Visual art has always been central to the Emberlight experience. Throughout the summer season, audiences are invited to encounter paintings, photography, sculpture, installations, and community-centered artistic experiences across galleries, parks, studios, and public spaces throughout the Western Upper Peninsula.
The 2026 visual arts season brings together established artists, emerging voices, and community collaborators through a dynamic collection of exhibitions and experiences that celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and connection to place. From the immersive outdoor landscapes of Art in the Park to an exhibit showcasing regional photographers, open studio tours, and longstanding community art traditions, each event offers audiences new ways to engage with the visual arts throughout the Northwoods.
This year’s programming includes Art in the Park, the Emberlight Photographers Show, Downtown Art Place’s Find Your North, the Range Art Studio Tours, and the 72nd Annual Range Art Show — together creating a season-long celebration of artistic expression across the region.
2026 Art Shows
