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]]> http://lansingartgallery.org/directions/feed/ 0 Lansing Art Gallery Qualifies for Public Contribution Michigan Income Tax Credit http://lansingartgallery.org/mitc2007/ http://lansingartgallery.org/mitc2007/#comments Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:35:21 +0000 Admin http://lansingartgallery.org/mitc2007/ Lansing Art Gallery Qualifies for Public Contribution Michigan Income Tax Credit
New Status Puts Gallery on Par With Museums, Libraries and Other Essential Cultural Institutions

LANSING—Lansing Art Gallery has recently qualified for the Michigan Income Tax Credit, under the Public Contribution category. This news couldn’t come at a better time, as state budget and economy woes have created a $40,000 operational debt that threatens to close the gallery.

“During this dire and difficult time for the arts, it’s nice to hear some good news for the gallery,” said Lansing Art Gallery Executive Director Catherine Babcock. “But it will only help keep the gallery up and running if it inspires people to donate to our cause and collect on the credit.”

In addition to getting a deduction for federal tax purposes, Michigan residents who donate to the Lansing Art Gallery may take a 50% credit against state tax with a maximum tax credit of $400 for taxpayers filing jointly ($200 for a single taxpayer). For example, a $200 donation to the gallery for a single filer in the 35% tax bracket would actually only cost $30 after federal and state deductions. A $400 donation for a married couple filing jointly in the 36% tax bracket would cost only $60.

The steady decline in income for all arts organizations is extremely challenging, and the shortage of money is now being directly felt by Lansing Art Gallery.  The fact that Lansing Art Gallery continues to make a full contribution to Lansing’s social, economic and creative life in such difficult financial times is remarkable.

“Lansing Art Gallery has been part of the City of Lansing’s arts and cultural life for more than 43 years,” said Babcock. “But we’ve never suffered as severely as we have from this current economic climate. We hope that anyone and everyone familiar with the gallery will donate and help preserve this Lansing institution. We need help to keep Lansing art alive.”

]]> http://lansingartgallery.org/mitc2007/feed/ 0 “From Clay to Bronze” http://lansingartgallery.org/from-clay-to-bronze/ http://lansingartgallery.org/from-clay-to-bronze/#comments Wed, 01 Nov 2006 21:35:51 +0000 Admin http://lansingartgallery.org/from-clay-to-bronze/ December 14, 2006, Thursday 12 – 2 PM

“From Clay to Bronze”, Leslie artist Roger Smith will demonstrate how he brings clay sculpture to life in bronze.

]]> http://lansingartgallery.org/from-clay-to-bronze/feed/ 0 Demonstration Calendar http://lansingartgallery.org/calendar/ http://lansingartgallery.org/calendar/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2006 21:47:37 +0000 Admin http://66.29.116.202/2006/07/12/calendar/ The Lansing Art Gallery staff and Board of Directors are committed to presenting quality visual arts exhibitions which represent the diversity of work now being done by artists living and working in Michigan.

Artist Demonstration Schedule 2007

During demonstrations, Lansing Art Gallery offers a 10% discount on the demonstrating artist’s work.

JANUARY – No Demonstrations

FEBRUARY

February 8, 2007, Thursday 12 – 2 PM “Pre-Valentine’s Day Artist Demonstration”, Artists Connie Dickhaut and Cora Hodney will present a variety of delightful creations focusing on a romantic theme. Cora designs unique, one-of-a-kind handbags and Connie creates jewelry using primarily Michigan stones.

February 22, 2007, Thursday 12 – 2 PM “Decorative Painting” Joyce Schwannecke

MARCH

March 8, 2007, Thursday 12 – 2 PM “Art by Mimi” Dog Portraits, Miriam Prussack

March 13, 2007 Tuesday 12 – 2 PM
“Random Acts of Knitting”
Knitting To experience “Random Acts of Knitting” step inside the Lansing Art Gallery, Tuesday, March 13, from 12-2 PM to spin, knit and crochet. Michigan fiber artists Jacquie, Nancy, and Connie will be on-site to assist with exploring different yarns and techniques.
March 22, 2007, Thursday 12 – 2 PM “Painting with Pastels”, Juanita Baldwin

APRIL

April 5, 2007, Thursday 12 – 2 PM “Wheel thrown pottery”, John Whitney

April 19, 2007, Thursday 12 – 2 PM ” Shibori Dye techniques on cloth”, Alice Brinkman

MAY

May 3, 2007 12 – 2 PM Paper techniques, “Handmade Greeting Cards”, Andy & Myra Oliver-Rink

May 17, 2007 12 – 2 PM “Chinese Painting”, Cassie Brogan

May 31, 2007 12 – 2 PM “Feltworks” felting demonstration, Nicolette Rose

JUNE

June 14, 2007, Thursday 12 – 2 PM “Oil pastel painting with crayons”, Andy Krino

June 28, 2007, Thursday 12 – 2 PM “Relief printing”, Alison Reimus

JULY

July 12, 2007, Thursday 12 – 2 PM “Blacksmithing/Forged Steel” – Douglas Thayer
Webberville artist Douglas Thayer will use a portable forge to demonstrate the ancient art of blacksmithing.

July 26, 2007, Thursday 12 – 2 PM “Pewabic Pottery”

AUGUST

August 9, 2007, Thursday 12 – 2 PM “Sterling Silver Jewelry”, Amelia Falk

August 23, Thursday 12 – 2 PM ” Sculpture”, Jeffery Bohl

SEPTEMBER

September 6, 2007 Thursday 12 – 2 PM ” The Art of Illustration”, Barbara Hranilovich

September 20, 2007 12 – 2 PM “Weaving with Alternative Materials”, Martha Brownscombe

OCTOBER

OCTOBER 4, 2007 12-2 PM “Bookbinding and paper techniques”, Geri Oliver

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

December 13, 2007 12 – 2 ” Here & There, water media”, Mark Mehaffey

Mission Statement
The Lansing Art Gallery promotes public awareness, enjoyment and education of the visual arts through the support of Michigan artist.

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