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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.