Mackerel Sky Gallery of Contemporary Craft was established in 1990, choosing a downtown East Lansing location as a commitment to the need to maintain the vitality of our urban centers. East Lansing is the home of Michigan State University and neighbor to the State Capital. The culturally and economically diverse population contributes to an exciting community.

We are proud to offer this community and those beyond an exciting collection of fine craft from across this country and Canada.

A mackerel sky is a cloud formation of high altitude cirrus clouds resembling the scale pattern of the Atlantic Ocean's mackerel fish. When seen it indicates a change in the weather as it precedes or follows stormy weather and is particularly beautiful at sunset. We thought the name a good omen for the start of our business.