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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

City of Lansing Arts Impact Project Call for Proposals
Come pitch your project for the Arts Council of Greater Lansing and the City of Lansing's 2020 Arts Impact Project. The chosen project will receive an award of $75,000 for the development of a permanent creative structure that enhances a neighborhood's appearance and kindles community engagement in the City of Lansing.
Seeking Artists: 2020 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.
"It Started With a Gecko" an Exhibition by Wendy Shaft
Wendy is an accomplished printmaker who has been making art for more than 40 years. She works in relief printmaking as well as surface design and dye-painted textiles and has printed chap books, posters and broadsides as well.
"I'd Rather be Painting" an Exhibition by Nancy Aitcheson
Nancy Aitcheson began painting as a young adult and works in oils and watercolor. She is inspired by still life, landscapes and people in everyday situations, and strives for interesting composition, and a colorful, loose approach to her pieces.
Announcing Call for 2019 Applause Awards Nominations
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 Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
Winds of Change--New Growth and New Roles at the Arts Council
It is no secret that change has been in the air at the Arts Council over the last few months. We are very excited to announce that Taylor Rupp is stepping into a new role as we continue to move our organization forward in new directions.

Our Events

Holiday Glitter & Swing

Holiday Glitter & Swing

December 3, 2019

Join us for Holiday Glitter & Swing! Holiday Glitter is 40 years old, and we're ready to party! Don't miss this gala evening, which includes music by the David Klein Swing Band as well as tunes by John Dale Smith, a lively awards show with MC Chad Swan-Badgero (find out who this year's Applause Award winners are), plus drinks, hors d'oeuvres, art, mingling with friends old and new and so much more! Get your tickets now, and we'll see you on Dec. 3!

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Open Group Grant Consultations

Open Group Grant Consultations

December 6, 2019

The Arts Council facilitates eight different grants in six grant programs that are adjusted or updated regularly. In order to make sure you know what changes may have occurred to a grant program, or what funding options are currently available, Taylor Haslett, membership and programs manager, will be holding an open group grant consultation at Fay's Evelyn Bay Coffee, (134 S. Cochran Ave., Charlotte) from 9-11 a.m. Join her and others to ask questions and discuss your grant options for 2019/2020.

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City of Lansing Arts and Culture Grants 2020 Arts Impact Project Pitch

City of Lansing Arts and Culture Grants 2020 Arts Impact Project Pitch

December 11, 2019

The Arts Council of Greater Lansing is pleased to announce the City of Lansing's 2020 Arts Impact Project, which awards $75,000 for the development of a permanent creative structure in the City of Lansing. Bring your creative project ideas to Michigan Institute of Contemporary Art (MICA) (1210 Turner St., Lansing, MI 48906) on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. where you can present them to the Arts Impact Project Panel.

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