On Feb 22, 2020, AAAC presented a Barn Quilts painting class with Barb Bennett of ABC Barn Quilts. A one-day workshop at Otsego Public Library. Many thanks to the gamesome participants in the AAAC-sponsored Barn Quilt Painting Workshop, led by Barb Bennett of ABC Quilts. The Otsego Public Library became a kaleidoscope of color, with […]
On Festive Friday, Dec 13, 2019, families and friends had a marvelous time in downtown Allegan at the AAAC / City of Allegan 12th annual Art Hop. Christmas spirits were lifted with Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, Free Hot Chocolate and Cookies, Live Music throughout downtown and Santa at the Allegan District Library and they even had […]
Nine lucky young artists enjoyed the artistic expertise of Mary Claire Johnson on Saturday, Nov 16th at Pine Trails Elementary. The 8 to 13 year-olds produced fabulous self-portraits in the van Gogh style, using watercolor and pastel. Thanks to all the participants. Our next workshop for 9-13 year-olds will be Jan 18 at Pine Trails. […]
The evening of August 1st (2019) Allegan Art Space hosted a casual artist reception. It was a chance to meet and greet contributing Art Space artists. A wonderful chance for local artists and art lovers to get to know like-minded friends, new and old. During the artist reception, there were snacks, drinks, and live acoustic […]
The 2018 Allegan Art Hop was a wonderful success again this year. It was the 11th Annual Art Hop. It was a beautiful evening and even the weather cooperated. We were able to have over 40 artists display their talents at 15 venues in downtown Allegan Michigan. Santa visited with many children and there was […]
Twenty-six members of the Allegan Area Arts Council recently returned, on October 2nd, from an arts-focused trip to Italy. Local residents Joann and Bill Chaney (who owned a travel company in Indiana for decades) planned the trip for arts council members. Joann currently serves on the arts council board of directors. The ten-day trip began […]
A total of $4,515 was given to Allegan area students in the form of Scholarships to various summer camps for the arts. The recipients of Allegan Area Arts Council’s awards for 2018 fine arts spring and summer camps are pictured (from left in front) Abbigail Long of Fennville who is attending WMU Music camp for […]
The Allegan Area Arts Council had a wonderful 2018 Art In The Garden. Here are some photos. Rainy and cold outside, but warm and beautiful inside.
Here are a few good photos of the Allegan Labyrinth at Rossmen Park: A beautiful new place for healing, reflection and learning. “Where can you seek healing of the mind, body, and spirit? Where can you go to become centered and strengthened as you confront a chronic disease? How can you emotionally prepare for surgery? […]
Save The Earth was the theme for the Allegan Area Arts Council Art Camp this year! The campers talked about all the ways they could help our environment by recycling and keeping our earth safe and clean for people and animals! The twenty seven campers and two extraordinary older helpers used many recycled supplies and […]
