Our Mission

We believe art is intrinsic to the quality of life. Our mission is to promote, enrich and encourage cultural experiences in our community.

Photo by Layla Blahnik-Thoune

The Lake Effect Community Art Center is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. It is under the direction of and staffed by the volunteer board members as well as an Operations Manager. Our Center houses the Lake Effect Art Gallery, open seasonally. We host many community building events.

Meet Our Team!

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

President

Christine Worley

I believe that art reflects the culture of the time and place in which it is made. I want to be part of the art community in Manistique!!

Vice President

Cathy Rohde

There is an artist in all of us. Some just haven’t discovered it yet!

Co-Treasurer/Secretary

Lyne Lejeune

Creativity is a way of bringing people together. There is no competition in being creative.

Co-Treasurer

Laura Steffen

Art is so important. Art encourages social connections, promotes economic growth, and enhances quality of life. I feel very privileged to play even a small part in bringing art to our community.

Board Member/Operations Manager

Katie Birdsley

We don't judge birds for their songs, or bees for their hives. Humans are part of nature and are meant to create in the same way. "Good" doesn't matter. Art is part of who you are.

Board Member

Mindy Asp

Why do you do volunteer?

Why not?

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Board Member

Hanna Davis

What is your why?

Board Member

Mandy Fierens

Community is everything. Being able to work together as a team is a great experience. It takes all of us to make it so wonderful!

Board Member

Eric Neilson

The arts have always been a source of joy and refuge for me and I want to work for a group that introduces others to share in those same opportunities.