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Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center to close permanently
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center () will officially close after 60 years at the end of April due to ongoing financial issues. In September 2024, LAGEC's board of directors temporarily closed the gallery to reevaluate financials and suspended operations to focus on reorganizing exhibits and educational programs after a decrease in donations, sponsorships, grants, and attendance. Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center temporarily closes due to financial issues In a news release sent to 6 News, LAGEC said after months of developing plans to secure funding, the financial situation remained flawed. 'We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported the Lansing Art Gallery over theyears — from staff and board members to the local community and artists,' said the Board ofDirectors. 'This has been an incredibly difficult decision, but we are proud of the gallery's legacyand the important role it has played in shaping the cultural fabric of Lansing. We look forward towatching the other arts organizations beautify our community.' The gallery will host a final Thursday, April 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature local and statewide artwork that's available for purchase. The gallery's last solo exhibition, Dog Days will be displayed during the final Closing Reception on Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. List of dates and times for LAGEC will host liquidation sales: Thursday, April 17th, 4 p.m. -7 p.m. Friday, April 18th, 4 p.m. -7 p.m. Saturday, April 19th, 11 a.m. -3 p.m. Friday, April 25th, 4 p.m. -7 p.m. Saturday, April 26th, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27th, 11 a.m. -3 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Art gallery with almost 60 years of history in Lansing announces its closure
The Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, which has been part of the arts scene in Michigan's capital since 1965, has announced its upcoming closing. "After much deliberation and a heavy heart the board has made a very difficult decision to close the Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center, effective at the end of April," the gallery announced on social media. "We understand that this news will come as a significant shock to many in the arts community. In light of this, there will be a final reception on Thursday, April 3rd, 5PM-8PM to honor the 60 years of the gallery's legacy and to celebrate the contributions the organization has made to the local arts landscape." The center was at the corner of South Washington Square and West Washtenaw Street. Its last solo exhibition, Dog Days by Yve Holtzclaw, will be on display through April 3. The organization then known as Lansing Community Art Gallery formed in 1965 to provide the Lansing area with "a showplace for original art forms," and became the city's first permanent art gallery. Starting with its six original artists, the gallery soon expanded to more than 100 and began a schedule of monthly receptions. Over the years, the site provided a home for more than 500 free art exhibitions, supported public art projects and granted over $110,000 in awards for students. Admission was free, donations were encouraged and welcomed. WLNS 6 in Lansing had previously reported on a suspension of gallery operations in 2024 in response to a decrease in grants, donations and attendance. As part of the wind down, the April 3 reception will include Michigan artwork available for purchase, including selected pieces from the gallery's permanent collection. In addition, representatives of other mid-Michigan organizations will attend to provide information about arts opportunities in the community. "We want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank those who provided unwavering support, your thoughtful contributions, and the time you dedicated to our organization over the years," the announcement said. Open hours for its final days are from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
