Arts and culture events throughout the greater Lansing area.
The Arts Council is excited to partner with 517Living.com to provide detailed info on the hundreds of arts, cultural and creative events occurring in Greater Lansing every year. We also host some of our own events for our members and the community at large. Come out and enjoy all the amazing events our arts and culture sector has to offer in our region.
Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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
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.
Oct. 5, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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/
Oct. 6, 2023 5PM - 8PM
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!
Nov. 7, 2023, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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/
