HOURS
Tues - Fri 10:00 - 5:30
Saturday 10:00 - 3:00
CLOSED: Sunday & Monday
106 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307 231-796-2420
Artworks is a non-profit organization for the humanities and the arts located in Big Rapids, Michigan. Its mission is to initiate and support humanities and arts activities that enrich our lives, nurture our creative effort and vitalize the community.
Programs and activities supported by Artworks include
- A fine art gallery and gift shop for art exhibits and a place where local artists sell their artwork on consignment
- Art classes for persons of all ages and skills
- Literature, art and other workshops for children
- A dance studio for teaching ballroom, ballet, jazz, and other dances
- A Foreign Film Festival
- A Speakers Bureau for presentations and performances
- Various author and book presentations and workshops
Future plans for Artworks include
- Build our capacity to serve the community both for programming expansion and improvements to our facility.
- Realize a long range goal to have our own facility that can house many studios for artists, writers and musicians and help beginners and veterans to work and share their interests in a shared setting.
- Provide performing groups with enough space to practice and present community entertainment.
- Offer a collection of art media that can be loaned free for use by families and small groups.
- Provide a setting for other non-profit groups and service organizations to enjoy a facility dedicated to community service.
- Encourage writers, performers, and artists already active and meeting regularly to continue their cultural activities.
BECOME A PATRON OF THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Artworks receives funding from public and private grants, fund raising events, class and presentation fees, and support from generous donors like you. Please be a part of these programs and plans and consider how you can contribute to our community.
If you're interested in becoming a financial donor or contribute in other ways to Artworks, please contact Artworks at 231-796-2420 or download the Patron form.
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS | ||
| Executive Board | Board | |
| Doug Haneline, President Jack Batdorff, Past President Betty Stolarek, VP Program Lori O'Neil, Secretary Lorraine James |
Marion Beadle Scott Cohen Mark Gifford Cheryl Gould Lori Hathway Dave Lerew |
Marlies Manning Lolly Nicol Lori O'Neil Steve Ross Jeff Rumsey Cheryl Stein |
STAFF
Jeanette Fleury, Executive Director
Pat Heeter, Gallery Manager
Patricia Terpstra, Education Director
Diane Kennedy, Office Manager