Support the Network & Arts/Cultural Orgs This Saturday, 11/12 in Downtown TC

Help support the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network and other participating arts and cultural organizations this coming Saturday, 11/12, by shopping in downtown Traverse City. For every purchase made at 60 participating merchants, 15% of the sale will be donated to the organizations of your choice. Get a jump on your holiday shopping and support the Network and our arts and cultural organizations. For a list of participating merchants and nonprofits, visit downtowntc.com.

Last Call for DEI Training 11/10

There are still a few spots available for tomorrow’s deep dive DEI training with the Journey Theatre Project  led by Esther Triggs, Journey Theatre Project co-founder and Interlochen Center for the Arts Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Register here to join us for:

• Thursday, 11/10: Race and You (9am-noon) & Dress Rehearsal for Change (1-4pm)
• Follow-up Session – Monday, 1/30/23: Necessary Conversations (9am-noon).

This deep dive training is usually not available or easily accessible in Northern Michigan. Thanks to grant support from the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation DEI Fund and the Rotary Charities Learning Fund, the Network is able to offer participation at no cost to Network members. Questions? arts@nwmiarts.net.

New Peek at Our New Space

It was exciting to take a look at the Network’s new office space at Commongrounds last week with board members Megan Holtrey, Nick Walsh and Leslie Donaldson. We are looking forward to moving in December. Stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, here’s where you’ll find the office and many other creative colleagues: