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.

Our Members

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.

Learn More

Professional Development

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

Learn More

Creative Placemaking

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

Learn More

Advocacy

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

Learn More

all the latest

Arts Roll Call Episode 6: Najeema Iman--Cultivation & Collaboration

Welcome to Arts Roll Call, the bi-monthly podcast that features Arts Council artists and arts organizations. This month in episode 6 of the podcast, we speak with local artist, activist and entrepreneur Najeema Iman.

Love Lansing Like a Local

Greater Lansing’s attractions, recreational and entertainment facilities are inviting you to come play this summer.

Arts Council of Greater Lansing Announces $28,789 in Grants

The Arts Council of Greater Lansing is pleased to announce 2021 Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) grantfunding totaling $28,789 to be distributed to area artists and arts and cultureorganizations.

Remebering Simone Joyaux--bidding a sad farewell

This week we had to bid farewell to a great friend and supporter of the Arts Council. She was an internationally known and well-loved leader in fundraising, board development and donor strategy and well respected in the nonprofit realm. She was also our consultant over the last year and had become a strong, welcome and honest voice in guiding the growth of our organization.

Arts Night Out Goes Off the Map With Kate Snyder, Piper & Gold

Welcome to Arts Night Out--Off the Map, a bi-monthly blog series where we share the insights and reflections of past Arts Night Out participants. Arts Night Out may be on a short hiatus, but it is still in everyone’s hearts. So, until we can gather again, we are taking it off the map and bringing it to you in small bites of memories from businesses around town.

Arts Roll Call Episode 5--Building a Mecca With Masaki Takahashi

Welcome to Arts Roll Call, the bi-monthly podcast that features Arts Council artists and arts organizations. This month in episode 5 of the podcast, we speak with local poet and founder of The Poetry Room, Masaki Takahashi.

Our Events

Arts Night In Lunch Edition

July 29, 2021

Join us for this special edition of “Arts Night In,” featuring Odd Nodd Art Supply and printmaker Randi Richards! Grab your lunch and get ready for Casey Sorrow to take us on a virtual tour of Odd Nodd and highlight some of the amazing art supplies the store carries along with conversation and a printmaking demonstration from guest artist Randi Richards.

View Facebook Event Page