Art Beat! at Elk Rapids Art Galleries

Elk Rapids initiates our 18^th annual summer of fun with ART BEAT of Elk Rapids on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Three of Northern Michigan’s award winning, fine art galleries will be hosting our 18^th annual art walk from 10am to 5pm. Come visit all three galleries for art demonstrations, special prize giveaways, drawings for gift certificates, refreshments, and more!
 
Each Elk Rapids gallery is special, and all offer fine art, along with many affordable artist-made items. Three $100 gift certificates will be drawn from those visiting all three locations during the day.
 
Mullaly’s 128 Studio & Gallery, enjoying its 31st year representing excellence in fine art, is located on River Street in downtown Elk Rapids. Mullaly’s offers the finest selection of high-quality glass in Northern Michigan and has been recognized as the finest jewelry gallery in the area.
 
The Blue Heron Gallery, located east of Route 31 on Ames Street for 22 years, showcases hundreds of Michigan artists with the largest collection of paintings in the area. In addition to other artists demonstrating, Gallery owner Dan Reszka, widely known for his watercolors, will be demonstrating in the morning, and will have a drawing for some of his artwork during the day.
 
The Twisted Fish Gallery, located south of Elk Rapids along Route 31, has been serving artists and collectors for 20 years, and features many large paintings, and an outdoor sculpture garden. The Gallery will be holding an hourly gift certificate drawing and will host the book launch of “A Little Village Elk Story”, illustrated by artist Joani Braun. Proceeds from the sale of this book about Elk Rapids will benefit the Downtown Elk Rapids Association. The Twisted Fish will also host many artists for you to meet as they demonstrate their work throughout the day.  
 
Elk Rapids’ ART BEAT is a wonderful way to begin the summer season of art and fun. Come join us for this family-friendly and free event.


Blue Heron Gallery, 131 Ames Street, Elk Rapids (231) 264-9120
Mullay's 128 /studio & Gallery, 128 River Street, Elk Rapids (231) 264-6660
Twisted Fish Gallery, 10443 S. Bayshore Drive, Elk Rapids (231) 264-0123