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| “Creativity knows no rest”We join Americans for the Arts to salute the many artists, culture bearers, creators, educators, administrators and all who share time, talents and passion to infuse Northern Michigan with arts, culture, spirit, strength, and creative vibrancy. |
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THIS ThursdayMonthly Zoom Roundtable
9/7 @ 10amShare your news and also learn more about the Fall Into the Arts promotion, our new Network-wide events calendar and tour maps, and how to tap into more digital tools to promote your events/tours and cross-promote our robust creative region. Zoom Link |
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Sign Up: Fall Into the Arts |
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MACC meets 9/22Michigan Arts & Culture Council will be holding its September Council Meeting on Friday, 9/22, 1-4 pm at th,e Holland Area Arts Council (150 E Eighth St, Suite 200, Holland, MI 49423). Meeting is open to the public in person or by Zoom (Zoom link here, meeting ID 884 5441 9330). Meeting notice/agenda here Agenda includes the FY24 Funding Plan. When approved by the Council, the list of all FY24 grant awards will be available on-site and online at the end of the meeting. Minigrants will be announced separately by 9/25. To access the grant award lists, link to the MACC site. Scroll to the bottom of the page and see links by county and by grant program. |
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GIG Fund Apps OpenArts Midwest is accepting applications for the GIG Fund. Organizations can apply for a grant of up to $4,000 to support programs and activities featuring professional artists. Events can take place anytime between November 2023 and July 2024. New this year: a) limited to orgs with less than $1-million budgets & b) priority to those not funded in past 2 years. Intent to apply due 9/21. More info here.
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Submit Class Proposals Northwestern Michigan College’s Extended Education Services is accepting new course proposals through 9/6. Link to this Google form to propose a class you’d like to teach for adults or children. |
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New Calls for Art- Old Art Building, Leland: OAB 2023 Member Exhibit. Info/Register here
- Charlevoix Circle of Arts, Charlevoix Circle mARkeT. Info here
- Northport Arts Association, multiple: Pop Up & Pop On, When Form Meets Function, Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale. Info here
- Crooked Tree Art Center-Petoskey.2023 Holiday Bazaar. Info here.
- Crooked Tree Art Center-Traverse City. Merry Marketplace. Info here.
- Crooked Tree Art Center-Traverse City. Emerging Artists. Merry Marketplace. Info here.
- Arts for All of Northern Michigan, Traverse CIty. Annual Art Mart. Apply here
- Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. 2024 Hardy Hall Exhibits. Apply here
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Munson Healthcare Seeks Art on Youth Mental HealthSubmissions are being sought for Munson Healthcare’s “Voices” project—an annual program to raise awareness of important health topics through artwork. This year’s project focuses on youth mental health and we are encouraging pieces that spread truth about mental health—what keeps you well? What do you wish people knew about mental health? Open to adults and youth. Cash prizes. Submissions open 9/18-10/13. voicesforcommunityhealth.org. |
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Salesforce Nonprofit Users (Virtual) Meeting 9/14For Salesforce nonprofit users. Interested in one-on-one Salesforce help? Join a virtual session of the New Salesforce Nonprofit Users Group on Thursday, 9/14 at 3pm. Bring your questions and your laptop for some 1:1 work time with a local Salesforce expert — and leave with answers! Info here & RSVP here |
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Michigan Presenters Conference 10/23Michigan Presenters’ 2023 Fall Gathering: Reawakening Creativity will be held 10/22-23 at the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts in East Lansing. This year’s event will focus on exploring new strategies to “reawaken” our creative sides. Info here |
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Leaders in the SpotlightArts and cultural leaders have been in the spotlight during the past few weeks. Kudos to: Traverse Ticker’s 40 Under 40: - Megan Holtrey, Dennos Museum Center’s Operation Manager & Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network Board Vice President.
- Caitlin Early, TART Trails’ Development, Art on the TART & Traverse City Arts Commission
- Mara Davidson, Interlochen Center for the Arts‘ Social Media Manager
Traverse City Record-Eagle’s Leaders of Northern Michigan - Deb Jackson, Old Town Playhouse Executive Director
- Mercedes Lewis Bowyer, Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation & Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network Board
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| | Here are a few of the latest articles and blog posts that we’ve been reading: What are you reading? Share your trending topics – arts@nwmiarts.net. |
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 | Di Baribeau, was honored at a community reception on 8/24 for her retirement as Executive Director of the City Opera House. In recognition, the City Opera House staircase will be named in her honor. Di is also the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network board treasurer.
Kudos & Thank you! |
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