Lansing Art Gallery selected for over $42,000 in local Arts & Cultural Grant Awards

Lansing Art Gallery 113 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933

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November 16, 2010

Lansing Art Gallery selected for over $42,000 in local Arts & Cultural Grant Awards

Mayor Virg Bernero announced today that Lansing Art Gallery was selected as a recipient for funds under the Lansing Economic Development Corporation’s arts and culture grant program. Recent Cultural Economic Development Plan’s findings encourage support of arts and culture. “Encouraging a diverse arts and cultural community in Lansing is vital to our efforts to create sustainable growth,” Mayor Bernero said. The grants support excellence in a wide range of artistic and cultural disciplines.

Lansing Art Gallery will direct funds received toward programming, which will provide awareness, education and enjoyment of the visual arts by promoting the works of Michigan artists. Lansing Art Gallery’s awarded projects include: “Art in Action”- a three part program, which focuses on visual arts education and appreciation, and “City Streets Exhibition,” - which offers an interactive visual journey through the pedestrian corridors of downtown Lansing.

Executive Director, Catherine Babcock, states, “During a time in which many cities are struggling, it is heartwarming to see this level of arts and cultural support maintained. I am excited about implementing the programs for both grants; each will expand Lansing Art Gallery’s education outreach and audience for the visual arts in our city.”

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

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Lansing Art Gallery Hours:

Tuesday – Friday 10 – 4 PM, Saturdays 1 – 4 PM, First Sunday of the month 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

Media: 

Lansing Art Gallery Arts & Cultural Grant Awards PDF