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Network E-News, 7/6/2022

Tilt Think at July 7 Roundtable

Improv can be a tool as well as entertainment. Meet one of the Network’s newest members to learn more and, perhaps, tap into new tools
or opportunities to collaborate.

Lisa Thauvette, owner of Tilt Think.
We will also share updates and news. Open to all. Join us. Zoom link here.

New Zoom Roundtable Skills Sharing

Starting with July’s Roundtable, we will tap into Network expertise to share new skills, tools and resources that may benefit the “Work of Arts & Culture” that we all do, in addition to our regular member sharing for announcements, new opportunities and other news. July 7 will feature Lisa Thauvette of Tilt Think on ways we can use improv techniques in our work as well as services that may be accessed. In August, Interlochen Public Radio social media intern Karen Jane Ludwig will present a Digital Marketing Toolbox webinar on 8/4. Join us and invite colleagues – 1st Thursday of each month, 10am via Zoom. Zoom link here.

Link to Zoom Roundtable Here
New Opportunities This Week

Opening: Program Director

Arts for All of Northern Michigan in Traverse Cty is accepting applications for a full time program director. Please apply by 7/22.  Info/Apply here

7/7 Arts Licensing Talk at CTAC-Petoskey & Zoom

Licensing your art can be a rewarding side business for artists working in any medium. Join Crooked Tree Arts Center-Petoskey on 7/7 at 5:30pm for a discussion with Anne McFarland Brown, the VP of Product Development at Williamson Home, who will introduce the basics of art licensing and product development, sharing insights from her fine arts background to her career in product development, creating home décor collections for companies like HomeGoods, Hobby Lobby, At Home, Burlington, Kirklands, Amazon, and Wayfair.  In-person at CTAC Petoskey and via Zoom. Info here 

New Funding for Arts & Culture, FY23

The State of Michigan’s FY23 Budget was approved 7/1 with great news for arts and culture in northern Michigan and the state. Thank you for your advocacy! The Cultural Advocacy Network shared that the new budget (beginning 10/1) includes:

  • A $2 million increase in base funding for the Michigan Arts & Culture Council
  • Requirement for the MiSTEM Advisory Council to support staff for MiSTEAM Network
  • $850,000 for the Michigan Historical Center to provide historical and cultural education programming throughout the state park system
  • A $500,000 increase for state aid to libraries
  • Funding for a Michigan Poet Laureate program

Link here for more on the Governor’s budget.

MI Humanities Opens Grants

The fall Humanities Grant application period is open at the Michigan Humanities Council. Draft proposals submitted for feedback will be accepted through August, and applications are due September 1. For more information, Link here.

Fall Grant Cycle, Zoom Office Hours

Rotary Charities has opened its fall grant cycle for applications due 9/1 (Grand Traverse region) Grant information, Link here. Zoom office hours are available for Q&A 7/11 at 3-4p; 7/13 at 12-1p; 7/15 at 10-11a.  Zoom link here

dPlan | ArtsReady Updated  Online Disaster Planning Tool

From the National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response, dPlan and ArtsReady have been upgraded with 21st-century usability and more features.dPlan|ArtsReady is a comprehensive online tool for disaster preparedness and response, designed with arts and cultural organizations in mind. For more information, Link here. In addition, Americans for the Arts has a disaster preparedness page on its website with additional resources. Link here.

Reminders & Continuing Opportunities

Bridge Builder Grants Close 7/10

Michigan Municipa League is accepting applications for its Bridge Builder Neigborhood and Main Street placmaking microgrants. Deadline is 7/10. Information/application link here.

Right Brain Seeks Art

Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City is looking for artists of all media interested in hanging and selling their art now through December. For more information email social@rightbrainbrewery.com along with a few examples of your work.

Dennos Holiday Market Applications Due 7/25

The Dennos Museum Center is accepting applications for its annual juried Holiday Artist Market, 11/4-5. The market is newly formatted to a table fee model moving away from the commission based structure of previous years. Special programming will be planned making this a fun event for all ages and admission is free to all. Deadline 7/25. Info/Application here.

State History Nominations Due 7/29

The Historical Society of Michigan is accepting applications in numerous categories for its annual awards program. The  State History Awards recognize people, programs, and publications that have furthered the understanding and appreciation of history throughout the state. Information here

Are you a Rising Leader?

Michigan Arts & Culture Council is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 cohort of Rising Leaders (running 10/2022 – 4/2023). Deadline to apply is Friday July 29, 2022. Rising Leaders is a rigorous and highly interactive personal development initiative committed to the advancement of Michigan’s arts leaders. Program participants from across Michigan gain tools and perspective needed to strengthen their leadership skills and develop relationships with an extraordinary cohort of peers dedicated to advancing the arts and culture field. Past Network alumni include Megan Holtry(Dennos Museum Center), Caroline Barlow (Blissfest) and Elizabeth Adams (Leelanau Historical Museum) Info/Application here

Latest Creative MI Advocate

The newest edition of Creative MI Advocate is available with a comprehensive look at issues, resources and pending legislation impacting arts and culture at the state and federal level, including good budget news for MACC in the State of Michgian budget.. Link here to read. Link here to subscribe.

State of the Sector Data: Michigan Arts and Cultural Landscape Through the Early Stages of the Pandemic

From city to countryside, arts and cultural organizations across the state of Michigan have reopened, but the full impacts of the pandemic have yet to be uncovered. In partnership with the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, Dr. Zannie Voss takes a deep-dive look into what the latest data reveals about the state of the sector. Info/Webinar recording here.

Summit Recordings Online

Recordings & resources from the 2022 Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network are available on the Network website. Videos for each morning panel and presentations – The New Normal: Arts & Culture 2022; Funding Our Future: Trends & Strategies; The Power of Partnerships; Network 2.0 and Fundraising Roundtable – are under Summit Resources, link here.

Trending Topics

Here are a few of the latest articles and blog posts that we’ve been reading:

Please share your trending topics. Email: arts@nwmiarts.net.

Minigrant Info & Webinars

MACC Applications are open through 8/3 for:

  • Arts & Culture Projects (up to $4,000)
  • Professional & Organizational Development (up to $1,500)
  • School Equipment & Supplies (up to $1,500)
  • School Bus Transportation for Arts & Culture Field Trips ($500)

Interested? Apply at macc.smartsimple.com. Info here or the Network website (Opportunities)

Webinars and Drop-in Q&A are available on:

  • Wednesdays, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 & 7/27 at 1pm
  • Fridays 7/15 & 29, at 9am
  • By appointment – contact arts@nwmiarts.net
  • Zoom link to attend

See Local Minigrants in Action in NW MI

Want to see some of our minigrant projects in action, visit the Network’s new Minigrant Spotlight page on the website. Link here.

Link to Minigrant Webinar Zooms Here

The Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network receives support from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

       

The Network benefits from a MI H.O.P.E grant provided by Michigan Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan.

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Greta Bolger

Edward Kocher

Nick Walsh

Heather Harris-Brady

Monica Stokes

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Mercedes Michalowski

Sharon Hubbard

Leslie Donaldson

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Tom Kaufmann

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