GIG - The Art of Michigan Music 2025

Schedule

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

ART 634 | Jackson, MI

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GIG – The Art of Michigan Music 2025
Saturday, November 8, 2025
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
ART 634 (634 N. Mechanic St, Jackson, MI 49202)
Art & workshops: FREE | Live music: $15
Food Trucks - Burnt Honey BBQ and FFF Food Truck
Cash Bar (beer, wine, water, soda)
Free Parking
More info: https://www.gigartmich.org
Get ready to celebrate the intersection of music and visual art in Michigan at GIG – The Art of Michigan Music Visual Experience 2025
This one-day festival showcases the visual heartbeat of Michigan’s music scene. From stunning concert photography and gig posters to dynamic live performances, engaging workshops, and an epic market.
Event Highlights:
Art Gallery & Market (12–10:30 PM) – Free
Explore poster art, album covers, t-shirt designs, vinyl, band merch, and music-inspired art created by Michigan artists.
NEW THIS YEAR - Students from Jackson College Graphic Design department will be showing off their GIG posters and swag.
Education Workshops + Roundtables (1–5 PM) – Free
NEW THIS YEAR - Photography panel with Jena Hovey, Doug Coombe, and Derek Ketchum (moderated by Chuck Marshall)
Graphic Design panel with Craig Horky, Jacob Rosenburg, and Dennis Preston (moderated by Christie Hughes - professor at Jackson College)
Social Media and Advertising by Dave Cicotte (No Quarter Media / Batch Brewing) - Dave shares the best ways to get eyes on you and your next event
Building Your Networking Skills by Jen Prouty (Visual Artist and Creative Marketing Coach) - Jen leads this interactive session designed to elevate your professional presence.
Live Music (7–10:30 PM) – $15
End the night with an incredible lineup of Michigan bands playing original music from:
Paper Lanterns
Mazinga
Carbon Decoy
Make it a weekend!
Book a room at special GIG rates with Courtyard Jackson or TownePlace Suites Jackson through Marriott Hotels:
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1742833990522&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink
Get your tickets today. Art/Education is free, however getting a ticket helps us know how many people to expect.
Live Music tickets are only $15!!!!
RSVP now and invite your friends
#GIGArtMichigan #GIG2025 #JacksonMI #MichiganMusic #SupportLocalArt
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ART 634, 634 N Mechanic St, Jackson, MI 49202-3383, United States

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