Thornapple Arts Council

Barry County Michigan

269.945.2002

231 S Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058

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    • Community Music School
    • Hastings Live
    • Jazz Festival
    • Thornapple Players
  • VISUAL ARTS
    • Artist Directory
    • ArtPrize Bus Tour
    • Arts and Eats
    • Barry County Artists Exhibition
  • SCHOLARSHIPS & ASSISTANCE
    • Financial Assistance
    • Additional Aid Opportunities
  • SPECIAL EVENTS
    • Inspired Artisan Events
    • Special Events
  • NEWS
    • Latest News
    • Monthly Newsletter
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    • Auction for the Arts
    • Giving Tuesday
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    • What We Do
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COVID-19 Updates

Due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19, the Thornapple Arts Council has elected to take measures designed to help ensure the safety of our staff and community.
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The Arts Online

Opportunities for the arts do not end during a shutdown — they just move online! That is why the Thornapple Arts Council is pleased to provide a list of free arts opportunities offered virtually.
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The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County was founded in November 1985 by Sue Drummond with help from John Fehsenfeld and many generous supporters behind the scenes. 35 years later, Thornapple Arts Council members, volunteers, and staff maintain their vision to spark creativity, community, and culture through programs and education that bring personal enrichment and quality of life to Barry County residents.

The Thornapple Arts Council was a completely volunteer organization until the fall of 1998 when the first part-time managing director was hired. Today TAC has three part-time staff members with continued volunteer community support.

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Recent News 

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Arts and Eats Applications Open

Applications for the 2021 Arts and Eats tour are open! We invite artists, restaurants, and farms located within the tour area to join the tour and help share all that West Michigan has to offer.

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Jazz Fest Applications Open

Though the Jazz Fest will look a little different this year, applications are now open for middle and high school big bands! Click through to learn more.

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December-January Newsletter

The Thornapple Arts Council’s monthly newsletter is online now. Click the photo above for information on the TAC Jazz Festival, Arts and Eats applications, and more.

Post Grants

Grant Money Available

Michigan K-12 arts educators of any discipline are eligible to apply for school grants anytime through April 16th or until funds are depleted. Click through to learn more.

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BCAE Schedule Change

Beginning in 2021, the Barry County Artists Exhibition will become a summer exhibition! To facilitate this schedule change, there will be no exhibition in 2020. Click through to read more.

Upcoming Events

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231 South Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058
269-945-2002
Regular hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9:00-4:00

The Thornapple Arts Council is supported in part by an operational grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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  • HOME
  • PERFORMING ARTS
    ▼
    • Community Music School
    • Hastings Live
    • Jazz Festival
    • Thornapple Players
  • VISUAL ARTS
    ▼
    • Artist Directory
    • ArtPrize Bus Tour
    • Arts and Eats
    • Barry County Artists Exhibition
  • SCHOLARSHIPS & ASSISTANCE
    ▼
    • Financial Assistance
    • Additional Aid Opportunities
  • SPECIAL EVENTS
    ▼
    • Inspired Artisan Events
    • Special Events
  • NEWS
    ▼
    • Latest News
    • Monthly Newsletter
  • GIVE BACK
    ▼
    • Auction for the Arts
    • Giving Tuesday
    • Donate
  • ABOUT US
    ▼
    • What We Do
    • Staff / Board
    • Calendar
    • Contact Us