• Two locations in downtown Grayling
• Two retail art gallery spaces with 60+ artists
• A Community Theatre program
• A Performing Arts Center
• A clay studio, glaze bar and kiln
• Classes & workshops for all ages and skill levels

The mission of the AuSable Artisan Village is to initiate and support art and creative activities that enrich lives and fuel cultural and economic development of the Grayling community and Northern Michigan region.

The operations of the AuSable Artisan Village are almost entirely volunteer-driven. From staffing the gallery, to scheduling classes, to taking tickets at events, community volunteers and artists devote hundreds of hours each year to the AuSable Artisan Village. With one full-time Executive Director, the overwhelming growth and success of the AuSable Artisan Village through over a decade of operation is due to the unwavering support and commitment of the volunteers, artists, community and staff.

Established in 2010, the non-profit arts center started with a dream to revitalize downtown Grayling through the arts. A once vacant building on Michigan Ave. became a centerpiece for arts, events and education. In 2024, the AuSable Artisan village expanded, purchasing a second downtown location that has become a Performing Arts Center and Mud Room. This recent development allows the organization to enhance its offerings with more live concerts, theater and classes.