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2025 Program Calendar
We are happy to create experiences all year long designed to connect you to others in our art & culture community. Whether you want to learn a new skill, become more efficient in your operations, discuss the state of art with your peers, or simply make new like-minded friends, these opportunities are made for you.
Art & Culture Summit
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of arts, culture, and creativity at the 2025 Northwest Michigan Art & Culture Summit!
This year, we’ve reimagined the Summit as a dynamic, multi-venue festival in the heart of downtown Traverse City. With a primary focus to foster meaningful relationships with other creative folks like you, we will celebrate our region's cultural landscape with inspiring keynote sessions, hands-on workshops, and art-filled experiences.
May 30-31, 2025
LEVEL UP
Level Up is a professional development series for the arts & culture sector. These three-hour sessions allow time for deeper learning and connection.
Work of Art: Recordkeeping for Creatives
January 15 · Springboard for the Arts
Work of Art: Legal Considerations for Artists
January 22 · Springboard for the Arts
Work of Art: Marketing
January 29 · Springboard for the Arts
Grantwriting Unlocked: From Idea to Proposal
March 13 or 20 · Cindy McSurely
Post with Purpose: A Fun Guide to Social Media for Reluctant Artists
October 18 · Raquel Lauren Furman
Beyond the Noise: Tightening Strategy & Reducing Mission Drift
October 23 · Colleen Masterson-Bzdok
CAFE CONVOS
Caffeinated Conversations is a curated series designed to go beyond the traditional networking event to facilitate real, meaningful relationships through robust topical discussion.
Relevance, Resonance, and Community—An Audience-Centered Approach to Programming
April 9 · Matthew Kacergis
Inclusive Narratives: Creative Public History
April 23 · Emily Modrall, Ph.d.
How to Foster a Culture of Innovation
November 5 · Brittany VanderBeek
A Soul for Northern Michigan: Amplifying the Arts in our Region
November 12 · Peter Payette
Caffeinated Conversations Details