Downtown Art Place

08/24/2026

Our fall classes begin Saturday, September 12 with our popular "Whisk Broom Workshop". Sandy Van Patten is back with us to share her broom making talents, as she teaches the art of crafting a whisk broom. Join us to make a beautiful piece of art that doubles as a tool, as well!

Sign up now: www.bookeo.com/DAP_classes
Space is limited to 8 students.

08/17/2026

🍂🍂 Our Fall 2026 Class Calendar is set! 🍂🍂

We have a lot of exciting new classes to offer this fall and hope to see you soon at the Downtown Art Place Classroom!

Stay tuned to our page for detailed highlights of some of our new offerings.

Sign up now: www.bookeo.com/DAP_classes

08/13/2026

Voting for Emberlight Festival's Art in the Park Audience Choice award is still open through August 20! If you loved our installation "Let Your Dreams Sparkle, Shimmer and Shine", vote here: https://emberlight.org/art-voting/

Thank you for visiting and supporting our artists' creative work!

08/07/2026

07/21/2026

Congratulations to the artists that were awarded for their exceptional work in our Find Your North art exhibition. The exhibit is open through July 31, stop in during gallery hours to see all the outstanding art.

2026 Find Your North Award Winners
Best of Show: Micheal Bloomquist
Award of Excellence: John McFaul and Terry Daulton
Award of Merit: Kathi Pearson Dunn and Nancy Schryer
Honorable Mention: Jacob Vallejo, Ken Wiele, Thomas Glafcke

07/09/2026

Join us this evening at the Downtown Art Place (DAP) in downtown Ironwood, for the "Find Your North" Reception and Award Ceremony.

From 5-7pm we will be celebrating the creativity and talent of our local and regional artists.

Admission is free, light refreshments are available, and everyone is welcome!

We can't wait to see you at the DAP—where creativity brings our community together. ❤️🎨

07/01/2026

🎨 **You're Invited to an Evening of Art at the Downtown Art Place!** 🖼️

Join us at the Downtown Art Place (DAP) in the heart of Ironwood for the "Find Your North" Reception and Award Ceremony.
Celebrating the creativity and talent of our local and regional artists.

Spend the evening exploring inspiring artwork, meeting the artists behind the pieces, and enjoying great conversation with fellow art lovers.
Whether you're an avid collector, a casual admirer, or simply looking for a wonderful community event, this reception is the perfect opportunity to experience the vibrant arts scene of the western Upper Peninsula.

📅 **Date:** Thursday July 9
🕒 **Time:** 5pm start
📍 **Downtown Art Place**
111 E. Aurora Street
Ironwood, Michigan

Come celebrate the arts, support local creativity, and discover the unique works that make our region so special.

Admission is free, light refreshments available, and everyone is welcome!

We can't wait to see you at the DAP—where creativity brings our community together. ❤️🎨

07/01/2026

That's a wrap on a busy and exciting June at the DAP! We love seeing such creativity from all of our students and artists!

06/30/2026

Classes start next week!

06/28/2026

Our magical unicorn is officially live at Emberlight Festival's Art in the Park! Stop by and see this amazing work by our DAP artists!