Mackinac’s  Art Community

The beauty of Mackinac Island has attracted dozens of highly accomplished landscape painters and art collectors alike. You may see plen-air artists at work throughout the Island during your visit. Plen-air means on location outdoors, and is a perfect fit for local artists. Take a walk to each of the galleries on the Island for your own art tour and begin a Mackinac Island art collection of your own.

Acclaimed local art dealer, Jack Landers, opens the doors to his Victorian Summer Gallery. Come and browse through the extensive collection of original works created by talented local artists painting scenes of the Island.  In addition, a sister store, Lilacs and Lace in the Carrousel Mall on Market Street, offers a selection of fine art prints and specialty goods. 

Local renowned artist Noel Skiba, has created a collection of paintings that center around impressionistic paintings that are spirited and colorful. One piece was selected as the 2010 Lilac Festival Poster, a prestigious acknowledgement. Her other works are on display at Victorian Summer Gallery and she often paints street-side in front of the gallery where she invites visitors to come watch her paint.

Mary Lou Peters is another wonderfully talented artist who has a charming collection of beautiful Mackinac scenes. Her goal is to capture the fun complexion of Mackinac Island on canvas. She has developed her own distinctive style; a whimsical approach to common themes using watercolor with pen and ink. Her beautiful originals, prints and a collection of art cards and books are also available at Victorian Gallery.

Local artist and lifelong Island resident Maeve Croghan is an nature painter who approaches landscapes with a vision that transcends the viewer deep into our natural world.  The recipient of numerous juried awards, her paintings are shown and collected throughout the country. Visit her own gallery  at Maeve’s Art in the Carrousel Mall on Market St.  She also has galleries in Grand Marais, MI and Mendocino, CA.