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01/17/2026

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01/15/2026

For the next few weeks, we will be rolling out introductions to all of our artists that have their work displayed at Seeing Solutions Art Gallery. These artists donate 10% of each piece they sell to the Seeing Solutions Foundation.

Today we are introducing Pat Tinney. Pat is a watercolor painter with a passion for teaching. You will find her in the garden teaching drawing or painting with students of all ages or you might catch a glimpse of her plein-air painting in the midst of a field or on a busy street.
Now retired after having taught art for over 35 years her classroom is wherever she wants it to be! Her influences include the mountains of Vermont where she spent her childhood and the beautiful shorelines of northern Michigan where she sails and is now located.
Her many paintings of Beaver Island, Michigan is her most known work, and her inspiration for her Masters Show. As an award winner from the Michigan Watercolor Society her works are available in both public and private collections.

Go to her website https://www.ptinney.com/ And of course, come to the gallery at 4070 Charlevoix Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770 to see Pat's work, along with 9 other artists.

01/13/2026

For the next few weeks, we will be rolling out introductions to all of our artists that have their work displayed at Seeing Solutions Art Gallery. These artists donate 10% of each piece they sell to the Seeing Solutions Foundation.

Today we are introducing Amanda Taylor. She mainly paints abstract minimalism. She is self-taught and comes by drawing and painting naturally. Her mother shares the same talents, lending to her abilities.
Amanda was born and raised in Cheboygan MI and has spent most of her life as a
Dental assistant; but Art has always been her favorite pastime.

Please come to the gallery at 4070 Charlevoix Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770 to see Amanda's work, along with 9 other artists!

01/10/2026

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01/10/2026

For the next few weeks, we will be rolling out introductions to all of our artists that have their work displayed at Seeing Solutions Art Gallery. These artists donate 10% of each piece they sell to the Seeing Solutions Foundation.

Today we are introducing Andy Backus Photography. Andy is quoted in his bio:
"I'm a nature loving Northern Michigan landscape photographer. Being by the water or on a nature trail is my therapy. So healing. Prints, metal prints, and canvas wraps available, message anytime! Nature rocks!"

Please follow Andy Backus Photography on social media, as he posts so many beautiful pieces! And of course, come to the gallery at 4070 Charlevoix Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770 to see Andy's work, along with 9 other artists!

01/08/2026

The mission of Lions Club International is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding. This is achieved through local community volunteerism and projects worldwide, fulfilling the Lions motto of "We Serve".

Recycle for Sight Program

Please help us serve the community by donating old glasses/frames. Please drop them at our office at 4070 Charlevoix Ave, Petoskey, MI and they will be picked up by a member of the Lion’s Club for the Recycle for Sight program to be used for distribution to people in need, particularly in developing countries, by cleaning and categorizing them at regional recycling centers

01/02/2026