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Arts, Culture, Creativity

The Arts Council of Greater Lansing supports, strengthens, and promotes arts, culture and creativity in the Capital region.

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We provide various grants throughout the year, and also announce other funding opportunities: local, statewide and national grants.

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From events like Arts Night Out to programs like the Art in the Sky billboard project, we work to support, strengthen, and promote the arts.

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When you join the Arts Council, you become eligible for support and access to resources, and you help advocate for a strong and thriving art community.

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Art in Schools

Offering local youth access to arts education and an outlet for creative expression.

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Professional Development

Building a strong foundation for artists and arts and cultural leaders.

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Creative Placemaking

Using the arts as a builder & driver of community economic development.

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Striving to keep the arts strong and vibrant in the Capital region..

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all the latest

"Global Expressions" An Exhibition by the Greater Lansing Global Community
The Arts Council presents "Global Expressions," an exhibition by Greater Lansing area immigrant, refugee and global-student population. This exhibition features the work of 11 area artists and will be on display through the month of November with an opening reception to be held on Nov. 2, 2018 from 5-8 p.m. during Arts Night Out in Old Town.
Announcing the Arts Council of Greater Lansing's 2018 Applause Awards Nomination Application!
The Arts Council is currently accepting nominations for the annual Applause Awards, which recognize members and organizations in the community for their work in supporting, promoting and furthering the arts in our Greater Lansing region. Nominate someone today! Deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 at 11:59 p.m.
Seeking Artists: 2019 Member Exhibit Wall -- January - June Exhibitions
Call to Arts Council Artist Members! The Arts Council is seeking Artists for its Exhibit Wall for January - June 2019. Submit your application.
Arts Council Launches "Creative 517" CED Plan
Nearly a year in the making, the Cultural Economic Development Plan (CED Plan) was revealed to an audience of nearly 300 people at the Arts Council's Creative Placemaking Summit on Oct. 4, 2018.
City of Lansing First Impressions Arts Impact Project Call to Artists and Details
The Arts Council of Greater Lansing, in partnership the Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) is pleased to announce the City of Lansing's Arts Impact Project. This annual project awards $75,000 for the development of a permanent creative installation that enhances a neighborhood's appearance and kindles community engagement in the City of Lansing.
Arts Council Announces Slate of New Board Members for FY2019
The Arts Council of Greater Lansing is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its board of directors and re-election of two incumbents for FY2019.

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Holiday Glitter & Glee

Holiday Glitter & Glee

December 4, 2018

Join us for the 39th Annual Holiday Glitter and Applause Awards at University Club of Michigan State University. Prepare for a gleeful evening of fun and frivolity as we ring in the holiday season and celebrate our 2018 Applause Award winners! The evening begins with our Cocktail Hour from 6-7 p.m. followed by our Applause Awards show, featuring Chad Swan-Badgero as MC with music by John Dale Smith and TBD a cappella! Reserve your seats today! Patron tickets: $150, Individual Guest tickets: $75 per ticket, Dues-paying Member: $40 (limit one ticket per member)

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