Cheboygan Area Arts Council

Gaylord Area Council for the Arts is a community arts organization based in Gaylord, Michigan, whose mission is to nurture and promote a creative community by facilitating, sharing, and encouraging individual expression through the arts. It offers a wide range of programming, including visual arts exhibitions and calls for entry, performing arts events such as the Gaylord Youth Orchestra, and classes and workshops in painting, drawing, writing, dancing, and music for all ages. The organization also hosts community events including Fireside Chats, Cultural Nights, and a Presenter's Series, and runs a writing contest called Writing in the Pines. It operates a public gallery space in downtown Gaylord and relies on memberships and donations, with support from local foundations and businesses.