Serve the big rapids and ferris state university communities by fostering art, culture and the cooperative spirit. The festival of the arts' goals are to present exhibitions, concerts, performances and educational activities that represent a wide range of media, cultures, and time periods as well as displaying artistic excellence, diversity of aesthetic traditions, attention to cultural diversity and educational potential.

Arts & Culture , Cultural & Ethnic Awareness

Festival of the arts is an annual series of entertainment, educational and cultural events offered daily throughout february in big rapids. Admission to the events is free although some events require advance registration to reserve seat(s). The festival features a variety of art, film and music presentations, as well as interactive workshops and contests.