Gwen Frostic Studio is listed for sale in Benzonia.
The property was owned by the famous artist, author and poet Gwen Frostic.
Frostic at an early age was told she would never walk, talk or write due to a polio diagnosis. Not only did she do all of those things, but she became a successful entrepreneur and one of the nation’s leading nature-inspired artists.
In 1964, Frostic moved to northern Michigan to open her studio, where she sold prints and carved designs on linoleum blocks. Millions came to her studio to admire her art and witness the nature sanctuary she built in the small town of Benzonia.
Frostic worked well into her 90s and died in April 2001. The studio has stayed open and showcases her dedication and commitment to art, nature and education.
Gwen Frostic Studio is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and a fully operational business. The studio spans 21,000-plus square feet with a retail shop, printing shop and warehouses. The business includes her printed inventory, printing equipment with 15 Heidelberg presses, copyrights and 2,200 linoleum blocks, all carved by Frostic.
The property sits on 12-plus acres and reflects her true love of nature. Owning the beautiful property would be a great way to ensure Frostic’s legacy lives on.
In addition to her studio, Frostic left a generous gift to Western Michigan University estimated at over $13 million. Frostic’s donation goes toward the arts and environmental department, scholarship funds, and financial assistance to top graduate students.
“I am honored to be working on this project to honor the legacy of Gwen Frostic (and) also to help the current owners who have worked passionately and tirelessly to bring the business to where it is in today,” said Diane Ives, a broker with United Country Real Estate | Great Lakes Realty & Auction.
More information about Frostic and the business and property is at gwenfrostic.com.
United Country Real Estate | Great Lakes Realty & Auction is selling Gwen Frostic studio. People can view the property by contacting Ives at (866)-637-8851 or at greatlakesrealtyandauction.com.