Kaleva Historical Society
Kaleva Historical Society
Kaleva Historical Society
In 2025
Kaleva celebrated its
Quasquicentennial
Celebrating 125 years since Finnish immigrants moved to the newly formed village called Kaleva, named after the
famous epic poem,
the
The Kaleva Art Gallery
The Kaleva Art Gallery is a cooperative gallery that supports many local crafters and artists. If you are looking for momentos or functional gifts, this is the spot. We carry hand-woven items along with hand sewn quilts and throws, mittens and scarves, plus paintings and local photography.
There are many hand made craft items, soy candles, many types of jewelry and artistic pieces. Click here to for list of artists and their wares. Kaleva Michigan apparel and Finnish souvenirs can also be purchased here.
The Kaleva Art Gallery is located on the southeast corner of Wuoksi and Aura streets.
14449 Wuoski Avenue, Kaleva MI 49645
Hours
Friday 12pm - 4p
Saturday 10a - 4p
Sunday 12p - 4p
Calendar of Events 2026
APRIL
1 - Jewelry Extravaganza with Siggy Ruddy (through May 15)
22 - Weaving Demonstration at the Community Center, 2pm
27 - Fused Glass Class - sign up at the gallery
MAY
1 - 14 - Jewelry Extravaganza - ll THINK MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS ll
15 - Char Myers, watercolor artist - demonstration
JUNE
Featured Artist of the Month - Siggy Rudd
JULY
18 & 19 - Kaleva Heritage Days Carft Show - sign up in the gallery
DECEMBER
All Month - Festival of Trees - classes to be announced
Check back for updated events.
Stop in the gallery for complete schedule of classes/workshops, sign-up sheets and more.
Interested in selling your wares on co-op?
The gallery is always looking for artists to be new members. We pride ourselves on having a wide-diversity of art and craft available. If you are interested in joining our co-operative art gallery, fill out the application, drop it off or mail it in, and learn the details. There are options for both working and non-working members. Please email inquiries here.
Please mail completed applications to PO Box 243, Kaleva MI, 49645.
Meet the Artists
Cindy Asiala: Sewing, Quilting
David Beldo: Rag Rugs
Fran Beldo: Knitting
Les Beldo: Photography, Wood Carving
Wayne Beldo: Bird/Bat Houses
Susan Beldo-Knitting, Crocheting and Candles
David Beldo-Wood Carvings
Sherry Boerder: Stone Jewelry
Georgia Brown: Handmade Paper and more
Bert & Anne Chapman: Cookbooks and Shells
Ruth Clements: Sewing
Deb Crandell, Children’s Books
Myla Dinger: Quilting, Painting
Sandra Van Donkelaar-Fused Glass-Jewelry, Décor, Ornaments, Quilting
Rebecca Durant: Sewing, Felted Hats, “Repurposed” Items, Painting
Beverly Fennell: Quilting, Wool Applique, Christmas Ornaments, Fused Glass
Rose Fosdick-Jewelry
Nancy Frost: Sewing
Kathy Greenacre-Doll Clothes
Ricky Hilliard-Wooden Toys and Signs
Kristy Holso: Painted Gourd Birdhouses, Seasonal Décor, Beaded Jewelry
Julie Kelstrom
Jane Kendall
Steve Klamik
Julie Marklevitz
Laura McBride: Crochet, Greeting Cards
Roger McBride: Pens, Key Chains, Bowls, Many More Hand-Turned Items
Samantha Mullet
Char Myers: Watercolor Paintings, Greeting Cards with Original Artwork
Melanie Olson
Lori Potter: Knitting, Sewing
Andy Priest: Metal Art
Brandy Riedel-lap-Weaving
Sharon Shaffer-Crocheting, Fabric Art
Signe Ruddy-Oil Painting
Jane Turner-Weaver
Jerry Turner, Woodworking
Kelly Wysocki-Collages
Please note that many of our members are multi-talented and create more than
you will find listed here.
