Circle of Giving

Giving to the Arts Council

Individual and Corporate Donations

Corporate and individual contributions made to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing promote the cultural vitality of the Capital Region through services, grants and programs that best support area artists and arts and cultural organizations. 

Contributions at all levels greater than $1000 provide vital funding and enable the Arts Council to provide grants, education, promotion and support services to the arts in Greater Lansing.

The goal of the program is to support creative capacity building for individuals such as artists, arts administrators, arts business owners and arts instructors in Greater Lansing.

Pillar of the Arts - $10,000 and above
Cultural Champions - $5,000 - $9,999
Grand Society - $1,000 - $4,999
Art Ambassadors - $500 - $999
Partners - Up to $499

Give to the Chris Clark Legacy Fund

The Chris Clark Fellowship Program for Creative Professionals was established through a legacy gift from Chris Clark to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing. The goal of the program is to support creative capacity building for individuals such as artists, arts administrators, arts business owners and arts instructors in greater Lansing. On the donation page, please specify that your donation is for the Chris Clark Legacy Fund.

Support the Arts Council Endowment at the Community Foundation

The Arts Council of Greater Lansing has three major funds held with the Community Foundation, which offers a variety of ways for you to contribute. Review the three categories listed below, and visit the Community Foundation link to search the appropriate fund name for contribution. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Arts Council of Greater Lansing Endowment - To promote, coordinate and advance the arts & culture in the Greater Lansing area.

Suzanne B. Mills Fund for the Arts - In honor of Suzanne B. Mills, former executive director of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, for her years of dedicated service. To benefit and advance our arts and cultural community.

Arts Advancement Fund - To benefit and advance our arts and cultural community.

Donate by searching fund name "Arts Council of Greater Lansing" at the Community Foundation.

Planned Gifts

Planned gifts support the Arts Council's mission to support, strengthen and promote arts, culture and creativity in the capital region. Please contact the Arts Council for more information about planned giving options and the associated tax benefits you may be eligible for.  

Email meghan@lansingarts.org for more information.

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2019 Annual Report

It's been a year of exciting changes and growth at the Arts Council, and you helped us through all of it! We are going and growing strong thanks to all of the support and hard work of our staff, our board and our amazing members and arts community. We truly couldn't have done it without you. Take a look at our Annual Report for a snapshot of all we accomplished in 2019!