Cultural collaboration in Petoskey, Michigan

Central Elementary School, located at 410 State Street in Petoskey, Michigan, is a primary school dedicated to providing a stimulating environment with high expectations for student success. The school values independence and responsibility, encouraging students to become both independent learners and responsible community members. With a focus on collaboration between students, parents, and staff, Central Elementary School aims to create a supportive and inclusive learning community. The school's start and stop times for the full day are 8:10am to 3:05pm, and for half days from 8:10am to 11:40am. Additionally, the school hosts Native American Education Parent Meetings to further engage the community and promote cultural understanding.

LowellArts, located at 223 West Main Street in Lowell, Michigan, is an institution that connects artists and audiences through visual and performing arts. The 38th Annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition showcases exceptional artwork by artists from Lower West Michigan, spanning a 25-county region. Artists 18 years and older submitted artwork in various visual art media, with five cash awards totaling $3000 to be presented. The gallery hours for the exhibition are from March 23 to April 27, 2024, with opening hours on Tuesday through Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm and on Saturdays from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. In addition to exhibitions, LowellArts offers hands-on workshops for individuals to explore their creativity. For example, participants can create their own glass suncatchers or unique felt fish using wool and barbed needles.