Coopersville Area Arts Council

10/11/2026

The show is just around the corner! Grab your tickets now!!

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Follow a group of awkward mid-pubescents as they compete for the ultimate bragging rights, and a pretty cool trophy, when they are crowned the champion of the 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Based on the book by Rachel Sheinkin, this musical is filled with humor and wit, catchy tunes, and possibly the chance to compete in the Bee yourself!

Rated PG-13 for mild language and suggestive humor.

10/10/2026

08/21/2026

🚨 WE NEED ACTORS! 🚨

We’re still looking for actors for 2nd Act Theater Co.’s FIRST production!🎭

In order to get our first show up and running, we need YOU! We still have plenty of audition time slots available, so if you’ve ever wanted to get back on stage—or know someone who should—now is the time!

Help us spread the word and get some actors back on stage! 🎭✨

Share this post, tag your theater friends, and sign up for an audition!

It’s time! 🎭

Please fill out the audition form below to sign up for auditions for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

Auditions will be held at the Coopersville Community Services Building on September 1 & 2 from 7–10 PM.

Please choose a time slot when filling out the form. We can’t wait to see everyone audition!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/34Y9u4eiZmT7VYZC9

08/13/2026

Sign up is now open!

It’s time! 🎭

Please fill out the audition form below to sign up for auditions for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

Auditions will be held at the Coopersville Community Services Building on September 1 & 2 from 7–10 PM.

Please choose a time slot when filling out the form. We can’t wait to see everyone audition!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/34Y9u4eiZmT7VYZC9

08/12/2026

Get excited!

🐝 **AUDITIONS ARE COMING!** 🐝

We’re getting ready to find our cast for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

Auditions will be held September 1 & 2 from 7:00–9:00 PM. You will pick a 1 hour time slot! Location TBD.

The audition sign-up sheet will be available soon, along with everything you need to know to prepare. Keep an eye on our social media for the sign-up link and audition information!

Think you have what it takes to spell your way to the top? We want to see you!

**More details coming soon.**

08/06/2026

A huge thank you to Emma and Megan for representing the Coopersville Area Arts Council at Kidfest! We had an amazing day making bracelets, painting wooden cars, and meeting so many wonderful kids and families.

We’re so grateful to be part of a community that hosts events like this and brings families together. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth—we loved spending the day with you!

08/04/2026

Our **Board Member Spotlight** series has officially come to an end after the past nine weeks!

We hope you’ve enjoyed getting to know the dedicated individuals who help make the Coopersville Area Arts Council what it is. Each of our board members brings unique talents, ideas, and a shared passion for supporting the arts in our community.

We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and commitment they give to CAAC. Their hard work makes our events, programs, and future initiatives possible, and we couldn’t do it without them.

Thank you to our board members for everything you do, and thank you to everyone who followed along with this series. We’re excited to continue sharing all that’s ahead for CAAC!

Stay tuned for future series in the next coming weeks!!

08/04/2026

Today’s Board Member Spotlight:
Emma Dusendang!

Emma has been on the CAAC Board for 1.5 years, serving as a board member and managing our social media. Learn a little more about her below!

A little about Emma:
I am currently a full-time student at Grand Valley State University heading into year 4 of 5 as a vocal music education major. I hope to teach lower elementary students, though my certification could take me anywhere K–12! I’m also entering my third year as a resident assistant and work at the 2020 Desk in Kirkhof Center. Coopersville has been home since third grade, and I hope to stay close to this community for years to come.

What inspired you to be a part of CAAC?
When Kristen reached out about joining the board, I immediately said yes! I had participated in theater camp and attended CAAC events growing up, but I didn’t realize how much the organization does for our community. As a future music educator, I love seeing the arts bring people together and wanted to help create those opportunities for others.

What do you enjoy most about serving on the CAAC board?
Running our social media has been so much fun! I’ve loved becoming more involved with CAAC and am excited to help share everything happening in our community, especially the growth of 2nd Act Theater Co.

Favorite thing about the Coopersville community?
Coopersville is truly special. I’ve never seen a community so supportive of and invested in one another!

What coming up in the future are you most excited about with CAAC?
Right now, I’m most excited for the continued growth of our theater company and the opportunity to music direct again!

Thank you Emma for all your hard work and everything you contribute!

07/27/2026

What an amazing opportunity! Take a look!

The ACWL-Nuveen invites artists that live in the Lake Michigan region - MI, IN, IL, and WI - aged 18+ to submit artwork for our juried exhibition, Visual Language, on display September 8 – October 24, 2026. The Visual Language exhibition is a unique call to artists in the Lake Michigan region to s...

07/27/2026

**EVENT CANCELED**

We’re sorry to share that tonight’s Community Band Alley Cats Jazz Band Concert and Ice Cream Social (Monday, 7/27) have been canceled due to the weather forecast.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We hope to see you at a future event!