Opportunities

Michigan Arts & Culture Council Minigrants

Michigan Arts & Culture Council (MACC) minigrants are available through Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools and municipalities for arts and cultural projects, professional and organizational development, and school bus trips, arts equipment and art supplies. Granting period is October 1 through September 30 each year.

The Northwest Michigan Arts and Culture Network is the Michigan Arts & Culture Council regrant agency for Region 2 (Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee & Wexford).

 All applicants must use macc.smartsimple.com

Please scroll below for links. For assistance, questions or to set up a consultation, contact arts@nwmiarts.net.

Minigrants – Region 2

The following MACC Minigrants are available annually, administered through the NW MI Arts & Culture Network:

Project Minigrants (up to $4,000)
Supports arts & cultural projects led by nonprofit organizations, schools & municipalities in Northwest Michigan. Guidelines

Professional & Organizational Development – “POD” – Minigrants (up to $1,500)
Supports professional development by individual artists, culture bearers, administrators, arts educators &organizations (i.e. conferences, training, board development & related learning) Guidelines

Additional School Minigrants are available directly through MACC:
Arts Trek – School Bus Minigrants
(up to $500 for transportation to arts & cultural experiences) Guidelines
School Art Supplies & Equipment Minigrants (up to $1,500) Guidelines

Annual Minigrant Deadlines

Round 1: August 3 – 5pm 
Round 2: January 15 – 5pm
(Note: Round 2 is NOT guaranteed & will be held ONLY if funding is available after Round 1. To be announced mid-October.)

 

Informational Webinars, Consults & Drop-in Assistance

NW Michigan Arts & Culture Network presents one-hour webinars and virtual Q&A sessions April – July, by request, or prior to deadlines to review guidelines and assist prospective applicants. Private consultations by phone. Zoom or in person can also be scheduled year-round. Contact arts@nwmiarts.net for information and Zoom link.

Zoom link for Webinars/Office Hours

Additional MACC Grant Opportunities

Michigan Arts & Culture Council offers several larger grant opportunities annually. Link to the MACC site below for specific program guidelines.

  • Applications due annually on 6/1 include: Operational Support, Project Support, Capital Improvements,  and New Leaders.
  • Applications due annually on 8/3 include Arts in Education and Community Partners.
Grant Guidelines, Application Links & Information  

Link to guidelines and support materials below.

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Current Opportunities

Funding ● Openings ● Calls ● Collaborations

Current opportunities for funding, openings, calls, collaborations.

Do you have an opportunity or news to share?
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Call for Artists – Jordan Art Walk

Call for Artists – Jordan Art Walk

Project Summary: Jordan Art Walk You are invited to submit a sculpture for placement in the Jordan Art Walk exhibit in East Jordan Michigan. Our goal is to integrate works of art into our city’s natural environment that will engage and resonate with our citizens and visitors. This is a collaborative project of the City of East Jordan, the ...
Opening: Regional Development Manager – CTAC-Petoskey

Opening: Regional Development Manager – CTAC-Petoskey

Crooked Tree Arts Center is seeking a Regional Development Manager (RDM) for its Petoskey location.  A key contributor to the financial stability of the organization, the RDM is responsible for the design and implementation of the fundraising model and the stewardship and growth of our donors, with a focus on the Petoskey Service Area. The ...
Opening: Events Manager – CTAC- Petoskey

Opening: Events Manager – CTAC- Petoskey

Crooked Tree Arts Center is seeking an Events Manager for its Petoskey location.  The Events Manager will work with staff and volunteers to plan, organize, implement and promote events designed to fundraise, grow our membership, and promote community awareness of Crooked Tree Arts Center’s programs and services. Competitive salary ...
Open Call – Higher Arts’ Great Bodies

Open Call – Higher Arts’ Great Bodies

Great bodies: A Visual Love Letter to Michigan's abundant, beautiful & Life-giving bodies of water Higher Art Gallery is thrilled to welcome you to submit Artwork for consideration to our summer small group exhibit: "Great Bodies". ​Images of Michigan conjure the shape of our state, (a mitten) surrounded by The Great Lakes, but also ...
Open Call for artists: Summer Salon

Open Call for artists: Summer Salon

OPEN CALL to northern Michigan fine artists. Open to all mediums and includes 2D as well as 3D. $35 entry fee for consideration, FREE for members. Description: CCA's exhibit gallery will transform into a sales gallery from June 30 – September 2 for our annual Summer Salon. Each artists' work will be displayed as an individual ...
Northport Art Association Upcoming Calls

Northport Art Association Upcoming Calls

Northport Art Association has several calls for art as well as for art class teachers including: Northport Photo Exhibit, due 5/1 Plein Air Paint Out 7/21 & 22  Form & Function Exhibition 10/13-28 Apply to Teach a Class Link above for more information. Or, visit https://www.northportartsassociation.org/

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