Welcome
Arts and Culture Alliance of Manistee County
The ACA was formed to promote and support the wide variety of arts and culture organizations in Manistee County. The goal of the ACA is to make art, drama, museums and culture a intregral part of residents' lives.
Please consider becoming a member, and join us in our endeavors.
ACA Board Meetings
Meets quarterly: second Monday at 10 am
Maple Grove Community Center
ACA Committee Meetings
Meets monthly: second Monday at 10 am
Maple Grove Community Center
Focus: Developing the quilt trail
As the Arts and Culture Alliance of Manistee County, we invite you to check out what's happening in our area.
Here's What's Going On...
The majority of these events are not owned or hosted by the Arts & Culture Alliance. The ACA supports these activities
and is happy to promote events of our members.
If you would like your event here, please contact us or join as a member today.
Kaleva Art Gallery: summer 2026
Jewelry Extravaganza, month of April through Mother's Day
May artist of the month: Char Myers, watercolor artist, demonstration May 15
June artist of the month: Siggy Ruddy
Kaleva Heritage Days Arts and Crafts Show, July 18 & 19
Log Cabin Line Up: August 2026
August 7: Mary Sue Wilkinson and Mark Schrock
August 14: The Downtowners
August 21: Schrock Brothers
August 29: Pocket Change
Children's Theater Camp 2026
11th Annual
TBD
Manistee High School Auditorium
Contact: Sharon Gates
• 231.288.9378
• svgates9@yahoo.com
The Kaleva Quasqui Centennial
Craft Show during Kaleva Days
3rd Week of July
48th Spirit of the Woods Music Festival
TBD
The ACA will host the Food Shack at the music festival this year. Please help us by volunteering! Shifts are short—only a few hours to serve up great food to the festival goers, and you can enjoy the wonderful music as well! Call Cindy at 231-299-4484, or Bill at 231-299-7951.
Please spread the word if you are unable to volunteer but know of someone who may be interested.
LOCATION: Dickson Township Park
14279 Coates Highway
Brethren, MI 49619
https://www.spiritofthewoods.org/
spiritofthewoodsmusic@gmail.com
231-477-5381
SCHEDULE: TBD
PAST EVENTS
Ice Breaker 2026 • 20th Anniversary!
Saturday, January 31st - 4 to 6:30 pm
Woods Event Center, 17345 Sixth St, Wellston
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Join us for an interesting presentation of poetry by local farmer
Nicole Mezeske, (Z&N Farm) on "The Joy and Angst of Farming"! -
Soup buffet; please feel free to bring appetizers or desserts
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For further info, contact: Cindy at 231-299-4484
Autumn Gala Gathering - SEPTEMBER 27, 2025, 4 PM
* View Gala Report Here...
Location: Kaleva Roadside Park Pavilion
"Showcasing All Art Talents"
All are welcome to our annual Autumn Gala held at the the Kaleva Roadside Park on September 27th at 4 pm. Enjoy a potluck with brats & sauerkraut, sweet corn, and more provided. Bring to share a salad or dessert. And don't forget your own table service as well. Showcasing All Art Talents; the public is encouraged to bring their art and share with the group - all arts welcome!
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