Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center in partnership with the City of Lansing is proud to bring to Lansing, the annual ArtPath River Trail Exhibition. More than two and a half miles of the Lansing River Trail gets highlighted with talented Michigan artists at multiple scenic and historic locations through the heart of downtown Lansing.

On average, over roughly 100,000 visitors enjoyed the River Trail during ArtPath each year!  

Artwork of all media are eligible including natural materials, such as Wheatpaste and Moss-art, to murals, paintings, sculptures, and fiber installations.

Individuals or teams are encouraged to create installations that are interactive and engaging with park visitors.  Artists may also submit artwork for multiple sites along the path and will be granted $1,000 for each accepted submission.

ArtPath is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Lansing, Michigan.  It spans roughly 3 miles of the paved Lansing River Trail along the east bank of the Grand River.

You can access ArtPath from 4 trailheads located at locations marked on our map that include public parking and accessible paved pathways.

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Turner-Dodge House Trailhead
Oakland Ave Trailhead
Saginaw St Trailhead
River St Trailhead Near Elm Park

ArtPath is completely free of charge to the public!  The Lansing Art Gallery, in partnership with the City of Lansing, as well as multiple generous sponsors make it possible to bring the public these great exhibitions year after year.

If you wish to make a contribution to this year's ArtPath or future exhibits, sponsor additional events, or become a member of the Lansing Art Gallery, check out the links below or simply ask an associate the next time you visit the gallery!

Become an ArtPath Sponsor
Become A Gallery Member
Donate to Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center

The City of Lansing goes to great lengths to provide wheelchair and assisted mobility access to the public river pathways.  Handicap parking can be found near the trail and art exhibits at four unique trailhead locations.

Turner-Dodge House Trailhead
Oakland Ave Trailhead
Saginaw St Trailhead
River St Trailhead Near Elm Park
For more information regarding Lansing Public access, please contact the City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department.  For more information on the Lansing River Trail visit: https://www.lansingmi.gov/1059/Lansing-River-Trail

ArtPath is located within Lansing City Park property along the Lansing River Trail.  Lansing parks are considered closed between the hours of evening sundown (dusk) and morning sunrise (dawn).

Each artist puts a lot of time and energy into making the art on the river trail interesting and beautiful. While we encourage you to look closely and enjoy the displays, we ask that you do not touch, climb-on, or alter the artwork in any way.  Some of the displays may be interactive, and signs will be posted at these unique locations.

While the artists are commissioned to display their artwork, not all works are city property and will be returned back to the original artists.

As a simple reminder, defacing public works is a crime.  Damage to public property is punishable by law under the City of Lansing governance.

If you witness an act of vandalism to city property or artwork on the river trail, please remain calm and proceed to a safe location if the act is still in progress. Call proper authorities and the gallery office to report any damages you may have seen.

Your safety is the number one priority!

1. Keep your distance.
2. Do not interact or interfere with ongoing vandalism.
3. Call the City of Lansing's non-emergency phone number at 517-483-4600
4. Take photos or videos of the crime if you are not feeling threatened or feel you are in danger.
5. Contact the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center at (517) 574-4521 or in person by visiting:
   Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center
   300 S. Washington Sq. Suite 100
   Lansing, MI 48933

While we do leave it up to our artists to interact with park patrons as they feel comfortable, we do ask that you mind their privacy and practice social distancing during times when COVID is a risk.  Maintain six feet of distance and wear a face covering when applicable.

Some artists prefer to remain undisturbed while installing their works, and we ask that you please respect their wishes to remain distant, especially while they are working with hazardous and heavy materials or machinery.

ArtPath artists are provided materials including lanyards, tee shirts, and contact information that can be validated by calling the gallery office or the City of Lansing.

All ArtPath artists are commissioned by the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center and the City of Lansing. Each has been granted special permission to install their works on City property.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns and please refrain from interfering with any art installations in progress.

Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center: +517.374.6400
City of Lansing Parks & Recreation: +517.483.4277

Some of the artists who install 3D sculpture and material installations do sell their artwork.  If you see something you love and wish to make a purchase or have a painted piece replicated, you can reach out directly to the gallery for appointments or sales inquiries by calling the Gallery at (517) 574-4521

Some of our artists also list their works on our retail page.

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Each year, the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center performs a formal "Call To Artists" in the weeks leading up to ArtPath.  Communications are sent out via web, email, and post office mail.  To join the mailing list, you can reach out directly to the gallery by scheduling an appointment to meet with the exhibitions director, or by calling the Gallery at (517) 574-4521.

You can also sign up for the gallery newsletter to stay informed on ArtPath and other major art events.

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Becoming a sponsor is both fun and rewarding.  Each year we open the event up for major title sponsorship which includes nearly all publications and outreach for ArtPath, all the way to individual sponsorship for artists and site locations.

You can learn more by visiting our ArtPath sponsorship page, or other program sponsorships that interest you.

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