ALLEGAN AREA ARTS COUNCIL
2025 is our 28th year
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Next Board Meeting
Oct 20 10:15am
Allegan District Library
Message from Jude Hardin about Art in the Garden
"We had an exceptional event in 2025! Our next Art in the Garden will be Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Silo from 10am to 4pm, with set up starting at 8am. The theme for 2026 is "A Bouquet of Arts". Our intent is to celebrate the many different art forms that are created in Allegan County and beyond.
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We received excellent feedback from vendors and visitors last year; we are busy planning another fun-filled family event. We hope you will join us in 2026 for another successful Art in the Garden!"
AAAC Member Paul Hodge is one of the leads in this Lions Club presentation coming up in October
Summer Arts Camp Scholarship Winners
​They attended:
*Interlochen for art camp
*Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp for music
*Michigan Ballet Academy
Jenna
Callie
Kylee
Carson
Art Reach 7 is Artwork from Art Camp Students
displaying work from our campers, age 5-16
on exhibit in the Marilla Lounge of the Griswold Auditorium and in City Hall's lobby from Aug 18 through Nov 18
Watch for more!
Art Camp 2025 Aug 4-8
Watch for more photos!
The AAAC presents
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The Wildwoods performed on
Sunday, May 4th,
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Here are only some of the
many featured artists
and fine crafters!
some photos from the ART REACH RECEPTION
on Monday, Nov. 18th, at the Griswold
Here are some
pieces of artwork, currently on display
Field Trip to visit Art Prize
on Sept 17th, 2024
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Carpool from Allegan to visit the art at the DeVos Center and the B.O.B. where AAAC member Diane Sumner has a piece on exhibit. Lunch will be within the walking route. To sign up, please contact field trip coordinator Mary Clare Johnson at clarejc7906@yahoo.com.
Chalk the Block
happened on Saturday, July 27th at Trowbridge Plaza during Sidewalk Sales in downtown Allegan. The AAAC supplied chalk and many participated over the course of the day.
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Laura S
Isabella D
In May of 2024,
the AAAC awarded $2740 in Summer Arts Camp Scholarships
to these five area students from three
area high schools.
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Morgan C
Madilyn D
Grace D
Check out a few of our projects prior to 2022
Clockwise from right: Bette and Alva display their Barn Quilt boards from our workshop; Joy stands with her display at Art Hop, River Whispers sculpture by Harry McDaniel commissioned by the AAAC; Sisbro siblings team Robert and Laura with their shark following performance for APS elementary students; Mary Clare at her Grill House Opening; woven rugs for sale at Art in the Garden; and Mary Clare with students in the self-portrait workshop.
