MSU Extension 4-H Arts

• Michigan 4-H Foundation offers mini-grants up to $1,000 for local programs

  Published on April 2, 2021
  The Michigan 4-H Foundation has announced grant and award opportunities of up to $1,000 to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2021-2022 program year.

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  Virtual gingerbread baking class a special holiday tradition shared with global community

  Published on February 12, 2021
  A successful virtual gingerbread baking class was hosted to share a special Polish holiday tradition with the global community.

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  Entrepreneurship and STEAM a logical connection: Focus on art

  Published on December 4, 2020
  Youth entrepreneurship connects with the concept of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Let’s focus on the entrepreneurial mindset of an artist.

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  Michigan 4-H Visual Letters Art Pilot Exchanges

  Published on December 2, 2020
  Michigan 4-H has been successfully exchanging visual letter artwork with China for 30 years. Now pilots are forming with other countries around the world with Michigan.

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  From choir to career: 4-H inspires Michigan youth to follow the music in his heart

  Published on August 19, 2020
  Calhoun County 4-H alumnus Jontaj Wallace shares how his 4-H experiences helped shape his career in music.

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  New statewide virtual showcase provides opportunity for Michigan youth to shine

  Published on August 13, 2020
  Michigan State Fair and Michigan State University Extension partner to provide online showcase and scholarships for youth.

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  2020 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence award winners announced

  Published on July 16, 2020
  Mark of Excellence essays portray learning experiences of 4-H members.

• Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced through virtual recognition program

  Published on July 16, 2020
  4-H members honored for their outstanding accomplishments in leadership, service and life skill development.

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  Tobe named director of Michigan State University Extension children and youth initiatives

  Published on July 9, 2020
  Michigan State University Extension announced the appointment of Erica Tobe, Ph.D., as director of the MSU Extension Children and Youth Institute (CYI), the unit focused on programming for those from birth to age 19, including Michigan 4-H.

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  MSU Extension children and youth listening sessions background and summary

  Published on June 3, 2020
  Michigan State University Extension held 21 listening sessions about the needs of children and families during social distancing. Here is the data.