Higher Art Gallery — Attraction in Traverse City

I am delighted that Higher Arts Gallery has found a home on Union Street in downtown Traverse City and for tastemaker Shanny Brooke's efforts to fill a ready gap in the budding contemporary arts scene. At the opening in late November, my brother and I both purchased wonderful metallic, ceramic half-world wall globes made by a gifted Grand Rapids artist featured in the gallery. I can always find room in my home for original art and marvel at the originality of the artists whose work is being showcased in this new gallery. And I love that my brother, like me, has become an enthusiastic art collector. It makes life even more interesting! I love attending gallery openings, a regular weekend event I enjoyed while living and teaching in Boston.

As a newcomer to TC, I am also thrilled to be teaching encaustic (hot wax) painting classes at Higher Arts gallery, commencing this month. There is nothing better than injecting some new creative endeavor into the winter months while we wait for spring to roll around again. I've spent several years nurturing the creativity of my students. Encaustic is a great medium for beginners to explore and has broad possibilities for more experienced artists. It's one of those things you just have to experience with your own hands and eyes. I look forward to introducing the hot wax to my new circle of students and being part of this offering in a place that is ready for something new and different. Call Shanny at Higher Arts Gallery for more info on upcoming classes. Anne Kneller,...

As a former owner of two galleries and former President of Board of Directors of an Art Museum in Oregon, I was delightfully impressed with the quality and diversity of this curators offerings. It's not easy to attract the best and then exhibit a pleasing representation of unrelated styles, approaches and mediums. I couldn't help myself and purchased a mixed media piece by Michelle Tock York. Congratulations to Higher Art Gallery and...

I love the diverse array of skilled and talented artists which are on display . Hands down, Higher Art Gallery is our regions best gallery. The owner works hard at keeping the gallery fresh , and always offering something completely different than anywhere else. The quality of art and the way it is presented is high. When visiting Traverse City , be sure to always make this a regular stop. Higher Art Gallery is an Art...