CCS provides you the opportunity to study at a world-class institution that not only gives you the knowledge to become a great artist or designer, but also the experience to prove it through your work.

Through shared expression, we can discover both unique perspectives and reminders of what make us not so different. Art often leads us to these realizations, because when someone interprets the world around us it invites us to consider our own interpretations.

Enriching the mind, body and spirit of the Eastern Upper Peninsula communities we serve through the presentation of artistic and cultural exhibitions and programs.

We support the creative tension between intellect and spirit, science and faith, individual and community, tradition and change, challenging us to honor our legacy by embracing the future.

The ArtPrize organization produces open citywide contemporary art experiences that encourage critical discourse, celebrate artists, transform urban space and promote cultural understanding.

Mackinac Arts Council works to meet the arts and cultural needs of Mackinac Island through a diversity of initiatives, services, and cultural programming.