The Gallery, Mqt will be featuring work by Mike Ryan in the
Sarosik rotating exhibit gallery August 18th through September
29th, 2026. With an Art Reception Friday, August 28 4-7:00.

Mike Ryan began his college education in the art department at NMU. However, when
seeking potential employment and a regular paycheck, he returned to Marquette and
received his teaching degree. He then taught kindergarten in the desert southwest for twenty five years.

He said, “Each year would begin with me setting out boxes of the big eight pack
crayons. Now here I am many years later creating artwork with that same type of
crayon. I guess some things are just meant to be. Sometimes I just draw a line and see
what happens. It never ceases to amaze me what you can create when you allow
yourself the freedom to explore.