City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center

06/19/2026

We need you to nominate for the 29th Annual City of Marquette Art Awards!

Help us honor those who have made an outstanding impact on the Marquette Creative Community. Eleven categories to celebrate, what names come to mind as you read through them?

Arts Advocate
Arts Innovation
Special Recognition
Arts Volunteer
Arts Business
Visual Artist
Writer
Arts Educator
Arts Organization
Performing Artist
Youth

Nominate until Thursday, July 16, 2026, using this link!
https://mqtcompass.com/annual-art-awards/

06/16/2026

On Thursday June 25, at 7:00pm, all are invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by the inaugural Marquette City Band concert at the new Peg Hirvonen Band Shell at Presque Isle Park.

Free and open to the public. A huge thank you to the 400+ community donors and countless advocates that made this project possible.

06/16/2026

On Thursday, June 25 at 7:00pm, all are invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by the inaugural Marquette City Band concert at the Peg Hirvonen Band Shell on Presque Isle.

The ceremony and concert are free and open to the public. Come celebrate with us and enjoy the long-awaited return of summer music at the band shell!

06/15/2026

Help us honor those who have made an outstanding impact on the Marquette Creative Community. We are seeking nominations for the following award categories:

Arts Advocate
Arts Innovation
Special Recognition
Arts Volunteer
Arts Business
Visual Artist
Writer
Arts Educator
Arts Organization
Performing Artist
Youth

Nominate online on the www.mqtcompass.com until Thursday, July 16, 2026

04/16/2026

Join us for Cultural Trail Stories Sessions on April 20 and April 22. These sessions offer a series of ten-minute interpretive "Trail Talks" by NMU Students exploring local history and the environment, alongside updates from City staff on upcoming Shoreline Cultural Trail projects.

Monday, April 20 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Provisions Coffee (401 Lakeshore Blvd)
Program: Indoor presentation followed by a guided walk to the Whetstone Brook storymarker.

Wednesday, April 22 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Dead River Cultural Trail Storymarker (Park at Clark Lambros Beach)
Program: A one-mile outdoor walking tour to the entrance of Presque Isle Park.

These events are open to the public and no RSVP is required. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather as programs will proceed rain or shine. Additional information is available on the MQTcompass.com

03/27/2026

Draw your favorite thing about Marquette! The Michigan Municipal League Foundation's MI Community: Youth Art Competition is looking for original youth artwork that illustrates what you love about your city.

Drawing and paintings in any medium accepted. Cash prizes for this statewide competition. Entries due May 6th, Discover more through the link below.

📸Mapping Marquette with Liberty Children's Art Project - Art Week 2024

02/25/2026

https://mqtcompass.com/band-shell/

02/24/2026

A landscape-based public art installation is planned for Marquette Lions Lakeside Park, creating a welcoming gathering space and functional outdoor extension of the future City Cultural Trailhead.

Learn more about this public art project and more:

The Marquette Public Art Commission (MPAC) has approved the design for a new landscape-based public...

02/10/2026

ANNUAL CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 · SAULT STE. MARIE, MI CULTIVATING COMMUNITY Building Relationships Through Arts and Culture Reception September 25, 2025 · 5:30-7:00pm · Alberta House (Sault Area Arts Center), Sault Ste. Marie, MI Conference September 26, 2025 · … read more Annual Confere...

02/09/2026

Call for Art Exhibit Proposals!

Artists and curators are invited to apply for the 2027 Public Gallery Program at Peter White Public Library.
Apply by March 22, 2026

https://mqtcompass.com/opportunities/call-for-art-exhibit-proposals/