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.

garden tour

Join us for a day designed and organized for gardens’ lovers, focused on plants, flowers and natural habitats. Get your tickets today!!!

Upcoming classes

Labradorite Tree of Life Pendant Class
7/8/25 from 6-8 p.m. at Hayes Township Civic Center
This really fun Jewelry designing class will be held in Harrison at the Hayes Township Civic Center and NOT at the Clare Union Depot in Clare. We invite you to come and join us for a enjoyable evening, learning how to make this gorgeous Labradorite Tree of Life Pendant. Local jewelry artist Amy Bineicki will guide you through the process. She will bring all the materials so that you can take home a beautiful piece of jewelry.
The total cost for the class is $30.00 with a $25.00 deposit required to hold your spot in the class. To get into the class you are required to call Carron at 989-698-6539 to reserve your spot. You will also need to send your nonrefundable deposit of $25.00 to us via PayPal at clarecountyarts@gmail.com or you may send a check or money order made out to CCAC and send it to Carron Nevill, 7575 E. Beaverton Rd., Clare, MI 48617. There are limited spots for this class, so don't wait too long to call Carron and send your deposit.
Carron NevillPhone: (989) 698-6539 Email: clnevill@gmail.comAddress: 7575 E. Beaverton Rd., Clare, MI 48617
Christmas in July 3D Christmas Tree Barn Quilt Class
7/17/25 from 6-8 p.m. at the Clare Union Railroad Depot
Hey folks, let's celebrate Christmas in July by letting Belinda from Queen Bee Soiree show you how to make this clever 3D Wood Tree with stand Barn Quilt. You will have to choose which size you would like to make. It comes in a 12 inch size. The total cost of $50.00 and an 18 inch size with total cost of $60.00. To save a spot in the class you MUST CALL CARRON AT 989-698-6539. Also to save your spot you must send a nonrefundable deposit of $45.00 for the 12 inch tree or $55.00 for the 18 inch tree to PayPal at clarecountyarts@gmail.com or you can make out your correct nonrefundable deposit to CCAC on a check or Money Order and mail it. There are limited amounts of each size tree, so don't wait too long! Carron NevillPhone: (989) 698-6539 Email: clnevill@gmail.comAddress: 7575 E. Beaverton Rd., Clare, MI 48617
Polymer Clay Jewerly Class
7/23/25 from 6-8 p.m.
We invite you to join Lee Ann from Wild Daisy Creative to learn how to make your own polymer clay jewelry. She will bring everything you need to design a pair of earrings and a necklace. A variety of color options and stamping tools will be available with hypoallergenic earring hooks and necklace chains. Clip ons are available too. The total cost for the class is $30.00. To save you spot in the class you must call to reserve your spot.You also will need to send a $25.00 nonrefundable deposit in via PayPal to clarecountyarts@gmail.com or you can send a $25.00 check or money order made out to CCAC. 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!