EXHIBITS in the gallery
Located in the Mission Point Theater lobby, the Center for the Arts gallery overlooks Lake Huron in the original main entrance to the theater. Traveling and local exhibits rotate throughout the season. Staff and volunteers are usually present to answer questions about the artwork and provide more information about arts and culture on Mackinac Island.
The gallery is open 9-5 Monday-Saturday, and 12-5 Sunday during the Summer and early Fall months. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
Poetic Visions of Mackinac Exhibit
A beautiful exhibit of Mackinac Island-inspired art and poetry by Mackinac Island Public School students and adult residents.
The exhibit will be on display from June 23 - Aug. 31, 2024.
Purchase art featured in the adult exhibit
A portion of each sale is donated to MAC.
Art will be available for pickup Sept. 1-30, 2024.
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INSIDE|OUT - Guided Walking TOur
Experience the magic of art in unexpected places as the Detroit Institute of Arts transform this historic island into an outdoor gallery. This exciting initiative showcases high-quality reproductions from the museum's art collection in the streets, parks, and public spaces.
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Immerse yourself in art as you stroll through the charming streets of Mackinac Island, where each corner reveals a new masterpiece. Inside|Out makes art easy and fun to explore, right where people live, work, and play. It's a unique opportunity to connect with art in a friendly, accessible way, showing that art is for everyone and everywhere.
Guided Tours will be lead by DIA Docent - Kathy Lewand and will begin Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The tours will be offered every Tuesday and Thursday weather permitting. Tours are FREE.
Tour Days, Times and Locations:
THE DIA AT MISSION POINT tour of the installations - Tuesdays at 11:00 am. Please meet at the main entrance of Mission Point Resort.
THE DIA ON MACKINAC tour of the installations on Grand Hotel property and downtown -Thursdays at 10:30 am. Please meet at the Lantern Level of the Jockey Club.