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In Process: An Arts Night Out Exhibition Series

Join us for an immersive journey into the creative process with our "In Process" series at Arts Night Out, held at the Arts Council office. This unique exhibition showcases the evolution of artistic works across various mediums. Witness how inspiration sparks initial concepts, follow the transformation through drafts, and marvel at the completed masterpieces. Each Arts Night Out features different Arts Council members, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their creative journey from idea to final piece. Experience the dynamic ways art comes to life.

Lansing Poet Laureate Announces Call to Poets for “We Are Water” Poetry Contest

Calling all Poets: Enter the “We Are Water” Poetry Contest Deadline: Oct. 17, 2025 Residents, age 10 and older, of the Tri-County Area (Ingham, Clinton & Eaton Counties) are invited to enter the “We Are Water” Poetry Contest, which will take place from Aug. 15 through Oct. 17, 2025. Five winning poems will be featured on Poetry Signs along a

The Coworkerie, Team Travels, and Invitations: What we’ve been up to

As many of you may know, the Arts Council recently moved its office to The Coworkerie located on the third floor of the new MSUFCU building at 311 Abbot Rd. in East Lansing. After more than three months in this space, we are pleased to share that it has provided the perfect environment for us to do our work to

Arts Roll Call Episode 30: Cait Anders Schneider–Reflections on Art and Nature

Welcome to episode 30 of Arts Roll Call, a podcast for the arts curious. Join host Robin Miner Swartz as she interviews artist Cait Schneider. They talk about Cait’s journey as an artist, their love of the earth and its beauty, and how the two connect within her work. She also shares about a new piece that just went up

Lansing Board of Water & Light Installs New Substation Art

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) announces the installation of new digital art at its REO Town Central Substation as part of its rotating art program, “Art Moves REO.” The work, created by artist Caitlin Schneider, was recently installed at the W. Malcolm X St. and S. Washington Ave. structure in REO Town. Launched in 2022, in partnership

Arts Roll Call Episode 29: Barb Whitney–Finding Hope and Joy Through the Grit

Welcome to episode 29 of Arts Roll Call—a podcast for the arts curious. Join host Robin Miner Swartz as she interviews artist and arts educator, Barb Whitney. They talk about her artist life, her work in arts administration, and arts education, and look at the changes and growth of the arts scene in Greater Lansing over the years. Meet Barb