Interesting in applying for an Pentwater Arts Coucil grant? We love to support teachers in art, music, and drama education to Oceana County students.

Our Teacher Grant awards are based on applications that demonstrated a need, creativity, innovation and the impact the award would have on the students. A total of $7031.92 was awarded this year!

2025 GRANT RECIPIENTS

  • Kelsy Baune
    Shelby Elementary School, K-5 STEAM

  • Stephanie Clark
    Shelby Elementary School Art Department

  • Kirstie DeVries
    Hart High School Media Department

  • Carrie Jeruzal
    Pentwater Public School Art Department

  • Gustavo Morales
    Shelby High School Music Department

  • Suzanne VanderZanden
    Hart Middle and High School Performing Arts

If you are a motivated Arts teacher in Oceana County, we’d love to hear from you, especially if you teach Performing Arts. We offer grants for programs up to $1,500 per applicant. Please reach out to us directly with your thoughts and ideas.

Janet Nelson & Judy Pazol
Pentwater Arts Council Co-Presidents

president@pentwaterartscouncil.com

Listen to Judy Pazol as she is interviewed by Steve Ruba, News Director at WLDN News 97.7 and 98.7. Judy talks about the recent School Grants and other PAC programs.