ALLEGAN AREA ARTS COUNCIL
2026 is our 29th year
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Next Board Meeting
April 20th 10:30am
Allegan District Library
AAAC Arts Scholarship 2026
Parents, grandparents, & neighbors! Spread the word about arts council scholarships for students who are currently in 8th - 11th grades to help defray summer arts camps costs. We have awarded to students who have attended vocal, marching band, instrument, piano, dance, art, writing, and drama camps.
We had a wonderful Saturday on April 18th!
(Stay tuned for photos from this year's Art in the Garden!)
Allegan Community Players presents
May 1 & 2 May 3 7:00 pm 2:00 pm
Griswold Auditorium
Photos from the Reception on Friday, February 20th at the Griswold's Marilla Room
The AAAC Board awarded the following prizes at the reception on 11/21/25.
Maryjo Lemanski was our juror.
1st place $100 - Dina Ebeling
2nd place $75 - Paula Corlett Mintek
3rd place $50 - Paul Smith
Honorable Mention $25:
Alexa Birkam Connie Bridges Xavi Frances Corcoran
Jim Kauppi Diane Sumner Holly Willson
Despite the cold weather, Art Hop 2025 was a success with 33 artists, 23 businesses, 10 musicians, and Santa participating!
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
The Wildwoods performed on
Sunday, May 4th,
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
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.
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.
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.
