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Monday 11am - 5pm Thursday 11am - 5pm Friday 11am - 5pm Saturday 11am - 5pm Sunday 11am - 3pm

Ox-Bow House

Ox-Bow is a 501c3 Non-Profit.

A space created by Ox-Bow School of Art with our community in mind, our gallery and retail location extends Ox-Bow's resources to the public through a diverse menu of programs.

09/03/2026

Ox-Bow's fall’s Art on the Meadow workshops offer a chance to spend a day in creative practice, learn from artists, and explore new materials and techniques. Try autumnal ikebana or natural ink making on campus, explore botanical illustration or urban sketching at Ox-Bow House, or spend a day with walnut ink, punch needle, or longleaf pine needles.

Whether you’re an experienced maker or looking to try something new, spend a day making, experimenting, and learning with us this fall. 🍂

Explore the full Art on the Meadow lineup and reserve your spot: https://www.ox-bow.org/art-on-the-meadow-workshops

Photos by Mak Harrision and courtesy of instructors.

06/30/2026

Call for Volunteers ✨
This summer, we’re preparing for Field of Vision, Ox-Bow’s annual benefit celebrating the artists, educators, and supporters who make this community possible.
We’re looking for local volunteers to help bring the event to life in the week leading up (July 6–10). From painting and raking to setting up auction items and stringing lights, there are lots of ways to get involved.
As a thank you, volunteers who contribute 8 hours will receive a credit for a 3-hour Art on the Meadow workshop.
Interested? Reach out to Kate Nguyen at [email protected] with your availability.
Can’t volunteer but still want to support? Consider donating artwork to the auction.
We’d love to have you be part of it. 🌿

Photo by Jamie Kelter Davis

06/24/2026

Field of Vision is Ox-Bow’s annual summer benefit, an evening of food, drinks, art, and community on the Warnock Meadow.

Tickets are still available for 1 more week! Purchase yours by July 1 at the link in bio.

From catering and florals to transportation, beverages, and A/V, every detail of the evening is made possible by an extraordinary network of partners, all in support of Ox-Bow’s programs.

We hope you’ll join us on July 11 for a night that sustains and celebrates Ox-Bow’s future.

Thank you to our partners, without whom this event would not be possible:

BBJ LaTavola -
Butch’s Dry Dock -
Creative Catering Services, Inc. -
EventSys -
New Holland Distilling Co. -
Saugatuck Brewing Company -
The Canopeum -
The Dunes Resort -
The Interurban
Tito’s Vodka -
White Barn Flower Co. -

Photos by Dominique Muñoz and Natasha Moustache

06/05/2026

June at Ox-Bow 🏳️‍🌈
From hands-on making to exhibition openings, studio visits, and community gatherings, summer is in full swing across our Saugatuck campus, Ox-Bow House, and Chicago office.
Full event details at the calendar link in our bio.

🎨 June 6 – Makers Station: Sun Catchers with Pride
🎟️ Drop in 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET, $10/craft
📍 Ox-Bow House, 137 Center Street, Douglas, MI

🖼️ June 12 – Public Reception for "Words! Music! Action!"
🎟️ Drop in 5:00-8:00 p.m. CT, open to the public
📍Chicago Office, 1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL

🏡 June 12 – Friday Night Open Studios
🎟️ Drop in 7:00-10:00 pm ET, free and open to the public, donations welcome
📍Ox-Bow, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck, MI

🖼️ June 13 – TWO Exhibition Openings: "Patricia 'Pat' Dewey" + "Out in the Field"
🎟️ Drop in 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET, public reception
📍Ox-Bow House, 137 Center Street, Douglas, MI

🥞 June 14 – Sunday Sojourn: Pride Edition
🎟️ 11:00–1:00 p.m. ET, $45/ticket, purchase in advance
📍Ox-Bow, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck, MI

Plan your visit, bring a friend, and come be part of it all.

Looking for classes and workshops? Full class schedule at the link in bio.

Patricia “Pat” Dewey
"Untitled (Portrait)"
1948
Oil on Canvas
34x24 inches

Patricia “Pat” Dewey
"Untitled (Self-Portrait)"
C. 1950s
Oil on Canvas
34x24 inches

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Photos by Nolan Zunk, Pedro Montilla, Dominique Muñoz, Ox-Bow’s archives, Natia Ser

05/24/2026

Welcoming, hands-on workshops for beginners and curious makers alike. Art on the Meadow is your invitation to explore, make, and try something new at Ox-Bow.

With 1– to 4–day workshops in writing, fiber, ceramics, printing and painting, you'll find the workshop for you at the link in bio. Join us by the lagoon this summer!

Photos by Ian Soloman, Brandon Dill, and courtesy of instructors.

04/08/2026

Stroll into Ox-Bow House for “Becoming,” an exhibition of new works by Steven Meier.

Opening Reception:
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1:00–5:00 p.m.

In this new body of work, Meier deploys ambiguous shapes, colors, and gestures as a palette for creating chimerical figurative abstractions. Rooted in processes of deconstruction and re-assembly, the exhibition mirrors Ox-Bow’s commitment to experimentation, material exploration, and the evolving language of contemporary art.

Meier is a multi-disciplinary artist working between Chicago and Gary, IN, and has been part of the Ox-Bow community since 1989 and since 2019 has served as Ox-Bow’s Board President. The exhibition opening reception is in conjunction with the Second Saturday Gallery Stroll in downtown Douglas, Michigan.

03/11/2026

This spring, Ox-Bow House will transform into a curated trunk show celebrating new expressions of art, design, and sensory craft. Discover a thoughtfully selected collection of exclusive items never before carried—including wearable art, handcrafted accessories, distinctive fragrances, and natural art supplies sourced for their beauty and integrity. Join us this Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 12:00–5:00 p.m. for the opening of the show!

Artists participating: Cynthia Ashby, Jessica Bohus, Mary Boyd, Johanna Bystrom, Alla Dickson, Alie Kiral, Rachel Meyers Hefferan, Rebecca Mullins, Megan O'Neil, Neptuna Oshuna, and Claire Reynes

Image Info: Parfum from Pearfat by Alie Kiral, Pine Needle Baskets by Mary Boyd, and Clothing by Cynthia Ashby

Ox-Bow House is located at 137 Center Street, Douglas, MI 49406

01/23/2026

Ox-Bow House is closed today, Friday, January 23, 2026, due to extreme weather conditions. We have rescheduled the Art on the Meadow Winter Botanical Illustration with Olivia Mendoza for Saturday, March 7, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET.

01/08/2026

Creative weekend at Ox-Bow House!

TODAY (Jan 10): Ceramic Bowl & Mug Show opening reception, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Browse unique new work from regional artists during Douglas' Second Saturday Soup Stroll.

TOMORROW (Jan 11): Lakeshore Jazz Connection presents "Celebrating Miles Davis at 100," 4:00-6:00 p.m.. $15 admission. Featuring Kenny Cooper, Jim Cooper, Denis Shebekhov, and Danny Raymond.

The Bowl & Mug Show runs through February 1st — stop by anytime to see the work!

More info on Sunday's concert: www.lakeshorejazzconnection.org

01/02/2026

New year, new creative possibilities! 🎨

If creating is on your New Year's resolutions list, this place is for you! At Ox-Bow House, we've got paints, brushes, and mediums out the w***o. Not to mention rotating exhibitions and our curated list of Winter Art on the Meadow workshops (figure drawing starts January 15) — your very own guided path to a creative new year.

Mark your calendars: Join us Saturday, January 10, for the opening reception of our 2nd Annual Ceramic Bowl & Mug exhibition (1:00-5:00 p.m.), featuring work by Maggie Bandstra, Joan Wyand, Eric Strader, Nancy Homrich, Levi Yastrow, Carly Connelly, and Abbigail Israelsen. Sip, savor, and stay warm during Douglas' Second Saturday Soup Stroll while browsing unique new ceramic creations from regional artists.

Stop by Ox-Bow House today and see where 2026 will take you!

Image 1, 4, & 5: Brushes, an array of oil and acrylic brushes, and a previous Figure Drawing workshop at Ox-Bow House. Photo by Candice Whitfield, Retail & Program Manager of Ox-Bow House
Image 2: Bowls and Mugs by Abbigail Israelsen. Photo Courtesy of the artist
Image 3: Mug by Eric Strader. Photo Courtesy of the artist

Address

137 Center Street
Douglas, MI
49406

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 3pm

Website

https://www.ox-bow.org/oxbow-house

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