Programs and Partnerships
Artist-in-Residence: Jerzy Drozd, Cartoonist & Teaching Artist
Jerzy Drozd continues to work as a freelance illustrator, though his main passion has always been comics, and he enjoys sharing that passion with others.
The Artist-in-Residence program is a joint venture of the Chelsea District Library and the Chelsea Center for the Arts. In addition to instructional and consultative activities, the Artist-in-Residence enriches the local arts scene by his or her presence and offers workshops and other programming events. Visit the Chelsea District Library's website for more information on Jerzy Drozd and the Artist-in-Residence Program.
Save the date for this special 2-day event: Kids Read Comics!
A free Comic Event for all ages.
June 18-19 @ Chelsea District Library and various downtown locations
In partnership with the Chelsea District Library (CDL), with support from Friends of CDL.
Meet writers, artists and other creative talent from the world of comics and animation. Includes hands-on workshops such as: An Introduction to Cartooning, Character Design, Dynamic Storytelling, and How to Make a Mini-Comic. Visit www.kidsreadcomics.org for a full listing of the weekend's events.
Midwest Literary Walk
The Chelsea Center for the Arts and the Chelsea District Library are pleased to report that the 3rd annual Midwest Literary Walk in Downtown Chelsea was a resounding success! With the inspiration of M.L. Liebler, the program brought together many of America’s best-known, award-winning writers, poets, and local musicians including Scott Beal, Bonnie Jo Campbell, Laura Kasischke*, Jeff Kass, Zilka Joseph, ML Liebler*, Bonnie Rose Marcus and Keith Taylor. The event featured sample of readings and musical performances in intimate settings around downtown Chelsea including our friends at River Gallery. For more information please visit the new blog!
*2011 Michigan Notable Book Award winners
Kids Read Comics Poster Workshop with Jerzy Drozd
Monday, May 9, 3:30-4:30pm
Ages 6-11
@ Chelsea District Library's McKune Room.
Registration Required.
Do you love comics?Learn about visual storytelling by making a poster. We’ll use composition, color and exciting imagery to create a poster about our summer spectacular, Kids Read Comics! All posters will be displayed in store windows in downtown Chelsea—where will your poster go? This is a joint program of the Chelsea Center for the Arts and the Chelsea District Library.
 Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
Sounds & Sights began in 2004 and features music and entertainment every Thursday evening throughout the summer in historic downtown Chelsea, Michigan. The series is the combined effort of the Sounds & Sights Committee, downtown merchants, Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Chelsea Center for the Arts, with the support of Sounds & Sights sponsors. Visit www.chelseafestivals.com for more details.
2011 Auditions 
Thanks to all those who came out for the Sounds & Sights auditions on March 21! What fun it was to see all the talented musicians and performers.
Results will be shared soon! Click to learn more about Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights.
Musical Montage Series
The Chelsea Center for the Arts and the Chelsea District Library are pleased to present the Musical Montage Series. This series is a collection of music-related lectures, punctuated with demonstrations and brief performances presented by CCA instructors Lester Castellana, and Director of Music Lisa Hinz-Johnson. This series offers free programs for the general public at the Library, as well as special programs for area seniors on location. Visit the Music Montage Series page for full details.
 Art Meets Business
Art Meets Business (AMB) is designed to help creative people master marketing,
money management, negotiating, the use of technology, and other skills
critical to their success. AMB members
have access to mentoring and coaching, networking opportunities, business
workshops, and goal-setting groups. This program is currently being run by the Arts Alliance. Join the Art Meets Business page on Facebook and stay in touch!
Culturality
Culturality is a network of arts and cultural organizations in the community with the mission to facilitate, nurture and promote a collaborative and interactive cultural environment in Chelsea.
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