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   Welcome to the Arts & Industry Council  

The Arts & Industry Council (AIC), formerly the United Arts Council of Calhoun County, is Michigan's oldest incorporated non-profit arts council. The AIC provides marketing and technical services, professional development programs, and grants to more than 60 arts and cultural organizations and hundreds of Michigan artists. The AIC Events Calendar is the region's only one-stop source of information for arts/culture activity!

As Calhoun County's arts advocate, the AIC's mission is to improve quality of life through the arts by focusing on four strategic areas of action: 1) growing the arts and creative industries, 2) marketing the arts, 3) advocating for the arts, and 4) facilitating networks.

The AIC's new strategic plan places discernable emphasis on creative industries and cultural economic development. All of the new AIC programs and services outlined on this site have been requested by community stakeholders. We hope you'll find these tools useful and will come back to visit us often!

 
   Featured Member  
Monica Williams

Monica's Creative Memories Arts & Craft Gallery will bring education and cultural enrichment to residents of the Greater Calhoun Region regardless of race, creed , language or age.

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  Recent Headlines  
Free July Lecture Hosted by Kingman Museum
June 30,2009
Kingman Museum?s July 7th, First Tuesday Lecture will feature Dr. Kirk Korista, professor of astronomy at Western Michigan University. The lecture begins at 6:00 p.m. and will include an opportunity for guests to ask the speaker questions. This...
 
Second Art Exhibit at Tibbits Opera House
June 26,2009
COLDWATER - A new art exhibit will be opening in Tibbits Gallery on June 18 and will remain on display until July 20, 2009, presented by The Blue Moon Art Group. Their exhibit, titled Blue Moon Over Branch County, features forty pieces of art...
 
Tibbits Opera House Presents "Leading Ladies"
June 26,2009
COLDWATER ? Larry and Pam Satek, owners of the international award winning Satek Winery in Fremont, In., decided to become more involved with the arts in their community. When the opportunity presented itself to become a Tibbits Summer Theatre...
   
  Highlighted Events
Vibe@5 featuring Zion Lion (intermission: Limbo Contest)

Open-air concert series features world beat and regional musicians. This exciting series is set against the scenic backdrop of downtown Battle Creek's riverfront and treasured historic buildings. Read More
 
Stars of the Pharaohs

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You?ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some Read More
 
Festival Market Music featuring Tropical Mix

Mid-day series features bluegrass, old-time, and vocal harmonies. Staged in the gazebo near the downtown Farmers' Market, this is the perfect place to enjoy lunch outdoors, weather permitting Read More
 

  Featured Classifieds
"Going Goth" at Tibbits Opera House

In conjunction with out Community Mural, Tibbits Arts Alive Gallery presents "Going Goth" American Gothic Parodies from July 23, 2009 through August 24, 2009. Entries accepted June 17-19. It is $5 per entry, with a limit of three entries per... Read More
 
Call for Entries

Artisphere is a tax-exempt art services organization whose mission is providing a high-quality event that attracts, entertains, educates, inspires and enriches a diverse audience, and thus brings the community together through the arts, a group who... Read More
 
Community Spirit Awards

The First Peoples Fund, a national nonprofit organization, is accepting nominations for the Community Spirit Award, which recognizes American Indian artists who have made substantial contributions to their communities. The program will honor four... Read More
 
 
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