Creativity begins here

Clare County Arts COUNCIl

Embrace yourself and engage in the community while letting your creativity be free!
our mission
To encourage and support the art in Clare County, Michigan, through such means as sponsoring exhibitions, demonstration, and forums; producing theatrical and musical performances; advancing arts education by offering classes for youth and adults; encouraging public support for local artists and art projects; and raising funds needed to support the organization's work.
what we do
We encourage creativity and art within Clare County and offer a variety of programs and events throughout the year.
Thank you to Buccilli's Pizza of Clare for hosting a fundraiser to help keep "My Favorite Thing" in Clare. With their help and our community coming out and ordering out, we were able to raise an additional $700 for the dog! If you would like to donate, please send the donation to the Clare County Arts Council!!! Thank you!!!!
Thank you to everyone for helping "save the dog"!
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Upcoming programs and events

macrame plant holder class
3/27/2025 at 6-8 p.m.
Please join Lee Ann from Wild Daisy Creative and let her teach you how to create this fun Macrame plant hanger. To reserve your spot you must call Carron at 989-698-6539. You also need to send a $15.00 non-refundable deposit via PayPal using clarecountyarts@gmail.com as the address or send a check to Carron at the CCAC. The total cost for the class is $20.00. Contact to reserve and/or if you have any additional questions!!!
Carron NevillPhone: (989) 698-6539 Email: clnevill@gmail.comAddress: 7575 E. Beaverton Rd., Clare, MI 48617
CCAC Logo Contest
Now until March 31, 2025 at 5 p.m.
March Featured Artist of the Month
Local Artist - Jenny Clark
Jenny Clark from Birch Studios will have her art on display at the Clare Union Railroad Depot for the entire month of March. The Clare Union Railroad Depot is open to the public Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 4p.m. Jenny is inspired by nature. She takes note of every tree, leaf, bird, stream and sunset and enjoys the change of the seasons. Make sure to come on over and check out her work!
For more information on Birch Studios, visit: www.birchstudioandgallery.com
pressed flower picture frame class
4/9/2025 at 6-7:30 p.m.
Create a unique floral picture frame with LeeAnn from Wild Daisy Creative. You will have a wide variety of dried flowers and greenery to choose from. To reserve your spot you must call Carron at 989-698-6539.
You also need to send a $15.00 non-refundable deposit via PayPal using clarecountyarts@gmail.com as the address or send a check to Carron at the CCAC. The total cost for the class is $20.00. Contact to reserve and/or if you have any additional questions!!!
Carron NevillPhone: (989) 698-6539 Email: clnevill@gmail.comAddress: 7575 E. Beaverton Rd., Clare, MI 48617
Glass Mosaic Lamp Workshop
4/23/2025 at 6 p.m.
Beginner Level Mosaic workshop come create your own unique mosaic Mushroom lamp using patterns provided or create your own.Bringing the artistry of glass mosaics to a functional item in your home that will lighten up the nights.
You also need to send a $35.00 non-refundable deposit via PayPal using clarecountyarts@gmail.com as the address or send a check to Carron at the CCAC. The total cost for the class is $50.00. Contact to reserve and/or if you have any additional questions!!!
Carron NevillPhone: (989) 698-6539 Email: clnevill@gmail.comAddress: 7575 E. Beaverton Rd., Clare, MI 48617

we also host a variety of other programs

and events throughout the year!!!

Garden Tours
Quilt Tours
Craft Shows
holiday Centerpieces
Jewelry Making
Painting

and much more...

if you have any upcoming cultural events, please let us know!