Pure Michigan meets arts & cultural acclaim in Northwest Michigan

Tucked into the most scenic corner of the “mitten state,” Northwest Michigan is home to one of the most concentrated clusters of individual artists, arts and cultural organizations and creative community endeavors in the country.

SMU Data Arts, the National Center for Arts Research, has listed Traverse City and surrounding region among the nation’s top 40 arts-vibrant communities, ranking in the top ten among medium U.S. cities in 2016, 2018 and 2020. The index measures numbers of creative endeavors, organizations, artists and investment in the sector.

The palette is vibrant, filled with a wealth of acclaimed artists and writers, performing troupes and venues, musicians and orchestras, dance companies and arts residencies, historic preservation and cultural interpretation, art centers and museums, sculpture parks and public art, film festivals and world class arts training.

Sample a few broad brush tours through Northwest Michigan’s creative scene.

New COVID Resources

New COVID Resources

Info and links to COVID related supplies shared by Michigan Nonprofit Association: Free N95 masks (limit 3/customer): Health Centers - Pharmacies & Retail - Article Free At-Home COVID tests: Info/Order Community Testing Sites ...
COVID Resources for Arts Educators

COVID Resources for Arts Educators

In response to the need for resources to help arts and education leaders navigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, Arts Education Partnership (AEP) compiled relevant content to support the arts education field. Link to downloadable pdf.
Shuttered Venues Portal, SBA Webinar Recordings

Shuttered Venues Portal, SBA Webinar Recordings

  The Small Business Administration's Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) PORTAL  opened on Thursday, 4/8/21. Applications continue to be accepted and processed. See information links and recordings.  .  For additional SVOG info, link ...
Arts Midwest COVID-19 Relief

Arts Midwest COVID-19 Relief

Link to watch this 2/12/21 webinar and access additional COVID-19 Relief resources to go deeper. Presented and compiled by Arts Midwest and CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
COVID Aid Resources

COVID Aid Resources

Link to American for the Arts most recent resources for COVID-19 Economic Aid available to arts and cultural organizations.
Make a Mask, Make a Difference

Make a Mask, Make a Difference

7/24/20, IPR: Local artists and Oliver Arts Center are making tough times a little brighter for patients and health care workers at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort. A collection of 23 hand-decorated masks was delivered to the ...

Data: Most want masks

Over 70% of likely visitors in the US indicate that requiring face coverings will make them feel safer attending a museum or performing arts organization.
COVID Resource & Response Center

COVID Resource & Response Center

Americans for the Arts is continually updating its links to resources and support. Please keep watching this curated list for funding opportunities, webinars, guidelines & best practices for individuals and organizations in arts and culture.