Public Arts Midland

06/04/2026

Throw back to the Painted Piano Project!! We just loved seeing this performance from Ewart Everard Williams on the piano painted by Selena Ashley Designs! ❤️

06/03/2026

The Commons Live Music Series is back!! Enjoy free concerts in our beautiful Downtown, all summer long. ❤️

Spring is finally here and after making it through a long winter we thought it was the perfect time to release the 2026 Commons Live Music Series line up.

Get ready for an unforgettable season as we bring back local fan favorites while also introducing fresh talent to the stage. From classic rock to country, blues to jazz, pop-punk to 90s throwbacks, this year’s lineup has something for everyone.

This year’s Commons Live Music series is presented by the Downtown Development Authority and returns every Friday & Saturday night from June 5 – September 26.

🌞 Drop a comment below and tell us which band or artist you’re most excited to see this summer. 🌞

A special thank you to this year’s Supporting Sponsor, Jolt Credit Union, and our community sponsors 1st State Bank, Dow Credit Union, Poznak Dyer Kanar Schefsky Thompson PLC, Oxygen Lounge, Three Bridges Distillery and Taproom, and Tri-Star Trust.

For a printable pdf and quick glance of the bands genre visit: https://downtownmidland.com/the-commons-live-music-schedule/

More details on the bands will be available on the Downtown Midland website in the coming weeks.

06/02/2026

Artfest 55 returns to Creative 360 this month! ❤️

06/01/2026

❤️Public Art Feature❤️

‘Unity’ is a sculpture created by Al Chmelar. This piece is located at Rapanos Investments on Wheeler, and was one of sixteen pieces in a 2006 series titled: Alden B. Dow Block Party.

05/29/2026

Summer Art Fair is this weekend!! ☀️

05/28/2026

Art Speaks returns to Creative 360 this Saturday!! 🎭

The Art Speaks New Play Festival is a staged reading experience showcasing plays in development from all over the country. Each performance features a never-before-produced play that received the highest recommendation from the jurists. Performances are scheduled so you may drop in and out between pieces.

The Details:
📅 Saturday, May 30| 3-7 pm
💰No charge to attend. Donations accepted
📍Creative 360
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Some adult language & themes, which will be announced.

05/26/2026

As part of our 2026 theme, art heals, we’re honored to share the stories of local organizations and the meaningful ways art supports healing in our community. Today, we’re spotlighting Little Forks Conservancy. ❤️

Conservation Outreach Coordinator Lily Kelsey shares, “The Little Forks Conservancy permanently protects and improves natural environments in mid-Michigan by leading and inspiring actions that conserve vital habitats and waterways for the benefit of our entire community. Since 1996, we’ve protected over 4,173 acres of land, 26 miles of waterways, and 10 miles of trails. We strive to create places in nature that inspire connections and communities, serve as a healing and educational space, and allow all ages and abilities access to nature - now and for future generations to come.”

Lily goes on to talk about the creative side of their work, “At Little Forks Conservancy, we understand that art and the environment can be intertwined. In our work, we want the community to recognize and utilize our protected natural areas as spaces where they can go to slow down and connect with nature. Sometimes this connection occurs through observation and making art inspired by what we are seeing in the natural world around us. We’ve hosted events in our “Nature Craft Club” series that include Collage Nights and Nature Journaling.”

Thank you to Little Forks Conservancy for preserving the natural beauty of our local ecosystems and providing opportunities for people to be grounded in nature through creativity!

05/22/2026

Art Seen Festival is coming up quick!! Join us June 13th in Sanford. ❤️

We hope that you’ll join us for the 2026 Art Seen Festival! 🦊🎨🎶

We can’t wait to create with you June 13, 2026 from 11am-4pm at Harry’s Sewer in Sanford, 351 West Saginaw Rd Sanford, MI 48657.

We are excited for you to see the design of this new community mural from featured artist Samuel Turner, enjoy music from The Blue Light, and share a beautiful day of creating together.

Thank you to all of our sponsors and partners! This work would not be possible without your support.

05/21/2026

Check out the “Warhol and the Image Machine" at the Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens!

Thank you for sharing this review Arts Saginaw. 💙