Petoskey Launches Outdoor Art Walk for Local Artists

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The city of Petoskey, Michigan has announced a new public art initiative called the Wheelway Outdoor Art Walk, which will feature the work of 20 local artists displayed along the city's Wheelway trail. The Art Commission is now accepting submissions from March 27 to May 10 for artists interested in participating in the community-based project.

Why it matters

This outdoor art walk represents Petoskey's efforts to support and showcase its vibrant local arts scene, providing a unique platform for emerging and established creatives to share their work with the community. It also aims to enhance the city's public spaces and draw visitors to the Wheelway trail.

The details

The Wheelway Outdoor Art Walk will feature the work of 20 selected local artists displayed along the Wheelway, a popular recreational trail in downtown Petoskey. Artists can submit their applications from March 27 to May 10, and the city's Art Commission will choose the participants. The selected artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their work for a period of time along the Wheelway, allowing community members and visitors to engage with the local arts scene.

• The artist submission period is open from March 27 to May 10, 2026.
• The Wheelway Outdoor Art Walk will launch in the summer of 2026.

What’s next

The Art Commission will review all submissions and announce the 20 selected artists by June 1, 2026. The outdoor art walk will then officially launch in the summer of 2026.