Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture in Berrien County

Three photographs: a resident talking with a Berrien Connection staff member over a laptop, a large outdoor community gathering with placards, and neighbours sharing a meal at a community centre

Film festivals, community events, and support for local creatives, so every resident can share their story.

Three photographs: a resident talking with a Berrien Connection staff member over a laptop, a large outdoor community gathering with placards, and neighbours sharing a meal at a community centre
Three photographs captioned "Proudly based in Benton Harbor, serving all of Berrien County": an auditorium audience applauding, a line of people with their arms around each other looking out over water, and a young performer in the audience at a theatre

About the Program

Where Berrien County Shares Its Stories

Berrien Connection expands access to arts and culture through film festivals, inclusive community events, and investments in creative expression.

We create spaces where residents of all ages connect, learn, and celebrate the stories that make Berrien County home.

Three photographs captioned "Proudly based in Benton Harbor, serving all of Berrien County": an auditorium audience applauding, a line of people with their arms around each other looking out over water, and a young performer in the audience at a theatre

What We Do

How We Bring the Arts to Berrien County

Three ways we turn creativity into connection.

An audience watching a film on a lit screen at an indoor evening screening
Badge showing two hands clasped inside a heart

Film Festivals

Screenings that celebrate local filmmakers and spark conversation across the county.

Residents sitting at outdoor tables filling in forms together on a sunny day
Badge showing a crossed pencil and spanner

Community Events

Free, inclusive gatherings where neighbors meet, create, and celebrate together.

A speaker at a lectern on a school stage with students seated behind her, applauding
Badge showing a games controller

Local Creative Talent

Support for artists and storytellers building their craft right here at home.

Coming Soon

Berrien County Film Festival

Our upcoming film festival brings local stories to the big screen. Join the list to hear first.

Date

[To be announced]

Venue

Berrien County

Cost

[Free / ticket price]

Submissions

[Open to local filmmakers]

What We Do

How We Bring the Arts to Berrien County

Three ways we turn creativity into connection.

Decorative quotation mark

Our Vision

Berrien Connection envisions a future in which all citizens recognize the value of art, culture, and the economic power of creative expression.

Round badge with the number 1

Dialogue

Art opens conversations that bring neighbors together.

Round badge with the number 2

Belonging

Shared stories help every resident feel at home.

Round badge with the number 3

Local economy

Creative events bring visitors and opportunity to Berrien County.

Get Involved

Be Part of the Story

Badge showing a briefcase

Share Your Work

Filmmakers, artists, and performers can apply to take part in our events.

Badge showing an open hand holding a heart

Volunteer at Events

Help with setup, greeting guests, and running festival days.

Badge showing a certificate with a seal

Sponsor the Festival

Put your business behind local creativity and community events.

A volunteer in a Berrien Arts and Culture Fest shirt talking with a visitor among the art stalls

FAQs

Arts and Culture Questions, Answered

A volunteer in a Berrien Arts and Culture Fest shirt talking with a visitor among the art stalls

It is our program for film festivals, community events, and support for local creative talent in Berrien County, Michigan.

Dates are being finalized. Join our email list to be the first to hear when tickets and submissions open.

Most of our community events are free. Any ticket prices will be listed on the event page.

Residents of all ages across Berrien County, from first-time creators to experienced artists and filmmakers.

Get Involved

Help Keep Berrien County Creative

Your gift funds film screenings, community events, and support for local artists across Berrien County.