Color the Creek

01/16/2026

Congratulations Garald! We appreciate his artistry and efforts in building up our local art scene. He is an integral part of the Color the Creek team

You can see the companion piece to this postcard in mural form at the old Horrock’s location

For our December Postcard Project selections, we chose work from our arts faculty for our annual Faculty Edition!

Here’s “Graffiti Koi Study,” a spray paint on wood panel painting with text added in Photoshop by GRDE 210: Design for the Web instructor Garald (Gary) Barton IV. Nice work, Garald!

The postcard is available now on campus and at select locations around the community.

10/18/2025

It was an amazing night in Downtown Battle Creek! Thank you everyone who came to support our local artists and packed Downtown businesses in the process. That’s truly what Fall into the Arts is all about.

Over 25 artists showcased their work in 14 venues, including the new art show at Café Rica by the Battle Creek Society of Artists

The public voting concluded at 8pm and the winners were……

🥇Destiny Stamper

🥈David Chapple

🥉Driven Design Studios

Congratulations to the winners!

Thank you to all the participating businesses, artists and patrons who made it such a special night!

See you in the Spring! 🌸

10/16/2025

We’re so excited for Fall into the Arts tomorrow!

😎 ⛅️The forecast is looking great for an outdoor walk through Downtown Battle Creek!

🗺️ Below is the official location map to help guide your journey. Maps will be available for pickup at any of the Venues!

🗳️Voting will take place online. It starts at 5pm sharp and ends at 8pm on the dot. Get the link at any venue locations!

Event Schedule:

🖼️🚶Friday’s Art Walk - 5pm to 8pm 🚶‍♀️🖼️

1) Handmap Brewing - Artist: Shaquona Espinoza
2) Uproot Market- Artist: Rose Steinecke
3) Driven Design Studio - Artist: Driven Design
4) Gull Lake Distilling - Artist: Destiny Stamper
5) Load A Spud - Artist: Gerald King
6) New Holland - Artist: Jamari Taylor
7) Battle Creek Chamber - Artist: Tom Cummins
8)-50 W. Mich Ave. - Artists: CACC Students
9) Create In Me - Artist: David Chapple
10) The Arc - Artist: Lanessa Miller
11) The Cricket - Artist: Kayla Davis
12) Edward Jones - Artist: Dr. Maddur Badarinath
13) Commerce Pointe Gallery - Artists: Los Artistas of the Great Lakes

🔥 Closing Event - Que Calor Art Series 🔥

⏰ 8pm to 10pm

14) Café Rica - Artists: Battle Creek Society of Artists

Event Powered by: Color the Creek, Small Business Battle Creek, ACCBC, Penetrator Events,

10/15/2025

Fall into the Arts is thrilled to announce our artist and venue lineup for Friday’s Art Walk!

1) Handmap Brewing - Artist: Shaquona Espinoza
2) Uproot Market- Artist: Rose Steinecke
3) Driven Design Studio - Artist: Driven Design
4) Gull Lake Distilling - Artist: Destiny Stamper
5) Load A Spud - Artist: Gerald King
6) New Holland - Artist: Jamari Taylor
7) Battle Creek Chamber - Artist: Tom Cummins
8)-50 W. Mich Ave. - Artists: CACC Students
9) Create In Me - Artist: David Crapple
10) The Arc - Artist: Lanessa Miller
11) The Cricket - Artist: Kayla Davis
12) Edward Jones - Artist: Dr. Maddur Badarinath
13) Commerce Pointe - Artists: Los Artistas of the Great Lakes

Join us Downtown for a night of Art and Fun!

Closing Event - Que Calor Art Series - Fall 2025

8pm to 10pm

14) Café Rica - Artists: Battle Creek Society of Artists d

10/15/2025

Fall into the Arts is back THIS FRIDAY in Downtown Battle Creek!

Join us for a Downtown art walk and competition on Friday, October 17 from 5–8 PM!

🍂 12 featured artists at Downtown businesses
🎨 Explore pop-up galleries, meet artists, and support local businesses
🗳️ Cast your vote for your favorite artist
🏆 Prizes: $2,000 (1st), $1,000 (2nd), $500 (3rd)

✨ Free + open to the public!

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CLOSING EVENT at - 8pm to 10pm!

🔥Que Calor - Fall Art Show🔥 feat. Battle Creek Society of Artists

The Que Calor Art Series is back for its Fall Edition! Join us for the Fall into the Arts closing event as we feature a group show of Battle Creek artists

🖼️ Artwork by Battle Creek Society of Artists

🥃 Cocktails , ☕️ Coffee Drinks, and featured food from Café Rica

🥇🥈🥉 Winners of the Fall into the Arts public voting will be announced at 9:15

Powered by: Color the Creek, ACCBC, and Breaking Bred

10/10/2025

We’re one week away from 🍂🖼️ Fall into the Arts in Downtown Battle Creek! 🖼️🍂

🚶🚶‍♀️Walk Downtown from 5 to 8pm as artists are popped up in a dozen businesses

🗳️Vote for your favorite artist to help determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners!

🔥 Closing Event - Que Calor Art Series - Fall 2025 at Café Rica from 8-10pm! Featuring artwork from the Battle Creek Society of Artists. Prize winners announced at 9:15pm!

Event powered by ACCBC, Small Business Battle Creek, and Penetrator Events

08/16/2025

☀️🕶️ Artist Announcement 🕶️☀️

Garald (Gary) Barton IV - Battle Creek, MI

The final artist in our 2025 mural lineup is none other than Color the Creek has been lucky to call Garald a friend, chalk art guru, and muralist.

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind mural experience, installing today, at the Art Center of Battle Creek!

08/16/2025

☀️🕶️ Artist Announcement 🕶️☀️

Lanessa Miller - Battle Creek, MI

We are happy to welcome back Lanessa Miller to our 2025 mural lineup. She painted fan favorite piece for our 2024 Horrock’s Mini-Mural Project and is back to paint a new piece at Artique Mercantile at 1041 North Ave.

08/14/2025

A boy and his 8ft spray can…

Come see this sculpture in-person at tomorrow night’s Que Calor at Café Rica along with:

🖼️ Artwork from over 30 local artists

🎧 DJ Agua on the 1’s and 2’s

🍔🥃 Mas Burgers and Drink Specials by Café Rica

🎉 Celebrate a week of art in Battle Creek with muralists and the Color the Creek team!

📍Café Rica
🕰️ 8pm to 10pm

Sculpture by: Branden Redmond

08/14/2025

☀️🕶️ Artist Announcement 🕶️☀️

Teaira Gray - Battle Creek, MI

We are very excited to welcome back to the Color the Creek lineup to create a new mural at Legal Service of South Central Michigan.

Stop by Territorial and Capital to see a wall full of murals