TSO Launches Community Music School

Traverse Symphony Orchestra announced plans for TSO–a Community Music School to be located at the Cherryland Center, revitalizinge the former Kmart property and create opportunities for musicians of all ages and abilities to take lessons, be in ensembles, or take music history or appreciation courses. More info on the TSO site or read this Ticker article.

City Opera House Call for Art

The City Opera House in Traverse City is seeking 1-2 artists for an exhibition during January-February 2024. Art will be displayed on the first and second during COH events and open public hours. Commission sales. For more information or if interested, please contact the Network at arts@nwmiarts.net.

PastPerfect Database Workshop 10/11, 9:30-12

PastPerfect museum software is used by thousands of museums, historical societies, and libraries of all sizes to catalog, inventory, and care for their collections. The software has been in use since 1998 and is one of the most popular–and affordable–collections management systems (CMS) in use today. Taught by Craig Hadley, director/curator at the Dennos Museum Center and a former collections manager, this workshop will teach you the basics of navigating the new PastPerfect web edition. An overview of generating reports, accessioning objects, managing images, and more will be covered during our time together. Perfect for volunteers, staff, and board members at museums and galleries of all kinds. Info/Register Here

Rural Readiness LOI Due 8/31

Letters of Intent for Round 2 of the new Michigan of Office of Rural Development’s Rural Readiness Grants are due by 3pm on 8/31. If chosen, full proposal is due 8/31. These grands provides rural communities (via tax-exempt organizations) with up to $50,000 to support collaborative planning and capacity initiatives.  Info/Guidelines here.

SMU DataArts Webinars

Upcoming webinars and info from SMU DataArts:

• Getting Started with the Cultural Data Profile, webinar. 9/5, 1-2pm. Register here
• Data at Work: Intro to DataArts Analytics Tools, webinar, 9/23, 1-2 pm. Register here.
• How to Use the Funder Report Narratives, report. Read here.

National Nonprofit Day … and Every Day!

August 17 is National Nonprofit Day. We applaud our many nonprofit member organizations along with the artists, culture bearers, volunteers and supporters who work together to drive arts and culture throughout Northern Michigan. Kudos for the work you do and the creativity, joy, thought, resiliency, and curiosity you generate every day. Bravo!