I really like their location, the studio/gallery is built near to a creek. While the art is not…read morenecessarily my style, I still respect their creative vision. Wood crafts, painting, fiber arts, metalworking. A strong variety of materials. I may have seen some jewelry, common theme here, I forget.

This little-known contemporary art gallery & studios opened in May of 2011. It has yet to get the…read morewide-spread notoriety it deserves, but those in-the-know (such as myself) can see it has everything desirable and cool that Traverse City needs. Fine, hand-crafted jewelry; sculptures in metal, wood, and clay; fiber arts; and watercolors stand out most for me. Kim Bazemore, the owner of Cog's Creek, is an open and welcoming personality. She has a clear respect and love of the arts evident in its presentation and depth. I love going into the space because it feels good and gives me a chance to really look and appreciate the work, which I very much do!

Great, unique hand made items. Several fair trade items and some local items as well. Staff was…read morevery friendly and helpful. We'll be back in the future to see if the selection gets updated.

An interesting array of home decor, jewelry and art with an eye for local products. Not just…read moresouvenirs, so it's worth a visit for anyone who's browsing the shops at The Commons!

We were in Traverse City for 4th of July with family and wandered in here after admiring the Leland…read moreBlue rings in the window. The salesperson that helped us was super friendly and happy to pull stuff out for us to look out. We got this ring, some stud earrings, and a lovely petoskey stone for a family member and it all ended up under $220. They offer free ring resizing and we just received it in the mail from them. Very pleased with how gorgeous it turned out! They also have Fordite and other interesting Michigan 'stones' as well as other cool things. The craftsmanship is great and we had a great experience.

This store is absolutely amazing. We were walking past shops and in the mood for ice cream, when we…read moresaw this shop. They have loads of unique crystals and rocks. They have really large beautiful pieces as well. Our car is already pretty full and my home is too full right now with no space for large pieces, so I decided to purchase something small. I did take a card to remember to come here in the future when I am looking for larger pieces. The women at the front were very kind. Covid: yes there are open and allow limited people inside. They do require masks too.

Very nice little arts center located across from the Cherry Republic. They fully make use of their…read morespace, inside and outside. There was an exterior exhibit along the front of the building, featuring paintings by Debra Howard, and a lovely fairy garden populates the back, which really fits in with the gorgeous natural space. A small red box is also located out front - similar to a Little Free Library, but it's a cute Little Free Art Gallery! Materials were available on the back deck to make your own tiny piece of art to add to the gallery, and then you were welcome to take a piece you liked. We really enjoyed the extra touches of tiny people checking out the display. Inside is a small gallery space, which was showing a Members Create exhibit. It was a nice opportunity to see a variety of art - painting, photos, prints, mixed media, found art, and more. Staff was friendly and welcoming!

We enjoyed talking with the owner about the treasures he's found and learning about how to…read moredifferentiate various rocks. Great variety and well priced too!

Great selection and very kind, informed staff. I love to visit this place every time I am in town!read more

Again, I am afraid to put wonderful places on yelp for fear that the next time I go, I will not be…read moreable to visit the location and have it not be crowded. However, in this case, the owner is so kind and wonderful, as well as an incredible artist I want people to see her creations. Her husband is also an amazing artisan and wood craftsman. The owner and staff are welcoming and not "high brow" and don't make you feel like you need to buy something, although even buying a small postcard, helps out the artist. If you are in Glen Arbor this summer, you must stop at this little out-of-the-way place on top of it the location of the art studio and the interior is absolutely magnificent. Very relaxing and cozy.

Kristin's art/work is exquisite. So very detailed and beautiful not to mention educational. We…read morehave many of her pieces as well as her wearable art-t-shirts! Recently acquired one of Paul's photographs. Love love love Glen Arbor Artisans

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.

This little store had some unique items from all over the place. We saw michigan agate coasters…read morethat a friend of hers makes in Minnesota. I ended up purchasing a cute wooden penguin that she got from someone who purchased them at a show in Chicago. They do require masks and only allow ten people in at once. You must stop in at the front desk and get hand sanitizer before touching items to keep everyone safe. I think this is a smart idea. You habe to be careful woth children too because there are a lot of glass and fragile items.

This is my favorite gift shop in Empire. The owner has exquisite, light-hearted taste with some…read more beautiful handmade items, cards by local art, gifts.