Leelanau Art Tour

Highlights of the Leelanau Art Tour

This carefully curated tour showcases Leelanau County’s thriving arts scene, where historic buildings, modern galleries, and lakeshore communities come together to celebrate visual arts, cultural heritage, and local talent.

Stops on the Leelanau Art Tour include:

• Northport Arts Association (Northport) — A community arts center featuring exhibitions, artist showcases, workshops, and events that highlight the talents of local and regional artists.

• Old Art Building (Leland) — A historic and beloved venue supporting art, culture, and creativity through visual art exhibits, performances, workshops, and artist residencies.

• Leelanau Historical Society Museum (Leland) — While rooted in history, this museum complements the art tour with exhibits that explore Leelanau’s heritage, Indigenous art, and cultural contributions through time.

• Bayside Gallery (Suttons Bay) — A vibrant gallery showcasing fine art, contemporary works, photography, and artisan-made pieces, all celebrating the natural beauty and spirit of Northern Michigan.

• Glen Arbor Arts Center (Glen Arbor) — A dynamic arts organization presenting exhibitions, public art, classes, performances, and programs that engage both artists and the community.

• Cedar North (Cedar) — A creative destination offering exhibitions, workshops, and artist spaces, celebrating contemporary art, design, and community engagement in Leelanau’s rural heart.

Why Take This Leelanau County Art Tour?

• Explore art centers, galleries, museums, and community art spaces across Leelanau’s charming villages and scenic landscapes

• Experience a variety of art forms — including painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fiber arts, and more

• Support local artists, galleries, and cultural organizations dedicated to enriching the region’s creative landscape

• Combine your cultural exploration with Leelanau’s renowned wineries, farm markets, beaches, and small-town hospitality

• Enjoy a leisurely, self-guided driving tour through some of Michigan’s most picturesque and creative communities

Plan Your Creative Journey Through Leelanau

Ready to explore the artistic heart of Leelanau County? Use our interactive map to plan your route and enjoy a meaningful journey through galleries, cultural spaces, and artistic landscapes along Michigan’s scenic shoreline.

View the Driving Tour Map Here.