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West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology - WMCAT

WMCAT provides a culture of opportunity for people to make social and economic progress in their lives and community.
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We fulfill our mission through visual arts and tech engagement, workforce development and social enterprises.

09/09/2026

Today we’re celebrating Chelle Steffens, WMCAT’s director of development, on being named as the 2026 Emerging Nonprofit Development Professional by the Association of Fundraising Professionals West Michigan.

Congratulations, Chelle! Your values-driven leadership and commitment to equitable access make this recognition well deserved 🎉.

09/02/2026

🕒 19 days until studios begin!

Any Grand Rapids Public Schools high school students can join our tuition-free, semester-long afterschool program designed to build creative confidence, amplify your voice, and explore new possibilities through art and technology. Studios begin Monday, September 21.

Work alongside professional teaching artists in:
📸 Photography
🎵 Music Production
🎬 Video Production
🎨 Digital Illustration
✨ 3D Animation
👗 Fashion Design
🏺 Ceramics

Find your creative community, develop new skills, and bring your ideas to life.

🚀 What will you create this semester? Big ideas start somewhere. Start yours at Teen Arts + Tech studios.

Learn more and register at wmcat.org → Arts + Tech → Teen Arts + Tech.

08/28/2026

🎨⚡ Teen Arts + Tech enrollment is still open!

Join WMCAT's Teen Arts + Tech Program! Studios start September 21. Open to all Grand Rapids Public Schools high school students, this tuition-free, semester-long afterschool experience empowers teen artists to build creative confidence, elevate their voices, and explore what's possible through art and technology.

Work alongside professional teaching artists in studios focused on photography, music production, video production, digital illustration, 3D animation, fashion design, and ceramics.

Ready to create something new? Your studio is waiting 🔥🔥.

08/27/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING! 🚨

Looking for a fun night out? Join us for Studio Sips on Wednesday, October 21, from 5 – 7 p.m. and spend the evening creating, connecting, and celebrating community in WMCAT's vibrant creative space.

✨ Make art
🤝🏾 Connect with fellow creatives, alumni, supporters, and friends
🍷 Enjoy a relaxed evening of community, creativity, and conversation

⏰ Early bird pricing ends Sept. 1! Use code EARLYBIRD before it's gone.

🎓 WMCAT alumni: Use code WMALUM for a special alumni discount.

🎟️ Tickets are available through the link in our bio. Learn more and purchase tickets at WMCAT.org/studiosips.

Come make something, meet new people, and enjoy a creative evening with the WMCAT community. We can't wait to see you there! 🎨✨

08/14/2026

👀 🥂🎨 Save the date: Studio Sips is BACK! 👀 🥂🎨

We can't wait to welcome you all into to WMCAT — Join us for a creative night out with friends on Wednesday, October 21 from 5 - 7 p.m.. More details to come soon! Until then, you can use the code EARLY BIRD for $10 off each ticket (valid thru 9/1).

Tickets available here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/studiosips2026

08/12/2026

"'I don't know" is a good place to start."

Are you ready to join a group of young adults ready to find their next steps? Enrollment is open until MONDAY August 17 for Step Year at WMCAT.

This tuition-free college + career exploration program guides young adults 18-24 through self-discovery, connections to employment pathways in a variety of sectors, and building social capital.

Pictured: Myies and River, two alum from the spring 2026 Step Year cohort, at the community Mix + Mingle in May. At the conclusion of weekly meetings, participants are invited to share and showcase their plans for the future with friends, family, and community partners.

Full info and eligibility available at wmcat.org/stepyear

08/10/2026

Heads up! We'll be closed Wednesday and Thursday of this week for our annual staff retreat. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, August 17th.

08/04/2026

>>> This could be YOU in just a few months! Enroll in our Step Year for fall 2026 and discover your next steps alongside a group of peers.

Step Year is for you if...
🌟 You're between ages 18 to 24
🌟 You live in Kent County
🌟 You have a high school diploma or GED
🌟 You have not yet earned a bachelor's degree

Step Year is a tuition-free unique mix of college and career exploration, self-discovery, and connections to employment pathways in a variety of sectors.

Explore more here: https://wmcat.org/stepyear/ — enrollment ends on 8/17, apply today!

07/13/2026

Find your next with Step Year at WMCAT 🧐 Spring 2026 Step Year participant Isaiah, [pictured] recently unveiled his next‑step strategy — a visual snapshot of the future he’s building.

Step Year is a unique mix of college and career exploration, self-discovery, and connections to employment pathways in a variety of sectors. The program is tuition-free and is open to young adults ages 18-24 who have a high school diploma or GED but have not yet earned a bachelor's degree, and live in Kent County. Participants walk away from the program with a plan for their next steps.

Does this describe you or someone you know? Explore our website for full info about the Step Year experience and how to enroll in the program for fall 2026.

07/10/2026

Three WMCAT teen artists recently completed a commissioned project people will see for years to come: the donor wall at the Central Station Early Childhood Center.

Digital illustration students Sarai, Zoey, and Eliott, worked alongside WMCAT teaching artist George Eberhardt, to design the piece. The wall celebrates our region with a homage to the Grand River, native animals, the city skyline, and a city bus — while recognizing the donors and partners who made the center possible. For these three students, it's also a testament to the fact that their creative voices have a place in the world beyond the classroom.

This new YMCA facility will serve up to 100 children and includes nine classrooms, an indoor playroom, and two outdoor playgrounds. 💓

Address

614 First Street NW Suite 300
Grand Rapids, MI
49504

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(616)4547004

Website

http://wmcat.org/, http://campsite.bio/wmcat

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