LaFontsee Galleries is delighted to announce the opening of its new seasonal location in downtown Douglas, Michigan. The gallery will open with an Inaugural Exhibition and celebration on Saturday, August 30, from 12–6pm. Located at 150 W. Center St., Suite B, the Douglas space will remain open through the end of November, extending LaFontsee’s art gallery and art consulting services to the Saugatuck–Douglas lakeshore community.
A Curatorial Presence on the Lakeshore
Since 1987, LaFontsee has presented contemporary art with integrity, vision, and hospitality. The return to Douglas reestablishes the gallery’s presence in one of the Midwest’s most dynamic art and design destinations. Situated along the Lake Michigan art coast, Douglas and neighboring Saugatuck attract discerning collectors, interior designers, Chicago-area visitors, and lakeshore homeowners. The gallery’s seasonal space offers a strategic complement to its flagship location in Grand Rapids.
Inaugural Exhibition
The opening exhibition showcases the breadth of LaFontsee’s program, presenting painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, and mixed media from over 60 artists. Featured artists include Jay Zerbe, Jarrod Tacon-Heaslip, Shannon Mack, Charles Dwyer, MaryJo Lemanski, Carola Kastman, Marissa Voytenko, Myles Bennett, Jennifer McCurdy, David Huang, Michael Schaeffer, Pam Moxley, Chris Wood Light, Diane Schroeder, Wendy Westlake, Justin Kellner, Anthony Mead, Mary Sebastian, Stephen Duren, Rusmel Mora, Deborah Eyde, Christy DeHoog, Rhian Swierat, Rachael Van Dyke, Eric Wieringa, Leslie Wilson, Toni Swarthout, Catherine Tonning-Popovich, Saul Gray-Hildenbrand, Adam Boyle, John Warner, Michael Mancarella, Joanne Rebek, Kelly Allen, Mandy Cano Villalobos, Linda J Beeman, Lisa River Schenkelberg, Cara O’Brien, Mike Sterns, Kim Cassidy, Kathy Mohl, Jean Allemeier Boot, Judy Munro, Laura Brown, Katherine Bourdon, Meredith Ridl, Joel Barry, Linnie Brown, Ginnie Cappaert, Elaine Tolsma Harlow, Pamela Roberson, Ann Vandervelde, Michael Rajnicek, Matthew Prentice, Elizabeth Brandt, Tom Clinton, John McLaughlin, Missy Morrow, Jason Quigno, Jeremy & Alison Newman/Ciancibelli, Collyn DeBano, Bethany Grenier, Bill Hilbrandt, Susan Kieffer, Rosemary Mifsud, and Sue Van Dam.
This wide-ranging presentation reflects LaFontsee’s ongoing commitment to championing exceptional artists from Michigan and beyond.
Services and Community
In addition to exhibitions, the Douglas gallery will host special events, private client viewings, and provide a workspace for art consulting. LaFontsee’s services support collectors, designers, and corporate partners with artwork selection, custom framing, and full-service installation.
Join Us
The public is warmly invited to the Opening Celebration on Saturday, August 30, from 12–6pm. Visitors will be among the first to experience the new space and inaugural exhibition, and to connect with the gallery’s team. Admission is free and open to all.
Learn more about LaFontsee Galleries Douglas:
lafontsee.com/lafontsee-galleries-in-douglas-michigan