Visit the Artisan Market

Where Creativity Meets Conservation.

Featuring watershed-inspired art and tips on how to care for Torch.

The artisans donate a portion of the proceeds to our conservation programs.

Torch Conservation Center Artisan Market

(Formerly the TRUE BLUE Gallery)
9046 Helena Road
Downtown Alden, MI

Artisan Market officially opens on Friday May 22, 2026.

Hours for the 2026 season:

Monday – Saturday 11:00 – 5:00
Sunday 12:00 – 3:00

view of storefront and signage of Artisan Market

Art For the Sake of the Lake

Our artists celebrate Torch Lake’s heritage. Our beautiful surroundings inspire pottery, paintings, woodenware and jewelry.

Find art for your home: vases, plates, bowls and lamps. We have gifts and cards for all occasions.

Torch Conservation Center

Do you have a question about Torch Lake? Do you have a story to tell about Torch Lake? Do you want to find out how you can care for Torch Lake?

Our displays and free materials show you how easy it is to make water-friendly choices.

2025 Featured Artists

*new to the Artisan Market in 2025

Paintings

Shawn Allen
Patty Clark
Paula Cordes
Christie Dreese
Megan Huntington
Wendy McWhorter
Sherry Marshall
Sherry Westenbroek
Heidi Tonn Cooper *
Sue Malone *
Mary Ann Verderbar *
Ron Wilke

Prints

Paula Cordes
Christie Dreese
Sherry Westenbroek
Mary Ann Verderbar *
Sara Sturtevant *
Ann Richards *

Cards

Kathy Amerman
Patty Clark
Paula Cordes
Christie Dreese
Mary Guntzviller
Mary Haley
Samantha Hall
Dani Knoph-Davis
Lisa Lirones
Sherry Westenbroek
Sara Sturtevant *
Caitlin Marsh *