Music Market is Happening
Plus - Volunteer Opportunity, Sponsor Shoutout. Live Painting by Ari, Artist news, and more.
GIG 2026 Music Market
A fun part of our annual exhibition is the music market. As in the past, we’ve got an amazing group of artists selling their creations. For you vinyl hunters, Quarantine Records will have two tables of treasures.
The Music Market this year includes:
Ari Paints Live During Sounds & Sights
You may remember our great friend Ari Simeone live painting during GIG 2025. Well, Ari is back this year and will be in the Sounds & Sights tent painting to live jams. Be sure to pop into the Social Commons to hear the music and see Ari’s creations.
Snazzy T-shirts
Check out this year’s t-shirt design by Jonathan Doyle, full of good vibes. We’ll have this on black and turquoise shirts at this year’s event. You name your price. Ideally, enough to cover our costs, but we know that not everyone has the means.
GIG Ad in Jackson Magazine
Pick up the June issue of Jackson Magazine, and you’ll find a GIG ad inside.
Volunteer at Sounds & Sights - July 24 or July 25
Sounds & Sights Festival (which GIG is part of this year) is seeking volunteers. They offer flexible two-hour volunteer slots across many exciting events throughout the Festival: Art Market, Chalk Art Contest, Classic Car Show, GIG, KidZone, Social Commons, and the Green Team Initiative. In a time when many local community festivals are struggling, Chelsea continues to thrive thanks to our dedicated residents, leaders, business owners, and friends like you. Your support makes all the difference!
Date: July 24th-25th, 2026
Location: Historic Downtown Chelsea
Volunteers will receive:
A stylish, lightweight, and comfortable Festival T-shirt. (Exclusively for volunteers)
Attendance at the Volunteer Appreciation Party (July 22nd, 6:30-8:00 pm)
The opportunity to connect and network with local leaders, volunteers, and business owners, while making a meaningful impact in your community
Visit the Sounds & Sights Festival page or visit the link below to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EADAE2CAAF8C70-55950625-2025#/
Sponsor Shoutout
Huge thanks to all of our sponsors! These businesses care about their communities and the arts. Their sponsorship provides the much-needed funding to host GIG - The Art of Michigan Music Visual Art Experience 2026. Please give them your support.
Last, but certainly not least, a heartfelt thank you to Rick Taylor | Reinhart Realtors, who is the presenting sponsor for Sounds & Sights.
Don’t Miss This
At GIG - The Art of Michigan Music Foundation, we want to amplify the visual art of Michigan music. Here are some news, events, and happenings that you might find interesting. If you are a Michigan visual artist involved in the music community, shoot us your events and news to share - email us at info@gigartmich.org
Brandon Nagy
Diamond David Lee Roth hamming it up for the camera of Brandon Nagy.
Tony Fero
Tony Fero’s amazing artwork for The Strains’ latest album.
Logan Belz
Gotta love the wild and whimsical art of Logan Belz.
Jena Hovey
Jena working her magic with Lord Huron.
Mirak Habbiyyieh
Mirak captured all the action at a recent show by Spineshank at The Machine Shop in Flint for Schwegweb.
Gary Pahlow
Chad Gray live at The Machine Shop with coverage by Gary Pahlow for Loud Hailer.
Isabel Dowell
Love the cyanotype rendering of this image of Sierra Ferrell by Isabel Dowell.
Peter Larson
Moody black-and-white from Peter Larson.
GIG 2026 Poster and Flyer
This year’s artwork was created by Jonathan Doyle.
Press Release
For a full rundown of information on GIG - The Art of Michigan Music Visual Experience 2026, happening in the Social Commons at the Sounds & Sights Festival in downtown Chelsea on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, 2026, you can download our press release here.
Support GIG - The Art of Michigan Music Foundation
Our Mission
GIG - The Art of Michigan Music Foundation celebrates and amplifies Michigan’s rich music culture by highlighting the visual artists who shape its creative identity. Through exhibitions, workshops, and live events, we provide a platform for photographers, graphic designers, and videographers who craft concert posters, album art, band t-shirts, logos, and music videos—essential visual elements that elevate and support Michigan’s vibrant music community.
GIG - The Art of Michigan Music Foundation is committed to preserving and enriching Michigan’s rich musical heritage while nurturing current and future generations of visual artists.
Our Vision
We envision a future where Michigan-based visual artists who contribute to the music community are celebrated and supported. Our long-term goal is to raise funds to provide stipends for artists participating in our annual showcase, GIG - The Art of Michigan Music. By alleviating the financial barriers of art show participation, we aim to create a platform that not only highlights their work but also offers meaningful opportunities for them to connect with the public and sell their creations.
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