From Michigan to the Big Screen: The Team, Talent, and Determination Behind One Reckless Weekend
An independent film nearing the finish line after years of hard work is bringing together creative talent, community support, and a team determined to see their vision through.
A successful film is about more than the actors audiences see on screen. It is about the people who believe in a story before anyone else sees the finished product, the crew members who work long days behind the scenes, the people who solve problems when things go wrong, and the supporters who help keep a dream alive when the journey becomes difficult.
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Alden B. Dow Home & Studio and Mid-Century Modern Midland Present “MCM: Variations on a Style” Fall Home Tours
The Alden B. Dow Home & Studio and Mid-Century Modern Midland will host its annual fall home tours on Saturday, October 10, from 12–3 p.m., offering visitors the opportunity to step inside three distinctive private Mid-Century Modern homes in Midland.
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10th Annual Party At The Pavilion Benefiting the Humane Society of Midland County returns August 29th
The Party At The Pavilion was started and founded by (Twin Terror Music) Aaron and Austin Banks, back in 2017. The Party At the Pavilion has always been a all ages free admission show aimed at displaying a positive light on the 989 hiphop scene and giving local artists a opportunity to perform and showcase their talents, while giving back and raising money for a good cause.
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Public Arts Midland and Creative 360 Bring Free Performing Arts Event to Grove Park, on Saturday, August 29th!
Public Arts Midland and Creative 360 will bring the performing arts outdoors in Midland with their second Performance in the Park event. Local actors will bring Shakespeare’s The Tempest to life in a family-friendly show, supported by the talents of a wide range of performing groups from the Great Lakes Bay Region.
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Art Seen Festival Returns for 6th Annual Celebration in Sanford
June 13
The Art Seen Festival is excited to announce its 6th Annual event, taking place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Village of Sanford. This year’s festival will be hosted at Harry’s Sewer, where community members of all ages and abilities are invited to pick up a brush and help bring a vibrant new mural to life.
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Three numbers can save a life
Winter in Michigan can be tough. Shorter days and cold weather may keep us indoors and alone more often. During this time of year, people may find themselves struggling with feelings of loneliness and depression, and in some cases substance use and/or thoughts of suicide. If this sounds like you or someone you care about, know that there is help. Three numbers could help save a life.
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Sanford Dam Mural and Walkway Project Announces Call to Artists
The Sanford Dam Mural and Walkway project team is pleased to announce the Call for Artists, inviting muralists from across the country to submit their portfolios for consideration. The artwork consists of an 80 ft. mural on the downstream side of the Sanford Dam powerhouse wall.
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Art Seen Festival Launches 2026 Call for Regional Mural Artists
The Art Seen Festival Committee is excited to announce that the 2026 Call to Artists is now open, inviting muralists from across Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region to submit their portfolios for consideration by February 5, 2026. The festival’s next large-scale public art installation will take place in the Village of Sanford at Harry’s Sewer, located at 351 West Saginaw Road.
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Creative 360 Hosts Small Works Art Fundraiser
On Friday, December 5th, Creative 360 will host its Second Annual Small Works Off the Wall art sale.
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'How Does Your Garden Grow?' Blooms Across Midland County
This summer, the community came together through Public Arts Midland, an initiative of the Midland Area Community Foundation, for its 2025 community art installation, "How Does Your Garden Grow?" 5,000 wooden flowers and butterflies were painted by residents of all ages and abilities, creating a one-of-a-kind garden that now blooms in Grove Park for everyone to enjoy.
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The Friction Theatre Returns with Evil Dead: The Musical for Its Fourth Gory, Glorious Year
The Friction Theatre is thrilled (and maybe a little possessed) to announce the return of Evil Dead: The Musical for its fourth blood-soaked year.
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A New Vision: The Graphic Art of Tim Lewis
The Alden B. Dow Home & Studio proudly presents A New Vision: The Graphic Art of Tim Lewis, an exhibition celebrating the extraordinary life, career, and craft of acclaimed graphic designer and illustrator Timothy Gale Lewis. A native of Midland, Michigan, Lewis was shaped by a city defined by the arts, science, and creativity, a vision brought to life through the inspiring work of Alden B. Dow, F.A.I.A., Architect Laureate of Michigan.
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Public Arts Midland and Cultural Awareness Coalition Announce Call for Artists for 2025 Creativity Contest
Public Arts Midland and the Midland Area Cultural Awareness Coalition are inviting community members of all ages and experience levels to participate in the 2025 Creativity Contest, which will celebrate the theme “In Diversity There Is Beauty and Strength.” Public Arts Midland and the Midland Area Cultural Awareness Coalition are both Midland Area Community Foundation initiatives.
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Midland’s Own Mintlights Drops New EP with June 20 Concert
Join Tri-cities singer-songwriter, Mintlights (Lux Izquierdo) on June 20th at Creative 360, for an acoustic night celebrating the release of their debut EP, "Acoustic Heart". Acoustic Heart was born from the love songs that have marked a special moment in Lux’s life when finding and losing love. This event will celebrate the inspiration behind the EP, and the artists and songs that ignited Lux’s love for music and songwriting.
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Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens Expands the Arts For All Program in Partnership with the Midland County Educational Service Agency
The Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens, in cooperation with the Midland County Educational Service Agency, is expanding the museum’s Arts for All program to include students serviced by the Midland County ESA.
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Never Shared with Public: The Dorothy Dow Arbury Home Tour
The Alden B. Dow Home & Studio is pleased to announce that for the first time in its 85-year history, the Dorothy Dow Arbury Residence, a masterwork designed by her brother, Michigan’s Architect Laureate, Alden B. Dow F.A.I.A., will be open to the public for one day of guided tours on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
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Exploring the Arts & Outer Space: Meet Alex Woody
“I want to continue helping shape a community where the arts aren’t just an add-on but a driving force of our identity. Midland has the heart, the vision, and the people to make that happen, and I’m grateful to be a part of it.” - Alex Woody
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Space Explorers: THE INFINITE Extends at Midland Center by Popular Demand!
Due to overwhelming demand, Midland Center for the Arts is extending the exclusive Midwest engagement of Space Explorers: THE INFINITE through April 6, 2025!
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Creating Home, Arts, & Service: Meet Katie Trzaska-Miller
"Through my work with Youth Action Council, I began understanding the broader issues affecting my community, such as socioeconomic disparities and housing inequities. Even as a teenager, I was exposed to the challenges others faced and learned about the people and organizations striving to make a difference. Watching Muskegon change and grow over the past 20-25 years has been fascinating. These experiences influenced my understanding of the vital role community foundations play in supporting and enhancing the places we live." -Katie Trzaska-Miller
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Enjoy Life Art: Meet Jazz Benitez
“I was hired at the coffee shop and asked to teach art classes. There wasn't one big defining moment, but rather taking the right steps or pivoting towards what felt good. Being around people who genuinely care about me created a foundation to bravely step into things I've always wanted to do but was too nervous to say yes. I found people who really cared about me as an individual and not just a number on their payroll. Finding my voice made this place home.” -Jazz Benitez
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