NW MI Arts & Culture Summit

May 30-31, 2025

Northern Michigan’s annual gathering for all who believe in the value of art & culture has been growing steadily since 2016, and is now ready for evolution.

The 2025 Summit will lean into inspiration: as an engaging, fun event designed to foster meaningful relationships. It does this through inspiring keynote sessions, educational nuggets, and art-filled experiences that introduce the broader creative community to one another, our diverse cultural initiatives, professional services, and year-round Network Member programs.

The heart and soul of past events will remain, but much will be new—including a move to downtown Traverse City, a multi-venue model, and a 1.5 day format with more breathing room in the schedule to facilitate personal relationship-building. Partner organizations will support the "breakout" hours with tours, workshops, activities, roundtables, and performances. Large, inspirational gatherings with keynote presentations and performances from across the region will bookend what is sure to be an inspiring experience for all.

More details to come. Members are highly encouraged to participate and wild ideas are welcome. Please contact Troy DeShano with interest.