The galleries within the walls of Peter White Public Library welcome new exhibits for the months of February and March. On Thursday February 13th, 6:00-8:00pm, the Peter White Public Library and the City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture invite the community to an evening of art and community connection. The reception features light refreshments, artist talks, and various art activities. Receptions are free and open to the public. Exhibits are accessible during regular Library hours and will be on display through the end of March.

EXHIBITS:
Deo Gallery (Lower Level):Second Nature by Emily Weddle and Meredith Weddle D’Amore
Mixed Media - An engaging exploration of the intersection of artmaking and motherhood through the artworks of identical twin sisters.
Artist Talk at 7:00pm

Huron Mountain Club Gallery (Main floor): Knowing the Land by Todd Carter
Acrylic on Canvas - Pictorial maps and paintings inspired by the artist’s deep connection to the Upper Peninsula wilderness
Artist Talk at 6:30pm

Receptions are generously made possible by Friends of PWPL. The Huron Mountain Club Gallery is located on the main level of PWPL. The Deo Gallery is located in the lower level of the PWPL in the City’s Arts & Culture Center; it is supported by the Lake Superior Art Association.

More information about the Public Gallery Program and current exhibits can be found on www.mqtcompass.com/public-gallery-program

The offices of the Marquette Board of Light and Power will be closed Monday, February 17th, 2025 in observance of the Presidents’ Day Holiday.

A Special Meeting of the Marquette Board of Light & Power Board has been
scheduled for Thursday, February 13th at 3:30pm. The meeting will be held at the
main office of the Marquette Board of Light & Power, 2200 Wright St, Marquette, MI
49855 Any additional information will be made available on our website:
www.mblp.org.

The following streets will be closed to motor vehicles at the following times for the start of the Annual U.P. 200 & Midnight Run Dog Sled Races to be held Friday, February 14^th.

Thursday, February 13^th

10:30 p.m. - Washington Street from Front Street to Lakeshore Boulevard

Friday, February 14^th

5:00 a.m. - Washington Street from Front Street to Sixth Street.

7:00 a.m. – Fifth Street from Spring Street to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic).

7:00 a.m. - Fourth Street from Spring Street to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic).

1:00 p.m. - Lakeshore Boulevard from Mattson Park to Baraga Avenue (closed to through traffic)

5:00 p.m. - Lakeshore Boulevard from Baraga Avenue to U.S. 41 (closed to through traffic)

5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - The northbound lane of S. Lake Street from U.S. 41 to Hampton Street

5:15 p.m. - Front Street from Baraga Avenue to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic)

5:45 p.m. - Third Street from Spring Street to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic)

A detour route around the closure areas will use Baraga Avenue, Seventh Street, and Bluff Street.

The street closures will remain in effect until 4:00 a.m. Saturday, February 15^th.

Pedestrian access will be allowed all days throughout all the street closure areas.

The City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture and Peter White Public Library invite artists to propose exhibits for the 2026 season of the Public Gallery Program. This partnered program provides formal exhibit space for local and regional artists and audience. The Deo Gallery and the Huron Mountain Club Gallery host bi-monthly rotating exhibits featuring professional and community art of all mediums
To propose an exhibit, artists should download the 2026 Public Gallery Program application online and submit it via email per the provided instructions. Paper copies are also available at each gallery, the PWPL Circulation Desk, and the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Office. There is no fee to apply, and each applicant may submit only one proposal. Applications are due by midnight on Sunday, March 16.
Questions may be directed to PWPL Library Director, Andrea Ingmire at aing@pwpl.info or City of Marquette Communication and Marketing Coordinator Amelia Pruiett, at apruiett@marquettemi.gov. More information about exhibits, the gallery spaces, and application process can be found on the webpage: www.mqtcompass.com/public-gallery-program

Beginning Monday, February 10, 2025, the sidewalk on the east side of Front Street in front of 101 South Front Street will be closed. A temporary ramp is being constructed to provide ADA compliant access to building during construction. The ramp is anticipated to be completed within two weeks at which time the sidewalk will be reopened. Signage will be placed at Front and Main and Front and Washington to alert pedestrians of the closure. Access to businesses will be maintained throughout the sidewalk closure.

The City of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture invites the community to participate in drop-in Art Week Brainstorming and Planning Meetings on Tuesday, February 11, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. and 5:00–6:45 p.m. at the Marquette Arts & Culture Center (lower level of Peter White Public Library).
These informal sessions provide a space to explore project ideas, find inspiration, and connect with others. Attendees are welcome to stay for any portion of the meeting—attendance is optional and not required to submit a project proposal. Sessions will focus on 2025 events, partnership opportunities, this year’s theme—STORIES, revisiting past Art Week projects, and exploring event venues.
Supported by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council, Art Week provides regrant funding of up to $400 for eligible projects that align with its mission of fostering collaboration, artist development, and audience engagement. Project proposals are due by Friday, March 7, 2025.
Additional brainstorming sessions, including evening appointments, can be scheduled by contacting Tristan Luoma at 906-225-8655 or tluoma@marquettemi.gov. More information about Art Week and project application can be found on www.mqtcompass.com/artweek

The City of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture is now accepting project proposals for the final City of Marquette Art Week, set for June 23-28, 2025. Celebrating a decade of arts and community, this milestone year will center around the theme STORIES, inviting projects that spark curiosity and reflection on our community and surroundings.
Art Week has inspired countless partnerships and programs that have grown beyond the summer event and the decade-long festival will now conclude with a celebration of the stories that have shaped Marquette’s creative identity. The City Office of Arts and Culture remains committed to fostering creative opportunities in Marquette, working to integrate arts and culture into community events, building resources, enhancing public spaces, and better supporting year-round initiatives. Staff and partners look forward to collaboratively envisioning the next decade of local arts and culture with the Marquette community in the coming months.
Local artists, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to formally participate. Regrant funding is available via a generous grant from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council. Applicants may request up to $400 in financial assistance. All project proposals must be submitted by Friday, March 7, 2025. For more details, visit, www.mqtcompass.com/artweek

City offices located at Marquette City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Avenue; the Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair Avenue; the Arts and Culture Center, 217 N. Front St. (in the Peter White Public Library); and the Municipal Service Center, 1100 Wright Street, will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Marquette Police, Fire, and Public Works and Utilities will remain operational during this time. 

There will be no change in garbage pickup for City residents.

Beginning February 3 and continuing through the winter, the forestry department will be pruning along plow truck routes and major streets to allow for equipment clearance. This ongoing project will only occur during weekdays and roads will remain open.