Programs
The Art à Loan program is designed to encourage young artists and to share their talents with the larger community. Teachers from over thirty schools, public and private, respond to an invitation to submit artwork from their students from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
The exhibit consists of approximately 60 pieces selected from hundreds by a committee of jurors. The pieces are professionally framed by local businesses and Jackson Civic Art Association members. Once framed the pieces are placed in public locations around Jackson County for one year. At the end of the year the art is returned to the student artists.
Art à Loan began in 2007 through the generous support of the Chester H. and Marion Baylis Gardner Fund, a fund of the Jackson County Community Foundation, the Jackson Literary and Arts Association and the Rotary Foundation. Area businesses and private individuals have donated monies, through the rental fees, to continue this project for student artists next year.
The program is possible through a partnership between the Jackson Civic Art Association, Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History and the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County.
To view this year's images, click here.
The Arts and Cultural Alliance in partnership with the City of Jackson and the Ella Sharp Museum is responsible for preserving, advocating and developing public art projects. The Public Art Committee reviews potential gifts of art to the City’s collection according the Guidelines for the Public Art Ordinance and recommends appropriate locations for the installation of permanent public art.
To view the art works, click here.
The Arts and Cultural Alliance offers professional development opportunities to build your skills and knowledge for both personal development and career advancement. The sessions are intended for arts and cultural organizations as well as individual artists. Click here for current workshop information.
The Arts and Cultural Alliance is currently seeking donated items for its annual “Upscale Garage Sale” which will be held June 26 & 27 at the Jackson Symphony Orchestra (JSO) offices located at 215 W. Michigan Avenue in downtown Jackson. Friday hours will be 5 pm - 9 pm and Saturday 8 am - 1 pm. Interested in donating? Please drop off your items on the following dates: April 25, May 30 or June 20 from 9 am until 12 noon at the JSO offices. If these dates are inconvenient for you please call Joan Cummings at 517-782-3221 to make other arrangements or to have someone pick them up. Particulary sought after items include gently used furniture, books, designer clothing and household goods. Although we accept all donations.
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