FALL in love with the ARTS

Ahh… the sweet smell of autumn in the air and changing colors on the leaves is making us feel artistic. Fall’s transformative beauty unlocks inspiration in our hearts and we’re excited for you to join us in the magic as nature becomes our muse. What will your curiosity ignite for you this Fall? We’ll get […]

A Bright Night Suggested Reading

Recommended reading list compiled by Gun Lakes Tribal Library Anishinaabe History & Culture Ojibwe Waasa Inaabidaa: We look in all Directions by Thomas Peacock and Marlene Wisuri People of the Three Fires: The Ottawa, Potawatomi and Ojibway of Michigan by James A. Clifton Always a people: Oral Histories of Contemporary Woodland Indians Collect by Rita […]

Meet Rae Lang of Woosah

Artist Highlight: Rae Lang Artist, parent, Michigan native, lover of adventure and the outdoors, and general incredible human being – we’re so excited to introduce you to Rae Lang, the owner and artist behind Woosah and Outside Coffee Company. Throughout the years, Rae has been involved in programming at the SCA – teaching kids camps […]

SCA unveils student created mural

SCA unveils student created mural at Paw Paw Public Schools Art has the unique ability to create a platform for children to express themselves freely while connecting with others on a deeper level. Throughout the summer of 2023, the Saugatuck Center for the Arts (SCA) partnered with Paw Paw Public Schools to create a student-made […]

Michael Belmore Education Standards

Visual Arts Standards ART.VA.IV.6.1 Recognize and describe how art contributes to and reflects all societies and cultures. ART.VA.IV.6.2 Develop an understanding of the historical, social, and cultural contexts of artwork with aesthetic sophistication. ART.VA.I.6.5 Produce and exhibit a final product that demonstrates quality craftsmanship and technique at a developing level. ART.VA.I.6.2 Develop the concept of […]

Last Chance to Experience Summer Exhibitions

Throughout the year, we have been exploring what it means to be rooted – in the earth, to ourselves, our community, and to the world around us. For the last few months, our gallery and corridor have been filled with works that helped us grow. Paloma Núñez-Regueiro and Sayde Anderson explore their own roots, how […]

2023 Summer Benefit Photos

An evening under the summer skies Thank you to everyone who joined us at our annual summer benefit. All proceeds of this event go to funding the free and reduced-cost programming for students around West Michigan.

Fall + Winter Programming (+ Tickets)

We’re growing into a new season at the SCA Incredible cultural experiences, free community celebrations, music, film, creative programming, outdoor seasonal markets, and so much more are coming to the SCA this fall and winter. Over the spring and summer, we planted our seeds and started growing our roots, and now we’re blooming and bringing the […]

Fall + Winter Programming at the SCA

We’re growing into a new season at the SCA Are you looking for something to do this fall and winter in Saugatuck? Incredible cultural experiences, free community celebrations, music, film, creative programming, outdoor seasonal markets, and so much more are coming to the SCA! Over the spring and summer, we planted our seeds and started […]

Kinky Boots Cancellation

It is with a heavy heart that we have had to cancel the Kinky Boots performances on July 8 – 12. We have had a number of cast and crew members test positive for COVID-19. In an abundance of caution, we will be pausing this production as we wait out the quarantine period to ensure […]