LITTLE GIRLS POINT ART TOUR BIG POWDERHORN TO LITTLE GIRL’S POINT, IRONWOOD, MI Presented in partnership with Range Art Association Take a scenic drive through the breathtaking western tip of the Upper Peninsula and step inside the creative world of local artists! Over the first weekend of August, dozens of artists open their studio doors … Read more
RANGE ART ANNUAL SHOW and ART MARKET 72 YEARS OF ART. ONE EXTRAORDINARY SUMMER WEEKEND. As Emberlight Festival brings performances, film, and music to the Northwoods, the Range Art Association’s beloved Annual Show & Market returns to the historic Ironwood Memorial Building for another vibrant celebration of regional creativity. From August 20–22, 2026, audiences can … Read more
DAP ART SHOW: Find Your North FIND YOUR NORTH Presented by the Downtown Art Place Each summer, Downtown Art Place brings together artists from across the region for Find Your North — a juried exhibition celebrating the landscapes, identities, and creative voices that define life in the Northwoods and beyond. While Downtown Art Place’s year-round … Read more
EMBERLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHERS WHERE THE NORTHWOODS REVEALS ITSELF Water rushing over ancient stone. Mist lifting through the pines at sunrise. A fleeting glance. A quiet street at dusk. A performer caught between breaths backstage. The world moves quickly — photography asks us to stop and truly see it. Emberlight Photographers returns in 2026 with a striking … Read more
ART IN THE PARK WHERE THE NORTHWOODS DREAM OUT LOUD Emberlight’s 2026 season begins with the return of Art in the Park — a bold outdoor exhibition transforming Miners Memorial Heritage Park into one of the most distinctive artistic experiences in the Upper Midwest. From June 27 through August 22, visitors are invited to wander … Read more
RANGE ART ANNUAL SHOW and ART MARKET SEVEN DECADES OF PRESENTING OUR COMMUNITY’S ARTISTS Celebrate 71 years of artistic excellence at the 2025 Range Art Show & Market, presented in partnership with the Emberlight Festival. This three-day event, held in Ironwood, Michigan’s historic Memorial Building, showcases artists from across our region — from emerging student … Read more
RANGE ART STUDIO TOURS BIG POWDERHORN TO LITTLE GIRL’S POINT, IRONWOOD, MI Take a scenic drive through the breathtaking western tip of the Upper Peninsula and step inside the creative world of local artists! Over the first weekend of August, dozens of artists open their studio doors for you to explore their work spaces, peruse … Read more
DAP ART SHOW: Find Your North FIND YOUR NORTH Presented by the Downtown Art Place The Downtown Art Place in Ironwood, MI, invites you to experience Find Your North — its annual juried exhibition showcasing fine art and photography from artists across the region. This powerful collection reflects the personal, cultural, and geographic landscapes that … Read more
EMBERLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHERS WHEN MOMENTS BECOME MASTERPIECES The striking beauty of the Upper Peninsula — its dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and charming small towns—has long inspired photographers to capture its essence. Emberlight Photographers is a special exhibition at the Historic Depot Museum, showcasing stunning images that celebrate the deep connections between art, nature, and community. This … Read more
THE SEVENTH FIRE: A DECOLONIZING EXPERIENCE A JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY, RESILIENCE, AND REBIRTH The Seventh Fire: A Decolonizing Experience is a powerful exhibit that explores the ongoing process of decolonization through the lens of Anishinaabe history, culture, and identity. Set among the winding trails of the Miners Memorial Heritage Park, on land that once housed … Read more