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Spring2008ArtsCouncilNewsletter.pdf
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July 1, 2008
Lansing City Council Supports Purchase of the Center for the Arts
On Monday evening, the Lansing City Council voted to approve ACT-8-2007 regarding the option to purchase the Center for the Arts property at 425 S. Grand Avenue.
April 19, 2007
Lansing State Journal Opinion: Arts Funds
Continual reductions in support by state are counterproductive.
January 29, 2007
Capital Region Community Foundation Grant Helps Bring Arts Council's Website to Life
The Arts Council of Greater Lansing is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a $4,500 grant from the Capital Region Community Foundation to support the development of a new comprehensive website.
January 1, 2007
The Economic Impact of Arts & Culture in our Region
There is no question that Michigan's economy has hit the proverbial bump in the road and many sectors have felt its effect. Government has adjusted its spending by reducing and altogether eliminating line items from its budget. Businesses and foundations have had to modify their community giving programs due to increased giving requests, and individuals have had to make difficult decisions toward what causes they are able to contribute.
September 15, 2006
Arts Council, City Hopeful for Downtown Performing Arts Center
The Arts Council of Greater Lansing, the Lansing Mayor's Office and the city's Economic Development Corporation have developed a plan to assist BoarsHead Theater in stabilizing speculation that it would leave downtown.
June 18, 2006
Sale Will Finance Future Arts Efforts
It's no secret that the economic climate in our region is changing. Fortunately, Michigan's arts and cultural community has been recognized as a sector that can help drive economic development, cultural tourism and enhance quality of life.
June 9, 2006
Arts Council of Greater Lansing to Invest in Region's Arts & Culture
By a unanimous vote from the Arts Council of Greater Lansing's board of directors at its May board meeting, and a nod of approval from its founders, the non-profit has decided to sell the Center for the Arts which it has owned and operated since 1975.