Be A Tourist in Your Own Town Special Event • Interactive mural experience

Lansing Art Gallery • 119 N. Washington Sq, Ste. 101 • Lansing, MI 48933

Media Contact: Catherine Babcock 517-374-6400 x 2

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Be A Tourist in Your Own Town Special Event - Interactive mural with local artist, Kate Cosgrove
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Lansing Art Gallery

Lansing Art Gallery will provide an interactive activity for children during Be A Tourist in your Own Town. The Gallery welcomes children of all ages to a FREE interactive arts experience designed by exhibiting artist, Kate Cosgrove.

Kate Cosgrove, considers it a “serious mission to spread some joy with the work” she creates. Kate’s current exhibit, ArtVenture, exposes young people to her illustrations. She states, “I was born into a family where everyone makes something: art, music, food, clothing, noise, a mess... In her exhibit, she thrives on the opportunity to show an exhibit of whimsical illustrations and is hoping to “pay-forward” the inspiration she received as a young artist.

Kate is an illustrator and fine artist from Michigan. She received a bachelor’s of fine art, with honors, from Michigan State University. Kate’s illustrations have been published in books, magazines, newspapers, and exhibited in galleries and art shows. Kate’s fans range across the United States, as well as internationally. Kate was awarded a grant from the Arts Council of Greater Lansing to help support the project. Animal ArtVenture continues through June 23, 2011.

For additional information contact Lansing Art Gallery at (517) 374-6400.

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Lansing Art Gallery Hours: Tu – Fri 10 – 4 PM, Sat 1 – 4 PM, First Sun 1 – 4 PM • Closed Holiday Weekends

Lansing Art Gallery is a non-profit arts organization serving the greater Lansing and statewide communities of Michigan artists. The Gallery is located in downtown Lansing and features Michigan artists in changing exhibitions, education, and a Gallery Shop with a lease/purchase program. Lansing Art Gallery’s programs are funded in part by the City of Lansing, Ingham County, and the membership of Lansing Art Gallery. Employment programs, activities, and services of Lansing Art Gallery are provided for equally and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or handicap.

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Image - Interactive mural with local artist, Kate Cosgrove