 
For over 25 years the Ruth Conklin Gallery, nestled in the beautiful village of Glen Arbor, Michigan, has brought the natural beauty of the shores of Lake Michigan to life through exquisite artwork and handcrafted pieces created by over one hundred talented artists. Owner Ruth Conklin – an accomplished artist herself – delights in exploring, capturing and exhibiting the essence of the northern Michigan lifestyle in her gallery.
We warmly invite you to peruse this site and discover the depth of Ruth’s longtime passion, from the rolling sands of the Sleeping Bear dunes, a local favorite, to breathtaking Lake Michigan sunsets and majestic white pines. Enjoy!
Please feel free to contact the gallery directly if you see an item that rekindles your own special northern Michigan experience. We’re happy to be of assistance!
What's New for 2011 at Ruth Conklin Gallery? Click Here for a 360° Virtual Tour & See!
The gallery is bursting with an array of new art, jewelry, home accessories and funky finds, all with cheery Up North accents. In the gallery garden, a life-size goat, fashioned from recycled pony shoes, displays his tummy contents, including a vintage Michigan license plate.
Here are a few of our wonderful discoveries for this season...
We love this tin of six recycled bottle cap magnets, decorated with imaginary soda pop flavors like M-22 and Gone to the Beach.
Brighten your refrigerator with the set or attach the tin to a wall.
Hint: this would make a darling favor for a wedding or birthday celebration!
Uncommon Cottage Curio
A trove of exciting pottery pieces features dancing bears or vintage red pick-up trucks painted on bowls, platters and mugs, sure to revitalize your cottage spirit. All gallery work is hand crafted by American artisans, and many of our artists live and work in Michigan.
When did you last see fish on wheels or a snake in a box?
These carved and painted whimsical fish, snake and birds include a beautiful red cardinal, the winter bird that brightens the pines and snow in our backyards.
Naturally Occurring Nuances
We are showing exquisite jewelry by several local artists who create designs using Petoskey stones and Leland blues. Treasured Petoskeys also become handles for magnifying glasses and pate knives, both good gift ideas for your favorite hostess.
An extensive collection of necklaces, pendants, earrings, charms and belt buckles made from nautical charts
of our area is a must see/must have gallery exclusive.
These striking, one of a kind pieces are are "off the charts" glamour!
Wood Block Favorites Return
Over the years I have been asked regularly for the wood block prints that marked the beginning of my art career and the Gallery more than two decades ago. Until now, I had resisted. During the winter I had a select number of these prints matted, and am releasing a limited edition of the originals.
For younger gallery visitors, my wood block art may be new! For others, I hope the landscapes, birds and animals will bring a smile of recognition. Matted sizes are 8x10, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20, 18x24 and 22x28.
Please come in or call to see if one of your favorite prints still is available!
The new notecard of my Sleeping Bear and Manitou Island wood block print comes with a Land of the Sleeping Bear wood bookmark. It might be a sweet remembrance of your northern adventure.
The gallery also will display my signature small landscapes and larger acrylic paintings of the Sleeping Bear region.
 FantaSTICKS for 2011!
We have many new Sticks® pieces for collectors and admirers of Sarah Grant furniture and amazing object art. You can view our entire 2011 Sticks collection at www.SticksUpNorth.com. You can also create a one of a kind, heirloom piece on our “design it yourself” web page or call Ruth at 231-334-3880 for assistance with a custom order.
We will host our 10th annual (can you believe it?!) Sticks Trunk Show August 3 to August 5. Mark your calendar. Look for details about the popular event and other specials in the Summer newsletter coming in July. Don't receive it yet? Click here to sign-up!
Thank you for visiting www.RuthConklinGallery.com! We only touched on some of the inspiring work we are privileged to offer our gallery friends and northern visitors. We look forward to greeting you in person and showing you these collections of fine American artistry.
We Wish You Happy Summer Shopping!
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