Level Up

Level Up Professional Development for Arts and Culture

Level Up

Level Up is a professional development series for the arts & culture sector.

Through interactive workshops and expert-led seminars, you will gain valuable skills and insights for growth. Whether you’re looking to improve your fundraising techniques, expand your art business, enhance your curatorial strategies, or foster stronger community engagement, Level Up offers the tools and knowledge to help you succeed.


Program Details

  • Level Up registration fee is included with your membership
  • Some sessions are exclusive to network Members, while others are open to the public
  • Organizational Members are allowed to register multiple staff / board members
  • Registration is required for each session

Not a member, you can join today!

Post with Purpose: A Fun Guide to Social Media for Reluctant Artists

  • October 18, 2025
  • 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Charlevoix Public Library

Join us for a workshop that makes social media simple—and maybe even enjoyable—for artists like you. We'll delve into easy, time-saving strategies to authentically showcase your art without feeling "salesy." Learn how to create posts that reflect your unique style, talk about your work effortlessly, and attract the right audience, all while keeping the focus on what you love most: making art.

Cost

Facilitator: Raquel Lauren Furman

Raquel Furman is a brand coach and creative strategist who helps entrepreneurs build brands that are clear, compelling, and unmistakably them. With a background in brand photography and marketing, she brings both strategy and creativity to the table. Through her coaching, Raquel helps clients refine their messaging, create standout visuals, and confidently share their work. Her mission? To make branding feel doable (and even fun) while driving real results.

Audience: Who is this for?

This session is designed for:

  • Artists / Independent Creatives

Details

  • Registration is required

Register Here


 

Beyond the Noise: Tightening Strategy & Reducing Mission Drift

  • October 23, 2025
  • 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • West Shore Bank, Traverse City (3rd Floor)

Too much to do and too little time? You are not alone! Join us for this interactive workshop to explore tools and strategies to help your organization tighten its strategy and focus on what is most important. Learn how to identify what matters most, align your Board and staff around your top priorities, and develop a strategic screen to stay on track. Explore how to reduce mission drift, increase community impact, and prevent employee burnout and turnover. 

Cost

Facilitator: Colleen Masterson-Bzdok

Colleen Masterson-Bzdok has over 20 years of experience working with northern Michigan nonprofits as a staff member, board member, volunteer, funder and consultant. She is passionate about helping leaders and organizations improve their culture, align their work around what is most important and maximize their impact in the communities they serve. Learn more about Colleen here.

Audience: Who is this for?

This session is designed for:

  • Art & culture administrators

Details

  • Registration is required

Register Here

Upcoming Topics

In response to the topics our members have shared the greatest need for educational opportunities. These programs will be offered in different locations across NW Michigan.

  • AI for Capacity Building
  • Roles & Responsibilities for the Proactive Board
  • Grant Writing Unlocked: From Idea to Proposal
  • Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists