Special Features
Bella Galleria September / October Feature
Ron Gianola
An exhibit of new works by Ron Gianola will be featured in September and October.
"You'll Know when You Get There", a large 5' x 15' painting will be front and center at this feature by the same name. The work was inspired by jazz musician Herbie Hancock and reflects Gianola's musical background. From his studio on the Platte River, he finds the inspiration that has won him recognition in the art world, especially the Northern Michigan art scene.
Opening reception will be on Sunday, September 7 from 3-5 p.m. with refreshments by the Old Mission Tavern.
"You'll Know When You Get There" acrylic. 5'H x 15'W
"Passage 20" acrylic, 10"H x 10"W
Bella Galleria Fifth Wall Feature
Continuing through August:
CHARLES BRACKETT'S "Fine Art Photographic Interpretations" continues through July on the gallery's "fifth wall" in the restaurant.
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATIONS
Photographs by Charles Brackett
From Northern Michigan's Old Mission, Leelanau, and Upper Peninsulas,
From Provence, Dakar and the Cape Verde Islands
"Neahtawanta Point Oak", Old Mission Peninsula, 2008
"Provence Shutters", France 2007
Bella Galleria Information
The Old Mission Tavern and Bella Galleria art gallery sit near the end of Old Mission Peninsula which extends northward into Grand Traverse Bay from Traverse City a distance of 18 miles.
Bella Galleria is a gallery of fine art with over 75 participating artists. Founded by sculptor Verna Bartnick, it is adjacent to The Old Mission Tavern on Old Mission Peninsula. Many of the artists use their time and talent for helping in the gallery. A representative sampling of the artwork in the gallery can be seen on the Artwork page, and a description of the gallery itself can be found on the Gallery page.
Information about the artists is available in the gallery.
The hours of the gallery are the same as those of the Old Mission Tavern restaurant. The phone number for the gallery for more detailed information is 231-223-4142.
Artists of the Bella Galleria
Bill Allen Maple City, galvanized welded steel
Lois Allen Traverse City, watercolor
Mary E. Andersen, Grand Rapids, oil
Armand Moumjian Atlanta GA, oil, mixed media, in both modern impressionistic and antiquities styles
Jean Arnold Traverse City, watercolor
Silvano Assensi Chicago IL, oil
Prudence Barber Ellsworth, watercolor
Verna Bartnick Traverse City, bronze sculpture, fused glass, metal sculpture
Patt Bennett Traverse City, watercolor
Richard Bonner Traverse City, watercolor, oil, acrylic
Charles Brackett Traverse City, photography
Sue Brightheart Suttons Bay, oil
Darlene Burgener Constantine, photography
Joseph Busch West Branch, bronze sculpture
Pat Cain Scottsville AZ, oil, acrylic
Robbie Carmichael Traverse City, acrylic, mixed media, watercolor, collage, experimental art
T J Carroll Williamsburg, bronze/steel sculpture, jewelry
Pat Cervini Traverse City, oil
Ken Christensen San Luis Obispo CA, oil
Carol Crowley Chicago IL, acrylic
Joseph De Luca Traverse City, oil and collage, mixed media
Judy Enright Brighton, oil
Margaux Farrelly Traverse City, oil
Mary Fiore Traverse City, acrylic
Arlene Frantz Traverse City, watercolor, acrylic
Jerry Gates Williamsburg, oil, mixed media, oil pastel
Denice Goldschmidt Northport, oil
Christina Hahn Gaylord, oil on collage of maps
Peggy Hawley Frankfort, oil
Paul Hazelton Traverse City, watercolor, charcoal
Jill Hellyar Birmingham, oil
Bob Hess Roscommon, watercolor
R Geary Hoffman Suttons Bay, photography
Bill Hyslop Old Mission, oil
Lyle Jamieson Traverse City, three dimensional turned-wood sculptures and hollow wood forms
Donna Johnston Traverse City, ceramic, watercolor
Robetta Kohnen Frankfort, raku, ceramic
Rick Kolb Cheboygan, oil
Mary Kay Korty Old Mission, oil
Linda La Cross Traverse City, oil
Dan Lisuk Leland, acrylic, charcoal
Ann Manner Traverse City, watercolor
Ann Marie Grand Rapids, oil, watercolor, pastel, etching
Donna McDermott Interlochen, metal low relief, oil, watercolor, pastel
Clara Moon Traverse City, watercolor
John Mooy Interlochen, stone sculpture
Carrie Murphy Traverse City, oil, watercolor, acrylic
Greg Nachazel Traverse City, oil, charcoal, mixed media
Bernice Neer Interlochen, photography
Reva Newman Traverse City, oil
Bonnie Olendorf Big Rapids, batik
Jon DeLos Reed Dearborn, oil, ink
Bonnie Rhoads Traverse City, watercolor, acrylic
Joy Richmond Hamilton, watercolor
Carolyn Scott Risk Traverse City, watercolor
Lydia Rittinger Traverse City, oil, watercolor, mixed media
Melodee Rupert Traverse City, oil
Gwen Schaiberger Traverse City, oil, enamel, ceramics
Phyllis Schneider
Marie Scott Northport, baskets
Noel Skiba Rockford, acrylic
L E Smith Traverse City, chinese watercolors on rice paper, mixed media
Anne Stein West Bloomfield, watercolor
Bradley Strauchen Cincinnati OH, oil, watercolor
Nancy Stuck Mayfield, carbon dust, pastel
John Sullivan Cedar, blown glass
Patricia Sussberg Traverse City, oil, pastel
Carla Sutton Grand Rapids, oil, pastels
Richard Templeton Traverse City, photography
Connie Timmer East Lansing, acrylic
Kathleen Tomasek Indian River, watercolor
Garrett Turke Haslett, photography
Terry Turner Grawn, wood sculpture
Catherine Ufer Moumjian Atlanta GA, oil
Paul Welch Rapid City, watercolor
Theresa Youngman Traverse City, watercolor
Go To Bella Galleria & Artists Info
Old Mission Peninsula and Traverse City Area Information
Old Mission Peninsula divides Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay into East and West Bays. This region, surrounded by the moderating influence of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay, is ideal for the growth of fruit and grapes. This region is famous for its nationally acclaimed production of tart cherries, apples, and for producing award winning wines from its many vineyards. It is also famous for its rural atmosphere and grand views of the East and West Bays.
The waters of Lake Michigan provide a beautiful setting for resorts and vacationing as well, with boating, swimming, camping, biking and hiking highly popular. Close by are the Sleeping Bear Dunes, sand dunes reaching up to 400 feet above the sparkling waters.
The Grand Traverse Area has many outstanding opportunities for the visual and performing arts, recreation, golf, sight-seeing, and inspiration. A few of them are listed below. For a more complete list, visit the Peninsula Telephone site (http://www.pentel.net/recreation.html).
Of particular interest are the many festivals that are unique to the Traverse City region, such as the National Cherry Festival usually held around the July 4th weekend, often with the Blue Angels air show. Another summer festival for which Traverse is gaining national recognition is the Traverse City Film Festival, originated by the documentary film maker Michael Moore.
The links below provide more information.
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PERFORMING ARTS AND MUSEUMS |
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VISITOR INFORMATION |
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Old Mission Peninsula Info including a map and description of Peninsula attractions. |
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WINERIES & VINEYARDS |
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