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Fall at HCMS
Registration for the fall semester at the Hastings Community Music School is open! The fall term begins on September 6th and ends on December 15th, with lessons offered Monday-Thursday. Click the photo above to learn how to sign up!

Heritage Days Beverage Garden
Beat the heat with a cool drink — TAC is partnering with the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation on a beverage garden during Heritage Days in Middleville! Join us on August 20th from noon to 6pm, and have a cold one to support TAEF grantmaking initiatives in the area.

Impact Blog Post
At TAC, we are proud of the impact we make in our community! Our latest blog post is a collection of impact statements from area teachers and students who have been positively affected by TAC programming.

August Newsletter
The Thornapple Arts Council’s monthly newsletter is online now! This August edition includes information on Minigrants, Hastings Live, Arts and Eats, and more.

3 Months to Go!
3 months to go until Arts and Eats! Join us for this celebration of art, food, and farms in Southwest Michigan on October 15th and 16th.

Save the Date
Save the date for a carnival-themed party! Mark your calendars for the 28th Annual Auction for the Arts, coming to Hastings on Saturday, November 5th.

Art in the Air
The first annual Art in the Air exhibition is up! Take a stroll through Downtown Middleville to see the new street pole banners, featuring 32 pieces from artists throughout Barry County.

Artist Directory
Did you know TAC has an artist directory? This free list of area artists and artisans is available on the TAC website for anyone looking for local art. Listing in the directory is open to any artist or artisan living in Barry County.

Bureau of Inquiry
The Thornapple Arts Council presents the Bureau of Inquiry, a series of community questions designed to make you think and help you get to know your neighbors! Take a walk around downtown Hastings, take a look at what others have said, and add your own responses.