News & Updates
Staff Spotlight: Kyle Richard
I believe that art is one of the purest forms of human expression. With that said, I haven’t always been the arts advocate that I consider myself to be today. I originally went to university to be a teacher. My educational background focused on the other humanities; history, government, economics, and geography. I always thought…
Turning a Pivot Into a Pirouette
I’m reflecting on our positive progress – feats our team at Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center has accomplished despite the global pandemic, economic crisis, and ongoing struggles against racial inequity. As we have passed more than six months since the state’s declaration of emergency, I’m proud of our work to-date and excited about what’s…
Featured Artist: Kylie Thomas
I am a mixed media artist living and working in the Lansing area, and recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a BFA in Printmedia. My work is centered around creativity and the creative process, and the escape this can bring others. I am also interested in using art to heal and make a statement…
Featured Donor: Norm Charles
Norm Charles has been a fan of the Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center for decades. From its days sharing space with BoarsHead Theater a former car dealership to the newest incarnation just steps from the Capitol, Charles appreciates everything the organization brings to the greater Lansing community. “When I started supporting the gallery about…
Courageous Efforts and New Challenges During the Pandemic
During the pandemic, Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center has faced unprecedented circumstances. As a leader, I’ve had to make tough choices about timing, safety, and how to communicate about the global crisis. I’m truly grateful that is not my responsibility alone – our Board President Keith Rouse is a brilliant and gracious partner. In…
An artist and advocate for greater Lansing’s creative community
Brian Whitfield’s energetic, vibrant artwork displays influences of jazz and graphic design. As a Lansing native on the Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center’s board of directors, he brings his perspective as a fine artist to the table, providing a voice for Michigan’s creative community. Whitfield graduated from Lansing Sexton High School and headed to…
A Vision for Hope – Addressing Vandalism
ARTpath: A Community Partnership ARTpath is a partnership between Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center and the City of Lansing’s Parks and Recreation Department in its third year. Annually, we activate spaces for Michigan artists along 3.5 miles of the Lansing River Trail during the months of June, July, and August. ARTpath 2020 required months…
It Takes a Village
Exterior murals provide an opportunity to make a big statement that affects how a neighborhood feels. I’ve been lucky to have done several murals in local schools and health centers, as well as the one on the side of what is now Old Town General Store. This one needs some refreshing, so we’re gathering the…
“The Arts Resonate With Me Deeply”
Throughout her life, Hari Kern’s ideas about giving have shifted. “I never thought of myself as a philanthropist until the past few years,” said Kern, who recently retired from her psychotherapy practice. “As a minister’s daughter, I spent a lot of time in church, and there was a big emphasis on giving back to others,…
Facing Adversity Together
Navigating Highs and Lows Since the pandemic struck, time seems irregular. One day becomes weeks, or a heartbeat feels like a day. We are experiencing exceptional highs and lows in the span of one day, grieving and celebrating, in turn. I’m grateful that together, with our stakeholders for Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, our…