J. Petter Galleries

06/01/2026

Save the date for one of the most exciting wine events of the summer.

On Thursday, July 30, J. Petter Galleries will host an exclusive reservation-only tasting featuring wines from the portfolio of Philippe Melka, one of the most influential and celebrated winemakers in Napa Valley. Known for crafting highly allocated, critically acclaimed wines from some of California’s most coveted vineyards, Melka’s name is synonymous with excellence in American winemaking.

This rare tasting offers collectors and wine enthusiasts the opportunity to experience these remarkable wines while exploring the artistry, vision, and terroir behind each bottle.

Philippe Melka
Exclusive California Wine Tasting

Thursday, July 30, 2026
1 PM | Reservation Only

$75 Per Guest | Guests 21+

Reservations are limited. Call the gallery at (269) 857-2230 to reserve your seat.

05/30/2026

Good news for today’s Vino Vinyasa guests! The weather is simply too beautiful to stay indoors, so today’s yoga class will be held in the sculpture garden.

Join us for an afternoon of mindful movement surrounded by art, fresh air, sunshine, and the beauty of the lakeshore. After class, we’ll head inside for a guided wine tasting with Erin Pace.

If you’ve been looking for the perfect way to spend a gorgeous spring afternoon, this is it. We can’t wait to welcome you to the gallery and garden.

Please remember to bring your own yoga mat.

05/27/2026

Slow down, stretch out, and sip something wonderful at Vino Vinyasa this Saturday at J. Petter Galleries.

Join Erin Pace, Level II Sommelier, 200RYT, and founder of Vino Vinyasa, for an all-levels yoga class surrounded by inspiring artwork inside the gallery. Designed to help you reconnect, relax, and enjoy the moment, this unique afternoon blends mindful movement with the approachable joy of wine.

After class, guests are invited to stay for a guided wine tasting experience where Erin makes wine conversational, welcoming, and fun whether you’re a longtime enthusiast or simply curious to explore something new.

Vino Vinyasa
Yoga & Wine

Saturday, May 30
2–4 PM

Reservations Required
$80 Includes Yoga Class & Wine Tasting

Please bring your own yoga mat.

Reservations can be made through www.vino-vinyasa.com

05/24/2026

A chilly, rainy Memorial Day weekend Sunday might just be the perfect kind of gallery day. Step out of the drizzle and into the warmth of J. Petter Galleries, where 12,000 square feet of art, conversation, and discovery await. Wander through thoughtfully curated exhibitions, linger over paintings that pull you in, and take your time exploring room after room of inspiring work from artists near and far.

Settle in with a glass from our fully stocked wine bar or join us for The Judgment of Michigan blind wine tasting, a playful and interactive experience inspired by the legendary 1976 Judgment of Paris. Taste six wines, compare notes with friends, and see if you can identify the local bottle.

Whether you stay for a quick sip or spend the afternoon getting lost in the art, there’s something especially comforting about the gallery on a rainy day.

05/22/2026

Kick off Memorial Day weekend at J. Petter Galleries with a wine tasting that turns the tables on your palate.

The Judgment of Michigan is a playful nod to the legendary 1976 Judgment of Paris blind tasting that changed wine history forever. This year, we’re pouring six wines in an interactive blind tasting experience and challenging guests to discover which bottle is local.

Come sip, compare, debate, and celebrate wine culture with us all weekend long.

The Judgment of Michigan
Blind Wine Tasting

Saturday & Sunday
May 23 & 24, 2026
12 – 6 PM

Open House Style
$25 Per Guest | 21+ Only
No Reservation Needed

05/19/2026

Vote for the J. Petter Galleries and all your favorite spots around Michigan!

Michigan Blue magazine is proud to present its second annual Best of Blue Awards, celebrating the very best of waterfront life in our beautiful state of Michigan. And who better to choose the winners than you—our readers and devoted lovers of the Great Lakes State.

05/18/2026

05/16/2026

Something exciting is about to walk through the gallery doors.

Rodgers Naylor will be arriving soon at J. Petter Galleries with a new collection of paintings fresh from the studio, and we can’t wait to see what he’s bringing this time. Rodgers’ work has a way of pulling people in with rich color, movement, and scenes that feel both familiar and dreamlike all at once.

Join us Saturday, May 16, from 2–5 PM for an Artist Delivery Pop Up and Meet & Greet. Spend the afternoon with the artist, see the new work as it arrives, and enjoy one of those gallery days that always feels a little electric.

Light refreshments will be served.