i've been coming to this gallery my WHOLE life. We loved this place, I wanted to show it to my…read moreboyfriend (who is Black) and we were admiring the work inside as usual before we realized the over shop attendant was following him around and watching him. She paid no mind to me or the other (all white) people in the shop except to greet them, so we left before buying anything because we felt so uncomfortable. Coming here was always a big part of my childhood so i'm so shocked and saddened by the racist behavior. no other shops in Glen Arbor acted this way. There's lots of great galleries here, we won't be hitting this one again.

A great art gallery featuring the Northern Michigan centric works of Ruth Conklin. The shop is…read morewarm and inviting, the staff helpful and friendly. Prices run the gamut, but you can find some really great pieces on sale occasionally. Anyone from a kid to an adult with cash to burn can find something lovely to bring home from here. I've purchased so many pieces from here over the years, from small, whimsical animal prints, to a highly decorated full sized map of the area. Each and every piece still makes me happy, little bits of Glen Lake spread across the walls of my home.

I have the most overwhelming urge when I enter this place to spend every last cent I posses on the…read morestunning antique prints, lithographs, engravings, hand colored maps and oil paintings that this gallery has so temptingly laid out...Truly, I ought to wear restraints when I come in here as reason flees me entirely and it seems perfectly logical to purchase more works of art than my home could possibly ever contain. Yes, this gallery is THAT good. Suttons Bay Galleries is owned by the most wonderful couple, Piper and Harry Goldson. Their collection is carefully crafted and offers works from all over the world. I strongly suspect that they offer only pieces that they personally love - so much care has gone into the selection here, it is not a typical gallery at all. The quality of the works here is absolutely astonishing, as is Piper and Harry's knowledge of them. Utterly friendly and beyond helpful, they are always happy to provide further details or information upon request. Their collection includes items priced across the board, so anyone can find something lovely to take home with them. While they carry many types of antique media, of special note is their truly exceptional selection of 1st Octavo Audubon's. I inquired about Audubon's crows today and within minutes, Piper had located 4 that might do the trick! That being said, so many other artists are represented here - it's best to come into the store, call, or investigate their website (http://www.suttonsbaygalleries.com/) if there is anything in particular that you are looking for. If they don't have it, they may be able to locate it for you or take your name should they come across a piece you are seeking. In addition, they now carry works by two contemporary local artists, Russell Chatham and Bill Hosner. Although they deal primarily in stunning antique prints, these living artists work's are exceptional and seem right at home amongst the other offerings in the gallery. Anything in the gallery can be custom framed (museum quality) and they are happy to ship purchases as well. All purchases come with a statement of authenticity and a writeup of the piece. I've purchased a few pieces from here over the years that I've never seen anywhere else ~ every item here is unique and lovely, and are certain to be pieces you always treasure.

Having shopped for and purchased fine art all around the United States, this gallery is without…read morequestion one of the best you will find in Michigan when it comes to 19th and 20th century art. We have purchased several works from Suttons Bay Galleries. The owners are incredibly knowledgeable about fine art in general, and the works they carry in particular. If you are an admirer or collector of high-quality fine art, and if you happen to be in the area, you definitely should stop in to see what they have and get to know the owners.

First time coming here, me and my wife recently visited this place just browsing around stores. The…read moreowners there were very friendly and welcoming upon our arrival and this store offered a lot of home decor, i really enjoyed the wacky socks upstairs. There are plenty of great items feed you here. Overall, I did find a store a little bit overpriced but many of the items I've seen it various other home goods stores. Still worth checking out!

Everyone here was so nice. Lots of cool stuff to look at, I got a great pair of socks, but I wanted…read moreto buy so much more. I'll definitely make it a point to stop here when we make it back to Traverse City. I loved the variety. There were some really cute odds and ends, and jewelry, bags, pins, socks...etc, all at fair prices! Just a really cool store with friendly staff. I loved it. It is two levels, so be sure to check out both floors.

I found this store about 15 years ago and have managed to wander my way back with many generations…read moreof family since.

I love this place. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere but it's worth getting there! They have a…read morelot of really cool hand-made jewelry, art, neat odds-and-ends, new and used books, candles, incense, charms... it's quite ~*`magical`*~... so to speak. Oh and when you buy stuff! It gets wrapped up in colorful tissue with sparkles and colored yarn. I love it!

Great place to take children and teens to stimulate interest in science. Numerous puzzles,…read moretelescopes, books and games all focused on scientific discovery.

Manager refused to acknowledge an item we bought there (wasn't even trying to return it). Was rude…read moreand essentially called me a liar. NEVER going back!

Great selection, helpful and friendly staff. They placed an order for me so that the dye lot would…read moreall match. Order came in very quickly and was able to continue on with my project. Wonderful products and quality.

We visited this store yesterday while visiting northern Michigan on vacation. The shop is…read morebeautiful, well curated, a knitter's dream. Yarns that you don't see at every shop but something for every project you would want to make. Notions, bags, a few non-knitting items. Plenty to choose from but not overwhelming. It was just right. I could have sat down and knit all day. They have their own yarn club that is a great souvenir but really a great product. Yarns, choice of patterns, stitch marker all based on local places. Examples were on display in the shop and were gorgeous. A different dyer each month keeps it interesting. The shop owner was friendly and helpful. She directed us to a few local places we didn't have on our itinerary. She greatly enhanced the experience on our vacation. I know this is a long review. This shop is that good. Worth the trip!

Love this great shop. Local art and jewelry. A little something for everyone. The owner is an…read moreamazing musician and we have all of his cds!

Avoid this business like the plague. We were enjoying an evening in Leland when we witnessed the…read moreowner come out and start yelling at several families about not being good parents simply because their kids were playing outside. He continued to yell and chastise them for a good 5 minutes. Obviously, this is a guy who does not have kids and definitely not a family-friendly business. For someone with a business in a tourist destination, one would think that he would be more receptive to families and appreciate the business. We'll be avoiding them and recommend others do the same.

My daughter was bummed out for a social snub, and I just new this was the activity to take her out…read moreto for a pick-me-up. She said she enjoyed herself here way more than the original plans that she'd been ditched for. You just walk in and get to creating. You can bring your own drink and snack, and you can leave and come back to work on your masterpiece. It's not a cheap activity but so worth it when you pick up your piece after it's fired to see how it turned out.

There is a variety of selection of items you can paint. A fair amount of glazes, sponges and…read morebrushes. It is a bit pricey for the whole process and when I went it was mostly kids--maybe one or two other adult groups. It can be fun for any age. It does take a few weeks for your piece to be fired in the kiln and shipped directly to you. I want to say 3-4 weeks. It's a fun activity if you want to do something creative.