We are your local non-profit, charitable arts organization that supports, strengthens, and promotes arts, culture and creativity in the Capital region.
We provide various grants throughout the year, and also announce other funding opportunities: local, statewide and national grants.
Apply for GrantsFrom 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 ProgramsWhen 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.
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Offering local youth access to arts education and an outlet for creative expression.
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Building a strong foundation for artists and arts and cultural leaders.
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Using the arts as a builder & driver of community economic development.
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Oct. 6, 2023 5PM - 8PM
Join us in Old Town Lansing on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. for this special Creative Placing Summit Edition of Arts Night Out. We will celebrate local artists and businesses and Creative Placemaking! From live music to curated exhibits and art demos, you're sure to find something new to love and explore. This free and open-to-the-public event offers a chance to explore Lansing’s Arts District in unique and exciting ways. Come. Meet the artists. Explore that shop you've been meaning to step into. Fill your Friday night with creativity! Check out the Facebook event for a list of participating venues and more!
Oct. 5, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join us as we gather on Oct. 5 to learn about creative placemaking projects from across the country and to envision what's next for the movement here in Lansing and Michigan! This year's Summit is a one-day conference followed by two days of placemaking events put on by our partners and sponsors. The conference portion will feature local, statewide and national speakers delivering interactive workshops and presentations with Q&A.
Register (for free!) and find more info on the Summit website: https://www.lansingplacemakers.org/
Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
One part networking and one part grant consultation, Chats take place at coffee and tea shops in the Capital Region. Swing by Flour Child Bakery in Grand Ledge on Monday, Oct. 2023, between 10 and 12 p.m. to discuss your creative ideas with membership & program manager, Taylor Haslett! She can provide information on local grant opportunities and assist you in planning your applications. We invite you to RSVP by email, though it is not required to attend; just drop a note to Taylor at taylor@lansingarts.org.
Sept. 26, 2023, 4-5PM and 5-6PM
arts impact grant workshop
If you are interested in applying for an Arts Impact Project Grant, this workshop is for you! Join Arts Council membership and program manager Taylor Haslett as she walks participants through the ins and outs of the 2024 grant application process. Come learn all about the new, two-step application process. Make sure you understand all the guidelines, so you can submit the best application for your creative project idea. Join us on Sept. 26, 2023, 1210 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. Two sessions 4 - 5 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m. (tentatively). Get more info.
Nov. 7, 2023, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
One part networking and one part grant consultation, Chats take place at coffee and tea shops in the Capital Region. Swing by Bestsellers Books and Coffee 360 S. Jefferson, Mason, Michigan on Nov. 7, 2023, to discuss your creative ideas with membership and program manager, Taylor Haslett! She can provide information on local grant opportunities and assist you in planning your applications.
Learn more about Bestsellers Books and Coffee at https://www.bestsellersbookstore.com/
