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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.

Tell Us What You Think! Where Do We Go From Here?

October 25, 2024

Dear Friends, The Arts Council of Greater Lansing is undergoing its first post-Covid strategic planning process. We are excited to consider our future directions as we prepare to celebrate our 60th anniversary next year! Here’s where you come in! Will you let us know your thoughts on where we go from here? Please take 5-10 minutes to complete this strategic

Artist Theresa Rosado’s Work Chosen for Art Moves REO Project

October 24, 2024

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) announces its newest art installation at the REO Town Central Substation as part of its, “Art Moves REO,” project. Artist Theresa Rosado’s work was chosen for the fourth installation of BWL’s rotating art program at the W. Malcolm X St. and S. Washington Ave. structure in REO Town. Launched in 2022, in

Arts Council of Greater Lansing Announces $25,500 in Grants

October 18, 2024

The Arts Council of Greater Lansing is pleased to announce its fiscal year 2025 grant recipients for the Greater Lansing Region. Area artists and arts and culture organizations will receive funding totaling $25,500. The funds will be used to engage area youth in the arts and support community-driven placemaking projects. “Being able to award these grants to our area youth

Arts Roll Call Episode 25: Dustin Hunt–Shaping Lansing One Mural At a Time

August 27, 2024

Welcome to Episode 25 of Arts Roll Call–a podcast for the arts curious. In this episode, host Robin Miner-Swartz talks with muralist, Dustin Hunt. Meet Dustin Dustin Hunt is a Michigan-based creative specializing in large-scale murals across communities nationwide. Before earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts and teaching certification from Michigan State University, Dustin’s experiences as a hip-hop DJ and

Tod Parkhill Exhibition and Opening Reception

Join us at the Arts Council for “Working Notes: a chain of projects born from corporate purgatory,” by artist Tod C Parkhill. Tod (he/him) is an illustrator, designer and artist and works primarily with reclaimed and recycled art supplies applied to whatever surfaces he can find. He often draws inspiration from Jasper Johns, Rob Rauschenberg and Chuck Close and combines