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Michelle Carlson, named Executive Director
Dear Gallery Community, On behalf of the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center’s Board of Directors, I am honored to announce that Michelle Carlson has been selected to serve as the new Executive Director for Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center. Michelle has been serving as Acting Executive Director since March 9, and before that,…
Read MoreArt is in the eye of the beholder, or in this instance in the hand of the ‘be holder’ of a fishing rod.
“Rainbow Trout, my artwork which I installed at site #3 seemed like a perfect spot, site-specific. The site is a small extended deck space on the boardwalk that borders the Grand River. I screwed the welded rod frames that housed the three resin fish into the wood railing surrounding the extension. But while site #3…
Read MoreArt is In the Middle of the Middle of the Middle of Your Life
In the middle of Michigan, which falls somewhere (roughly) in the middle of the country, is the city of Lansing. In the center of Lansing’s downtown is the Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center (LAG). That’s the middle of the middle of the middle. I discovered the LAG a few years ago, in my forties,…
Read MoreWelcome Michelle, Acting Executive Director
I am honored to serve as the Acting Executive Director for Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, and I thank the Board of Directors for supporting my appointment. Serving as Education Director for over four years has positioned me well to assume this new leadership role. I am originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. My husband John…
Read MoreLeadership Transition – Exciting News!
I have great news! I have accepted a new role to serve as Associate Director of Development, Cultural Arts for Michigan State University. In this new position, I’ll be supporting the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum and the MSU Museum. A place in my heart has been filled by Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center…
Read MoreMy Thoughts on Art in Lansing
When I left my home of 40 years in the Lansing area, I moved into a much smaller home in Petoskey. I was concerned that I would not have adequate room to display all my art, collected over many years. Some of it was rather large and my wall space was rather small in this…
Read MoreWelcome Back
February 1, Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center reopened at the Knapp’s Building in downtown Lansing with a ceremonious ribbon cutting. We feel like we are “home”. Our team is thrilled to welcome you to 300 S. Washington Square, Suite 100, (517) 574-4521. We hope you’ll enjoy our new above-ground location, natural light, and nearby…
Read MoreWe’re Moving!
Announcing New Plans!I am thrilled to share that we’ll be moving to the Knapp’s Building in downtown Lansing. This special opportunity is for at least one year, thanks to the generosity of the George F. Eyde Family, LLC. This architectural landmark features many desired attributes, including an above-ground location, natural light, and nearby parking. Our…
Read More“Poetry is not a Luxury” – Audre Lorde
I wrote the first poem I remember sharing with anyone when I was about 10 years old. It was a poem I gave to my father after both of his parents died not too long after one another. It used end rhyme, not an unusual place for a young poet to start given how most…
Read MoreArt Ability Bags and Access
Art Has No Barriers Art Ability Bags is Celebrating 1 year! I am excited to share that Art Has No Barriers Art Ability Bags is celebrating 1 year of accessible art making. I am thankful that I have been a part of the development and coordination of this incredible collaborative project through my work as…
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