Arts, Culture, Creativity

We are your local non-profit, charitable arts organization that supports, strengthens, and promotes arts, culture and creativity in the Capital region.

MAKE A DONATION

Apply

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

Apply for Grants

Learn

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.

See our Programs

Join

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.

Become a Member

Areas of Support

Art in Schools

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

Professional Development

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

Creative Placemaking

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

Advocacy

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

all the latest

Arts Roll Call--Episode 3--Collaboration and Community With Jessy Gregg

Welcome to Episode 3 of Arts Roll Call--a podcast for the arts curious. In this episode, host Robin Miner-Swartz and Jessy Greg, discuss Jessy's many roles in the community, including artist, shop owner at Seams Fabric, City of East Lansing Mayor Pro Tem and also sits on the East Lansing' Arts Commission. They also look at the highs and lows of being a store owner during a pandemic, the importance of collaboration and so much more.

City of Lansing and Arts Council Announce $40,000 in Arts Projects Grants

The City of Lansing and Arts Council Greater Lansing are proud to announce round-one FY2021 City of Lansing Arts and Culture Arts Projects Grants totaling $40,000 to two local arts and cultural organizations.

Arts Council of Greater Lansing Announces “Art in the Sky” Billboards

The Arts Council of Greater Lansing is excited to announce the launch of its 2020/2021 “Art in the Sky” billboards, featuring the work of six Greater Lansing area artists. Now in its 11th year, the billboard program was made possible through a successful collaboration with local business, Adams Outdoor Advertising and multiple partnerships with Arts Council member artists from across the Tri-County region.

Arts Council of Greater Lansing Announces $25,700 in Grants

The Arts Council of Greater Lansing announces grant funding totaling $25,700 to be distributed to area artists and arts and culture organizations. Funding support is provided through the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) Minigrant Program, the Arts Council’s Young Creatives and Artists in the Community.

Arts Roll Call Episode 2: Chad Swan-Badgero--Advocacy and Valuing the Arts

Welcome to Episode 2 of Arts Roll Call--a podcast for the arts curious. In this episode, host Robin Miner-Swartz and Chad Swan-Badgero, founder and artistic director of Peppermint Creek Theatre Company and arts education program manager for the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, dig deep into the value of the arts, arts advocacy, the theatre community and how it is surviving during COVID, and that's just a few of the highlights. This episodes gets serious and silly, and we hope you love it.

Shop Local. Buy Art

Every year around this time, the Arts Council takes the opportunity to remind you all about the importance of shopping local and buying local art, fine crafts and arts experiences during the gift-giving season. This year, supporting our local businesses and our creative sector is especially important. Learn how it benefits us all!

Our Events

No items found.

View Full Arts Calendar

Get in touch with us

Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form