About Studio 1219
Mission Statement: "Studio 1219 infuses the arts into everyday life."
Studio 1219 is the largest public art facility in Michigan's Thumb Region offering over 8,000 square feet of total space. It features a fine art gallery, a pottery studio, gallery gift shop, solo artist gallery, and open space for classes, community functions, private parties, and small arts-related businesses. We host 4 special events a year that raise funds to support Studio 1219’s general operations. Mark your calendars for the next fabulous cultural event of the season!
There is NO admission charge to visit Studio 1219.
Click here for a virtual tour of the Acheson Galleries and Citizen's First Pottery Studio.
The building now known as Studio 1219 (aka PH Arts Incubator Co.) was purchased as a joint venture of the Port Huron Downtown Development Authority and the Community Foundation of St. Clair County in 2004 when the Community Foundation of St. Clair County received a $99,000 grant from the Cool Cities Initiative, a state wide program to retain Michigan’s “creative class”. This grant was used as seed money to support the renovations to the building, formerly used as a furniture store since 1882. State funds were leveraged with additional funding by the James C. Acheson Foundation to complete renovations. Studio 1219 opened its doors to the public in October of 2005. After being open 6 months, Studio 1219 received the “Coolest of Cool” award for being considered the best project of all 48 Cool Cities designations throughout the state of Michigan.
Over 100 local artists display and sell artwork in Studio 1219’s galleries, rotating artwork every month, while highlighting a solo artist in the Van Gogh gallery every 6 weeks. A wide range of workshops and classes are offered year-round through our education department. Classes and workshops are for children and adults as well as periodical offerings for the entire family. Studio 1219 also offers Birthday Party and Girls Night Out packages as well as special event rental opportunities. The Citizen’s First Pottery Studio is fully equipped with two electric kilns, one gas kiln, nine throwing wheels and other state-of-the-art equipment. Classes for all ages, and co-op memberships are available for any skill level.
Charged with nurturing artists and making the arts accessible to the community, Studio 1219 is poised to be the impetus for connecting arts and culture with economic growth in the Blue Water Area. Studio 1219 provides a physical link between the thumb region's growing community of artists and the businesses of the region.
Studio 1219 Directors & Legals
Click here for Studio 1219 Board of Directors and all the legal documents we are required to post.
Building Use
Studio 1219 is a multi-purpose building open to the public. Space can be rented out for birthday parties, receptions, meetings, bridal showers, baby showers, and much more. Prices vary depending on space needs, use after hours, keeping the gallery open, and food/beverage requests.
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Studio 1219 Supporters
- Studio Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tues-Wed-Thurs: 11-6
- Friday: 11-8
- Saturday: 11-6
- Sunday: Closed thru April
- No admission charge
- Studio's Google Calendar
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Studio 1219 Virtual Tours
Acheson South Gallery
Desmond Gallery, North Wing
Acheson North Gift Gallery
Van Gogh Gallery
Chase Gallery
Support Studio 1219
Studio 1219 is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization created by a Cool Cities Grant to bring arts, community involvement and economic development together. Your donations help to make Studio 1219 possible. Any level of support is greatly appreciated and will be put to maximum use. Donations are tax deductible. Click here for the Studio's Wish List
Building Use
Studio 1219 is a multi-purpose building open to the public. Space can be rented out for birthday parties, receptions, meetings, bridal showers, baby showers, and much more. Prices vary.
Studio 1219 Photo Gallery
