Art Beat - FALL ART SPLENDOR!

As the days cool and Mother Nature begins her magnificent fall color artistry, it’s time for Elk Rapids to celebrate the splendor of fall with Art Beat! Three northern Michigan award winning galleries will be participating in an open house gallery walk on Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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 galleries during the day. Festivities include guest artists and demonstrations. Refreshments will be served all day.

The Blue Heron Gallery, located east of US-31 on Ames Street, showcases hundreds of Michigan artists with the largest collection of paintings in the area. Gallery owner Dan Reszka will be demonstrating with watercolors at 10 a.m. Other artists who will be demonstrating include Dan Feldhauser with graphite paintings at 11 a.m., E.P. Lewandowski using colored pencil at noon, and Lin Stonehouse with watercolors at 1 p.m

Mullaly’s 128 Studio & Gallery, enjoying its 25th year representing excellence in fine art and craft, is located on River Street in downtown Elk Rapids. Mullaly’s offers the finest selection of high quality art glass in northern Michigan, and has been recognized as the finest jewelry gallery in the area. Artist Baiba Jensen will be painting in the studio throughout the day. In addition, Mullaly’s will be offering sales specials throughout the day!

The Twisted Fish Gallery, located south of Elk Rapids along US Route 31, features many large paintings and an outdoor sculpture garden. The Gallery will be holding an hourly gift certificate drawing throughout the day. In addition, the following artists will be demonstrating during the day:  Dick Davis, blacksmith, wood and leather artist from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Betty Bea Washburn, watercolor artist from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; William Sievert, acrylic artist from noon to 2 p.m.; and Marcia Hales acrylic artist from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Weather permitting, oil painter Connie Kuhnle will be painting in the gardens starting at 10 a.m. 
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Elk Rapids Art Beat is a wonderful way to transition into fall with color, art and fun. Come enjoy an exciting day of art!