A commitment to student opportunity, creativity and success

Working closely with families, we help young Muskegon artists explore their creative interests and build a future beyond what they thought possible. 

At no cost to students and families, we give Muskegon Public Schools students in third- through 12th-grade access to after-school arts lessons, supplies and mentorship, along with opportunities for college scholarships.

Since 1993, more than 735 Big Reds have participated in weekly private lessons in music, visual arts, photography, ceramics, creative writing, poetry, theatre, and dance through Poppen Programs.