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 22 - Aug. 31, 2025.
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Artist Reception - June 22, 2025 12 to 2pm - Open and Free to all
Purchase art featured in the adult exhibit - COMING SOON
A portion of each sale is donated to MAC. Art will be available for pickup Sept. 1-30, 2025.
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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.​
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Every Tuesday and Wednesday in July, enjoy a free guided tour with DIA Docent, Kathy Lewand.
9:30 am Tuesday - Downtown Collection - meet on the front lawn of Island House - Starting July 1, 2025
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9:30 am Wednesdays - Mission Point Collection - meet on the benches out front of the main doors at Mission Point Resort - Starting July 2, 2025