Gallery at Ideation Orange

04/01/2026

Opening Reception: Friday April 3rd 7 to 10pm

Allison Vince is a self-taught painter from Detroit. College programs proved less inspiring than a 2006 internship at C-Pop Gallery where Allison was introduced to Lowbrow Detroit art, and esteemed local artists like Niagara, Glenn Barr and Tristan Eaton. Initially eschewing traditional pigments for cosmetics, she went on to first exhibit her own work at the Red Bull House of Art in 2012. After a decade of experimenting, and painting for herself, she began participating in group shows at The Vo**ur Bo****lo Gallery, where she would later go on to present her first solo show in 2025

When not reaching for her paintbrushes, Allison can be found surveying the nearest estate sale, gardening, and spending time with her two cats.

About the Exhibition

No Sense but to Make It is the second solo show from Detroit-based artist Allison Vince.

Her latest exhibition brings together a group of paintings that moves between subjects, palettes, and approaches—sometimes abruptly. More akin to a collection of short stories than a novel, No Sense but to Make It contains a menagerie of whimsical moments: some quick, some more composed; some playful, some slightly strange. Together they represent an inventory of ideas from the last year—an artist trying things out, following her instincts, and occasionally surprising herself. The only theme is the compulsion to put color to canvas.

Every bit as idiosyncratic as the artist herself, Allison’s latest work is less about a single revealing rubric than about her swelling drive to create. So much so that this variety of work came to feel inevitable. Despite the lack of a grand thesis for her exhibition, it simply made no sense but to make it.

Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 12 to 5pm

Other viewings available by appointment.

03/15/2026

Take a virtual tour of our latest exhibit Orange II: The Art of Community- on view until March 28th! Also visit our Gallery shop:

https://www.galleryatio.com/events-exhibitions1

03/03/2026

THIS FRIDAY (from 7 to 10 pm) Join us for the opening of Orange II: The Art of Community featuring 26 local artists

The Art of Community explores a diverse range of mediums including painting, sculpture and photography, reminding us that art is all around us. Come in and see what your local artists have to offer in this exciting group exhibition!

Participating Artists:

Timothy Seppala

Catherine Peet

Will Legg

Meagan Shein

Michael Smith

Brittanie Bondie

Grace Leonard

Terence Cover

Scott Dolan

Doug Cannell

Gary Eleinko

Rory Reynolds

Megan Lui

Tryst Red

Kiki Martin

Ronald Rodriguez

Sue Schneider

Kristie Haas

Tisch Mikhail Lewis

Kayce Gifford

Cecilia Montgomery

Lindsey Sherline

Spencer Orenstein

Claudia Hershman

Stacy Hunt

Megan Major

02/24/2026

THIS Saturday February 28th from 6 to 9pm, Closing Reception of "A Non Linear Pursuit," featuring the work of ffty.

A non linear pursuit explores the efforts of the travel and how it dictates the destination.

This exploration of art is omnidirectional, not moving in a straight line, as my past influences my future.

In this exploration of my craft, I aim to create more expansive work that invites the viewer in. With each new attempt, I find new patterns and ways for lines to flow on a small scale while reading differently in the big picture.

My work explores how much variation can emerge from a single line. Through embroidery and painting, I investigate pattern, volume, and depth, drawing inspiration from African-American hairstyles.

To break up the monotony, I found myself using different hairstyles, which influenced my approach to mark-making and composition.

The dense colors and intricate textures in my work are intended to slow the viewer down. In this way, I am offering time - asking for a pause to consider what is truly worth attention and care.

02/18/2026

Get away from the rain, stop in to the gallery TODAY from 12 to 5pm to see our current exhibit "A Non Linear Pursuit," featuring the work of FFTY.

Gallery Hours are W-F 12 to 5pm or by appointment: full details galleryatio.com

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ruWuAK4PXKv

Matterport 3D Showcase.

02/05/2026

THIS Friday!!!! Opening 6 to 9pm- A Non Linear Pursuit, featuring the work of ffty!

A non linear pursuit explores the efforts of the travel and how it dictates the destination.

This exploration of art is omnidirectional, not moving in a straight line, as my past influences my future.

In this exploration of my craft, I aim to create more expansive work that invites the viewer in. With each new attempt, I find new patterns and ways for lines to flow on a small scale while reading differently in the big picture.

My work explores how much variation can emerge from a single line. Through embroidery and painting, I investigate pattern, volume, and depth, drawing inspiration from African-American hairstyles.

To break up the monotony, I found myself using different hairstyles, which influenced my approach to mark-making and composition.

The dense colors and intricate textures in my work are intended to slow the viewer down. In this way, I am offering time - asking for a pause to consider what is truly worth attention and care.

01/26/2026

Our only Open Call this year! Open to all mediums- Our annual "Art of Community," exhibit at The Gallery at Ideation Orange!

Full details for submission on our website:
Galleryatio.com

Deadline for submission is: February 9th
Exhibit March 2026 runs through March 29th
Public Opening Friday March 6th

01/23/2026

On January 9th The Gallery at Ideation Orange hosted Patti Smith, an intimate performance highlighting her new book "Bread of Angels,"-

The evening in part also supported TUNES Music makers- A wonderful music education program on Beaver Island Michigan that provides instruments and lessons to Beaver Island residents-

Learn more about tunes:
https://www.tunesmusicmakers.org/

01/17/2026

On January 9th The Gallery at Ideation Orange had the incredible opportunity to host the legendary Patti Smith- reading from her new book Bread of Angels- the evening was in part to support the Tunes Music Makers program on Beaver Island Michigan - an incredible music education program that provides both music lessons and instruments to island residents.

All photos by Doug Coombe - please provide credit when using
Artwork in the Gallery by: Anna van Schaap
Our book partner for the evening Book Beat

Full photo gallery: 204108517@N04/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/204108517@N04/

Learn more about tunes: tunesmusicmakers.org

01/12/2026

Please join us for the Closing Reception of Anna van Schaap's, "When the Wolf Comes Home' on Saturday January 24th, 2-5pm. The closing reception will include a brief artist talk by van Schaap on her work and the show, including select readings from her newly published book of works and writings. Following the artist talk will be a panel discussion, looking at the way women's bodies have been used throughout art history, how contemporary femme artists are reclaiming their bodies and stories, and also how we move forward in the new age of technology and its weaponization against women. The panel will include past Gallery-at -deation-Orange Artist, Marie Awn, current artist Anna van Schaap, and University of Michigan Women and Gender Studies Lecturer Dr. Tiffany Ball. The discussion will focus on issues women face today and how creativity is helping reshape the narrative on women's rights, women's representation, and women's lives.
Following the panel discussion, the artists will be available for questions, and gallery tours to end the exhibition.

Gallery Open- 2:00pm
Artist talk- 2:30pm
Panel Discussion-3:15pm
4-5pm Final Gallery Walk through/ tour with the artist available

01/11/2026

People are getting excited about our February exhibit featuring the work of FFTY, "A Very Non Linear Pursuit " opening reception Friday February 6th from 7 to 10pm- exhibit runs through February 28th!!

Photos by bevincredible