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September-October Newsletter
The Thornapple Arts Council’s monthly newsletter is online now. Click the photo above for information on the Auction for the Arts, funding for arts educators, and more.
Giving Tuesday
We know December 1st seems a long way off, but we’re already gearing up for Giving Tuesday! As our organization’s 35th anniversary approaches in November, click through to find out how you can help support the arts in Barry County.
Auction for the Arts
You’re invited to our Sock Hop Auction for the Arts! Join us on November 14th for a fully virtual experience. Raffles? Check. Costume contest? Check. Dance tutorial? Check.
Virtual Lessons Available
This fall, the Hastings Community Music School is pleased to offer students the choice of in-person lessons or virtual lessons via Zoom. Click through for more information.
Grants for Arts Educators
The MCACA School Grant program is back! Michigan K-12 arts educators of any discipline are eligible to apply for funding. Click through for more information.
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.
The Arts Online
Opportunities for the arts do not end during a shutdown — they just move online! The Thornapple Arts Council is compiling a list of free, online arts opportunities, including dance classes, music performances, art lessons, and more. Click through to see what we have so far!
Artist Directory
Artists living in Barry County can join our free online directory! Click the image for more information.
