A NECKLACE CREATED by artist Cindy Silva.

IRON MOUNTAIN — Artist Cindy Silva will be part of the Cities Wide Art for All event later this month.

Silva, of Great Lakes Gems, loves the history of the Upper Peninsula and incorporates it into her jewelry. Her joy is seeing people have a story of how they personally connect to her line of jewelry.

Her husband, John, does her lapidary work and is her partner at the art shows. He enjoys giving people a short history of the stones. You can find her work on Etsy: ShopgreatLakes.

Due to the COVID-19 situation, rather than the traditional Art for All at Iron Mountain’s City Park, this year will be a home-based Cities Wide Art for All show. Artists will set up in garages or on lawns from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, with two artists to be open Sunday, June 28, as well.

Visitors are invited to drive to the artist’s homes to make purchases. Two or three artists may set up at one house, just like a city-wide garage sale or home and garden show.

Maps will be available on the website at artforallmi.com, at First Bank and First National Bank & Trust, highlighting artist locations in Vulcan, Norway, Iron Mountain and Kingsford plus Spread Eagle and Niagara in Wisconsin.

While grown-ups view the artwork, children are invited to participate in a scavenger hunt, trying to spot a hidden object in each yard. While no prizes will be awarded, the fun is in the searching.

“We ask that visitors wear masks and only touch artwork if they plan to purchase it,” said Lana Frantz, event coordinator.

For more information, contact Frantz at 715-251-1594.