Arts Council of Greater Lansing

08/20/2026

We recently gathered our grantees at the Old Town Cultural Center to celebrate them and to learn about their projects. Congratulations to everyone who received 2026 funding in the following grant programs: City of Lansing Mini Pocket and Art Project, Young Creatives, Artists in the Community, Chris Clark Fellowship, and Ingham County Hotel Motel. Thanks to everyone who joined us and to our gracious hosts, Ben Hassenger and Rhea VanAtta.

08/10/2026

The Arts Council sends it thoughts and condolences to the staff at Potter Park Zoo, and to the residents of Greater Lansing who are mourning the loss of Kota. Potter Park is an important cultural organization in our community and has always been a strong supporter of the arts. Kota was quite a popular model amongst many of our area artists who have depicted him in their work over the years. He was a distinguished and beloved member of our community, and he will be greatly missed by all.

If you created any works of Kota as an artist in our community, we would love you to share them in the comments in his honor.

08/07/2026

Check out this opportunity to create art from repurposed materials from McDaniels Kitchen and Bath.

🎨🌿 Get creative while giving quality materials a second life!

Join McDaniels Kitchen and Bath for our upcoming Environmentally Artistic Event, a hands-on "take & make" experience where discontinued design materials become unique works of art. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to transform premium materials into something entirely your own while supporting sustainability. ♻️

Available materials include:
🔹 Cabinet Door Samples
🔹 Quartz & Granite Samples
🔹 Tile Selections
🔹 Cabinet Hardware

📅 August 20, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (By Appointment Only)
💲 $15 per person
📧 Reserve your spot with Johanna Lubahn
📩 [email protected]

Space is limited, so schedule your appointment today and join us for a fun, creative event that combines design, artistry, and environmental responsibility. We can't wait to see what you create! 🎨🌎

08/05/2026

Grant Chats are fun and informative! Join Tayor at the August Chat happening tomorrow, Aug. 6, at The Coffee Barrel in Holt. Drop in anytime between 10 and 11:30 a.m. and talk about grants, membership, project ideas and more!
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08/04/2026

Help paint the mural at Fenner Nature Center! Get all the info below. Registration is required.

08/04/2026

There is still time! The polls close at 8 p.m. today, Aug. 4, 2026! Don't forget to vote "YES" on the county hotel tax increase to tourists that will help fund arts, entertainment and tourism. Read the opinion piece by our director Meghan Martin to learn more! https://lansingarts.org/when-we-invest-in-the-arts-everyone-benefits/

By Meghan Martin I have spent my career making the case for the arts. That case is usually framed in the language of community and culture: the way a live

07/30/2026

New art is up at the BWL Central Substation! Congratulations to artist Wendy Shaft, whose work "Fire Sturgeon" is the next Art Moves REO installation. Shout out to REO Town and to Lansing Board of Water & Light for their partnership in bringing this project to our region! Read more about Art Moves REO. https://tinyurl.com/w9y6avtj

07/24/2026

Did you know that we are currently accepting applications for our Arts Council Young Creatives and Artists in the Community Grant programs? These grants offer amazing opportunities to orgs that offer youth programming and to artists who have a community interactive art project they would like to create. Deadline to apply is Aug. 1, 2026. Learn more here: https://lansingarts.org/grants/ and apply today! You must be a current Arts Council member to apply. Membership is available now at https://lansingarts.org/membership/

(Photo via previous grantees, Red Cedar Writing Project page)

07/20/2026

The Downtown East Lansing Development Authority (DDA) invites community members to a meeting on Tuesday, July 28, at 6:00 p.m. the Hannah Center to explore a potential Artspace mixed-use development. Come discover what an Artspace mixed-use facility is and how it benefits local artists and the community. This is your opportunity to share with the DDA and Artspace consulting teams about the specific spaces, amenities and features you need most as an artist and community member. Join the DDA and Artspace to help identify community goals, and design a project that keeps creative talent in East Lansing. Learn more: https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/370/Downtown-Development-Authority