There’s Nothing as Vibrant as
Local Color
In 1984 sisters, Jennifer and Rita were selling Rita’s pottery at different stores on consignment when they discovered a new business that was about to open called Barton Street Company. The owner, Judy, was looking for someone to rent the second floor and begin a business. Local Color was born. Local Color consisted of not just Rita’s artwork but the work of other local artisans. After approximately 18 months Judy decided to sell Barton Street Company and move on.
After searching for a new location, in April of 1986 Jennifer and Rita bought an old factory in Union Pier. They rehabbed the building themselves, after teaching school each day and on the weekends. Local Color Gallery soon had a new home. In the beginning it was a little lonely in Union Pier. There were not many other businesses in the area at that time. But now Local Color Gallery is only one of the old favorites along the Red Arrow Highway.
Today this bright and colorful gallery displays the work of over 90 artists, many of them local. At Local Color Gallery you will find paintings, fine crafts, jewelry, furniture, pottery, photography, sculpture, glass art and more. The artwork ranges from the very contemporary to the delightfully whimsical, and the prices range from very affordable to an artistic investment.
Open Monday – Saturday: 12 PM ET to 4 PM ET
Call: (269) 469-5332
16187 Red Arrow Hwy
Union Pier, MI 49129
Custom Framing
Local Color Gallery offers an extensive selection of frame and mat samples for you to choose from.
We look forward to helping you with all your custom picture framing needs, whatever they may be. We will help guide you to the right matting and frame.
We do the work ourselves onsite.
Artist of the Month
Jim Lothary
Jim Lothary loves carving realistic songbirds, shorebirds, raptors, ducks, and fish in his old log cabin in rural St. Joseph County. He has almost 40 years of experience in carving. He uses basswood for the carvings and mounts them on burls, limbs, and driftwood that he harvests from his woodlot and local beaches.
Jim donates the proceeds from the sale of his carvings to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Artist of the Month
Jim Lothary
Jim Lothary loves carving realistic songbirds, shorebirds, raptors, ducks, and fish in his old log cabin in rural St. Joseph County. He has almost 40 years of experience in carving. He uses basswood for the carvings and mounts them on burls, limbs, and driftwood that he harvests from his woodlot and local beaches.
Jim donates the proceeds from the sale of his carvings to the Wounded Warrior Project.
