Carefree Travel Guide 2023

CAN’T-MISS ART

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER TRAVERSE CITY The Dennos’s signature collection is Inuit art of the Canadian Arctic, one of the largest and most historically complete collections of these distinctive sculptures and prints in the United States. DennosMuseum.org

MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF ART MUSKEGON The MMA is renowned for its permanent collection of well-known historical and contemporary artists, and unique changing exhibitions. MuskegonArtMuseum.org

OLIVER ART CENTER FRANKFORT Founded in 1948, the Oliver Art Center in Frankfort offers year round art experiences including classes, exhibitions, events, performances, shopping, and more! OliverArt.org

TIBBITS OPERA HOUSE COLDWATER Enjoy great live professional theatre, concerts, cultural events, art exhibits and more at Tibbits, one of the oldest theaters in Michigan! Tibbits.org

Experience the Arts Art comes in many different forms — enchanting music, captivating theater performances, stunning sculptures, exquisite poetry, and more. Everyone can enjoy the beauty that art delivers in the world, especially in West Michigan, with all of its artistic and creative destinations. For live performances and national tours, be sure to check out DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, The Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, and Kalamazoo State Theatre. Theater lovers will want to check out Barn Theatre School for Advanced Theatre Training in Augusta, and Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo. West Michigan is also home to some amazing annual art events, like the Fallasburg Arts Festival in Lowell, and Muskegon’s Lakeshore Art Festival. Twisted Fish Gallery in Elk Rapids is a great destination to explore for fine art pieces in a variety of mediums. Interested in a hands-on experience? Take an art class and learn new skills to create beautiful jewelry, paintings, and more at destinations like Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph and Ox-Bow School of Art & Artists’ Residency in Saugatuck. Often forgotten in the world of art, writing is a craft that many recognize as just as beautiful as more traditional forms of art. The National Writers Series in Traverse

Great Lakes Center for the Arts

Andre Moura

Ben Phillips Film | Glen Arbor

Krasl Art Center | St. Joseph

City is dedicated to recognizing and engaging in conversations with authors about their works.

Erica Kirshman | Grand Rapids

Lakeshore Art Festival | Muskegon

Terese Chandler | Grand Rapids