Summit Schedule
The 2024 Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Summit will be presented at Interlochen Center for the Arts. Zoom options available for remote participation.
Scroll Below for Schedule & Speakers Bios
Morning Welcome & Panels
Prelude – 8:15-8:35am
Registration & Networking
Continental Breakfast
Sharing Table
Morning music performed by Ted Alan
Members artwork and music will be on display and woven through the day.
Gather & Greetings – 8:30am
Trey Devey
President, Interlochen Center for the Arts
Gary Gatzke
President, Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network
Associate Director of Continuing & Community Education, Interlochen Center for the Arts
Mary Bevans Gillett
Executive Director, Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network
Showcasing the Power of Our Arts
What better way to kick of our day than to experience the power of music and the arts as Interlochen Arts Academy
classical voice students perform pieces from the original opera Edmonia which will hold its world premiere on May 4.
Dr. Camille Colatosti
Provost, Interlochen Center for the Arts
with
Interlochen Arts Academy Classical Voice & Opera Students
Session 1 – 9:00am
Powering Our Partnerships
Collaborating Creatively
We all play roles in furthering the arts and powering cultural vibrancy. Let’s build on our strengths with collaborations, creativity and connections across all sectors. This interactive discussion with regional and state leaders will kick off an interactive deeper dive.
Alison Watson
Director, Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs
Warren Call
President & CEO, Traverse Connect
Co-Chair, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance
Additional Names
To Be Announced
Facilitator
Trey Devey
President, Interlochen Center for the Arts
Short Break
Session 2 – 10:00am
Big Dreams & Creative Plans
It’s time to dream big and bring shape to the collaborations we would like to create.
We will use the discussions, info and issues raised in the opening sessions to work together to identify key opportunities, resources and action plans.
Names
To be Announced
Table Facilitators
Names
To be Announced
Session 3 – 11:15am
Community Partners: When We Lead with the Arts
During the 2023 Summit, we were challenged to consider two questions.
What do the arts in Northern Michigan mean to me?
What would happen if we built our communities with arts at the center?
Both questions launched a year long community partners project with Interlochen Public Radio, Michigan Writers, area communities and the Network to showcase the essence and transformational power of arts and culture.
Facilitator
Peter Payette
Executive Director, Interlochen Public Radio
Break for Lunch
Lunch – 11:55 PM
Sandwich & Salad Buffet
Continue your own community partnering! Enjoy lunch with participants and presenters. Mix it up. Meet new colleagues and renew relationships. Brainstorm. Share ideas, experiences, questions and best practices.
Lunch is informal – We’ll formally reconvene in time for the MACC Presentation at 12:30.
MACC Talk – 12:30pm
State of the Arts for Arts & Culture
There are many new changes coming for the State of Michigan Arts & Culture Council (MACC).
Much re-envisioning, study and planning has been underway as the Council builds for a strong future serving and supporting arts and cultural sector across the state in the years to come. MACC Director Alison Watson will discuss the ‘year of transition’ as well as exciting changes for MACC’s funding programs, services and future plans working together. This presentation will include information on the grant programs that will be announced by MACC on May 1.
Alison Watson
Director, Michigan Arts & Culture Council
One-on-Ones with Michigan Arts & Culture Council Throughout the Day
In addition to Alison’s presentation, MACC staff and council members will be at the Summit throughout the day and welcome the chance to meet, discuss, and answer questions.
Alex Flannery, MACC Operational Support Program Director &
Jeff Garrett, MACC Capital Improvements Program Director & ADA 504 Coordinator
Meet Esther Triggs, MACC Council Member &
Interlochen Center for the Arts Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Move to Breakouts – 12:55pm
AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakouts A, B, C – 1:00-1:55pm
– Short Break –
Breakouts D, E, F – 2:00-2:55pm
Breakout A
Artist Track
Artist as Entrepreneur &/or B-Side Sessions
Facilitators
Names
To Be Announced
Breakout B
Capacity Building
Fundraising Lightening Round
Facilitators
Cindy McSurely
The Benedict Group
Breakout C
Communications/Capacity Building
All Things Data
Facilitators
Names
To Be Announced
Breakout D
Connections
Building Community Partners & Champions
(Deep Dive)
Facilitators
Names
To Be Announced
Breakout E
Capacity Building
Cultivating Your Culture: Attracting, Retaining & Developing Talent
Facilitators
Names
To Be Announced
Breakout F
Communications
Creative Presentations: Thinking on Your Feet & Out of Thin Air
Facilitators
Names
To Be Announced
Next Steps & Send-Off – 3:00pm
Join us back in the Great Room for a short recap and then we’ll head to IPR to celebrate our work.
Post-Summit Reception
Join us for a final chance to network, continue conversations and share a toast to the day with our colleagues at Interlochen Public Radio. In addition to the reception, the IPR studios will be open for tours and a sample of our two wonderful public radio stations – IPR News & Classical IPR – at work.