The Les Cheneaux Arts Council (LCAC) was founded in 1993 by a group of local artists and friends, dedicated to promotion, education and participation in the Arts in the Les Cheneaux Community. LCAC is a member of the Les Cheneaux Community Foundation. We offer a variety of classes and workshops throughout the summer and provide scholarships to local artists.
Upcoming events.
From the release of the yearly Guide, to Frog Fest, the Annual Local Community Art Exhibit, and a wide variety Art Classes - the Les Cheneaux Arts Council (LCAC) is truly grateful for the continued opportunity to bring cultural enrichment and creative experiences to the Les Cheneaux Area community.
The Upcoming events calendar will point you in the right direction for LCAC art class and event sign ups and registrations. Remember, all art classes require preregistration and payment in advance.
If you have any questions about these upcoming events, please email us
Frog Fest - Face Painting
Arts Council volunteers donate their time and talents each year by offering face painting to the attendees of the annual Frog Fest Festival.
This outdoor event is put on by the Les Cheneaux Watershed Council. The event is free to the public and offers science exhibits, live specimens, games and much more!
Always held on the
Second Saturday of July
In 2024 we had a large crowd of kiddos line up, wait patiently and picked the design they wanted painted. We look forward to seeing their excitement and can't wait till this year!
Christopher Vagts - 2025 Scholarship Awardee
Christopher is an interdisciplinary artist primarily focused in the field of digital media. With a focus in computer graphics, narrative, and storyboarding, his goal is to develop a strong animation workflow from ideation to final render. Christopher attends the Detroit College of Creative Studies and is this years (2025) scholarship awardee.
2024 Scholarship Students
Arlo Krino of Cedarville and Samantha Huyck of Pickford honored with $1,000 scholarships as they pursue higher education.
Mr. Krino works with graphic ink and digital art and will be attending North Central Michigan College in Petoskey before transferring to a university. Ms. Huyck mainly works on digital two-dimensional artwork and will be attending the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. Both were grateful to receive financial support for their ongoing studies.
The Advisory committee carefully selects local talent pursuing higher learning in the Arts to be awarded each year. If you are interested or know someone that would benefit from this opportunity, download our application today!