, art and history. Open to the Public. 12500 Crystal Mtn. Dr. Thompsonville, 49683. Email: director@michlegacyartpark.org, or call 231-378-4963.

State of the Art Framing & Gallery, Inc.

Steve Loveless has been a custom picture framer since 1974 and has had his own business since 1985. His company excels in the proper presentation and preservation of art and collectibles. 261 S. Benzie Blvd. Beulah 49617. Ph: 231-882-0200. Email: sotasteve@chartermi.net

Trick Dog Gallery/Cafe
Art Gallery & Cafe. 1121 Furnace Ave. Elberta, 49628. Ph: 231-352-TDOG or 231-352-4459.

Vigland Gallery
Just one block south of the Chamber, on a quiet lawn, sits one of the most charming galleries in all of Northwest Michigan. This renovated building of the 1900's, is home base to potters, Alan & Susie Vigland. Their work is surrounded by other equally beautiful art produced by Michigan artists, featuring oils, watercolors, wearable art, fiber wall hangings, jewelry weavings, & more. Gallery open May - Oct : MTWS:10-5; Th: 10-6; Fri. 10-8. 1057 Michigan Ave. Benzonia 49616. Ph: 231-882-7203, Fax: 231-882-7044. Email: svigland@coslink.net