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

pressed flower picture frame class
4/10/2025 at 6:00-7:30 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 Nevill Phone: (989) 698-6539 Email: clnevill@gmail.com Address: 7575 E. Beaverton Rd., Clare, MI 48617
Julie Wells apr Artist of the Month
Julie Wells creates art with color pencils primarily, and also uses paint. Ms. Wells drawing inspiration from nature and the living beings within it, as well as the therapeutic potential of creativity. Through her art, she seeks to externalize the internal and forge connections with viewers through their individual experiences. The strategic use of color and contrast captivates the viewer, inviting them to delve deeper into the artwork. Julie aims to momentarily halt the viewer in their tracks, making them the focal point of another's contemplation. She employs complementary colors that play off each other, producing radiant hues. Julie will have her art on display at the Clare Union Railroad Depot for the entire month of April. The Clare Union Railroad Depot is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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 Nevill Phone: (989) 698-6539 Email: clnevill@gmail.com Address: 7575 E. Beaverton Rd., Clare, MI 48617
Spring Daffodil Picture Class
5/6/2025 at 6-8 p.m.
We encourage you to embrace REAL Spring by joining artist Amber Prout from the Prout Paint Pray studio as she guides you through painting this sunny Daffodil on a wooden board. Don't hesitate too long to sign up, this class is limited to 10. To reserve your spot you must call Carron at 989-698-6539. You also need to send a non-refundable deposit of $40.00 via PayPal to clarecountyarts@gmail.com or you can send your check or money order to Carron at the CCAC. The total cost for the class is $45.00. Contact to reserve and/or if you have any additional questions!!! Carron Nevill Phone: (989) 698-6539 Email: clnevill@gmail.com Address: 7575 E. Beaverton Rd., Clare, MI 48617
Crushed Glass and Resin Pour Class
5/15/2025 at 6-8 p.m.
We are spreading out and beginning to offer our classes in Harrison, Michigan too. We invite you to join Belinda from the Queen Bee Soiree studio for a fun evening of doing a crushed glass & resin pour. You will need to choose one of 9 designs when you call Carron at 989-698-6539 to reserve your spot in this class. Your choices are 1. Owl 2. Dragon Fly 3. Sun Flower 4. Cardinal 5. Light House 6. Mushroom 7. State of Michigan 8. Hummingbird 9. Turtle. Pull the picture up and you will be able to see the different designs. You also need to send a $20.00 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 $55.00. Contact to reserve and/or if you have any additional questions!!! We expect this class will fill fast, so don't wait too long to sign up. Carron Nevill Phone: (989) 698-6539 Email: clnevill@gmail.com Address: 7575 E. Beaverton Rd., Clare, MI 48617 REMINDER THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN HARRISON, MICHIGAN

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!