The Old Church Gallery…
August 20, 2009
Once in awhile I get to have the pleasure of working at the Old Church Gallery in Cedar River, Michigan. I love this gallery! Last weekend was one of those rare occasions and I had an awesome, inspiring day there. The ladies who own it – Carlyn Lynch and Cindy Schmidt – are two of the sweetest ladies ever.
These two women converted an old, unused church into an art gallery in a somewhat remote location and have turned it into a must-stop place on Hwy. M-35 between Escanaba and Menominee, Michigan. It is primarily filled with art from local and regional artists. There are so many talented artists represented here!
When I first met the ladies of the Old Church Gallery, I was newly divorced and lacking self-confidence. My friend Karen encouraged (nagged) me into approaching them with my jewelry designs. I was so nervous! But the ladies were fabulous and we have had a wonderful working relationship ever since. Karen and I have done an artist-in-residence day,and this fall we are teaching classes. It has been such a great relationship for me, and I know Karen feels the same.
During my hours there, my brain flooded with ideas! I kept jotting things down in my notebook, barely able to keep up! Creativity spurs creativity in me, and this place is SO inspiring!
If you’re ever in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, make it a point to stop in to see the ladies and their wonderful gallery. You won’t be sorry!
August 27, 2009 at 4:19 pm
You are so sweet, thank you for the wonderful comments. I do agree that it is a wonderful place to be, do not consider it work when I am there. Having the opportunity to expose the art works of over 80 artists is great. See in September for you class.