Arts + Creative Industries Update - In the time of COVID-19 | View in browser
Creative Washtenaw aims to raise at least $100,000 and hopefully more to extend assistance to the artists and creative organizations adversely impacted by COVID-19 and stave off the permanent devastation to the sector. Funds raised are assisting artists and creatives who live, work or go to school and have businesses located in Washtenaw County. We are asking that the people in our community step up to help the artists and cultural organizations not covered by public services and programs afforded to other sectors during this unprecedented moment in our history. Please consider making a gift to Creative Washtenaw Aid today to show your solidarity with support of our arts + creative community! ♥️
Because they support our work assisting, facilitating, advocating, communicating, educating and celebrating for and with Creative Washtenaw: creative individuals, nonprofit and for profit businesses and government agencies for whom the intrinsic and aesthetic values of art and creativity are essential and the highest determining factors of success. Join us here!
See final 4.6.21 SBA FAQs here - Today is the last day to familiarize yourself with the application process and organize your documentation before the portal officially opens tomorrow, April 8.
Bridge Magazine's Michigan COVID dashboard deems this a third wave due to surging COVID-19 cases and an uptick in the number of hospitalizations. Health officials are urging continuation of social distancing and mask-wearing. Governor Whitmer is preparing no new restrictions at this time,
The PPP Extension Act of 2021 is intended to be more equitable and sets a May 31 application deadline. PPP continues to be critical to the myriad small businesses applying for new funds or waiting to hear back on their applications. Find details here.
Michigan K-12 schools are eligible for grants of up to $1,500 to pay for arts equipment (including repairs of arts equipment) or supplies being used within the classroom/school setting. Michigan K-12 teachers in any arts discipline may apply for the grant including creative writing, dance, film/video, music, visual arts and theater. Grants are awarded on a reimbursement basis.
Applicants must be an accredited Michigan preK-12 educational institution, public or non-public school, private school, home school, school district, intermediate school district/regional educational service agency or an accredited Head Start program. A certified teacher must be the primary contact.
Grants will only be awarded to one applicant per educational institution.
Visit our website to learn more or view the FY21 Arts Equipment & Supplies Grant Guidelines. Minigrant Projects & POD - Region 9 Creative Washtenaw
Meet up with Washtenaw County artists and creative workers – some are regulars and others drop in when they can make it. You are always welcome in our Zoom Room. Can’t make it this time? CWHH is always the last Wednesday of the month (except Aug. and Dec.)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89270518201?pwd=bmhIR2RqMXk0T3M3M21YM1hlVng3QT09
Meeting ID: 892 7051 8201 | Passcode: 111943 | Call in – 929-205-6099
*If you ever find a broken CWHH Zoom link, check here for the corrected link or text/call 734-395-9868
According to Washtenaw County Health Department spokeswoman, Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, the recent uptick in cases may be due to something of a spring fever: "we're probably feeling more optimistic, because more people are getting vaccinated, but also because it's spring and people want to be outside -- the outside air helps but it doesn't eliminate all risk." Sports settings, group activities and campuses still remain high risk.
As of Apr. 5, Michigan has 1,649 reported cases according to the latest data by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Michigan has also reports 7 cases of the B.1.3.5. variant, what has also been called the South African variant. As of Thursday, Apr. 1, Michigan confirmed a case of the P1 COVID-19 variant from Brazil. It is believed that because these variants are more contagious, we are seeing an increase in overall cases.
Sites are now open to individuals 50+ with medical conditions or disabilities living in the county. Eligible individuals may email wchdpopup@washtenaw.org to register and request information. You may also call 734-544-6700 or 211. Please only use the phone line if you are unable to navigate the online request. Limited vaccine appointments may also be available through local health providers or pharmacies including Meijer and Rite Aid and Kroger. Calling and daily checking of availability recommended. Although improving, supplies are still limited everywhere, and it may take several weeks to schedule everyone eligible.
Not in Washtenaw County? Find your county vaccine registration information here.
Vaccine Information and Availability - Washtenaw CountyFindashot.org - updates every few minutes. Shows vaccination sites throughout Michigan. Where to Get the Vaccine - Washtenaw County - Updated 4.5.21 More Information on the COVID B117 Variant Health Department Washtenaw County Michigan Medicine's COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Availability |
According to the updated state priority guidance, vaccine eligibility has been extended to Michiganders age 16 and up. Those between 16-18 years of age are currently only eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. As a reminder, you are only "fully vaccinated" after two weeks of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two weeks after your second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. Even after vaccination, it is still recommended you take precautions by wearing a mask, avoiding crowds and social distancing.
Due to a supposed human error, some 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine have been contaminated. This will delay future shipments, however, the error did not effect the doses currently in circulation. With an increase in staff members and quality check, the company issued a statement that they would ship 24 million doses by the end of April. Michigan is set to receive 58,000 doses from Johnson & Johnson, according to this report.
Michigan Medicine has announced that they have received their first supply of doses of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine. This single-dose vaccine will be not be available until the beginning of April. Check with your PCP to see if they are opting to carry the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Here is a helpful article to learn about how each vaccine differs. We encourage you to research the differences between the vaccines. For more information on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, here are some resources to learn more:
FDA Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Information from Johnson & Johnson
COVID-19 Vaccine Information from Michigan Medicine
Janssen COVID-19 Information from the CDC
A reminder that Meijer has coordinated a mass vaccination clinic at Ford Field. Anyone in the state can register, however priority will be for residents 50+ and those between 16-49 with pre-existing conditions. Starting on April 5, all Michigan residents 16+ will be eligible. To register, visit the online portal here or text “EndCOVID” to 75049. You can also call the state's COVID-19 hotline at 888-535-6136.
The Detroit Free Press provides an updated a list of vaccination sites ranging from box stores, hospitals and health care systems to pharmacies and vaccine clinics. They also provide tips on precautions post-vaccine and managing your pain and side effects upon vaccination. For more on what to expect from the vaccine, read the CDC's side effect profile card here.
Make an Appointment at Detroit's TCF Center
Detroit Offers Johnson & Johnson Vaccine at Northwest Activities Center (NWAC)
VaccineMI Project | COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
Visit Rite Aid's Vaccine Scheduler
Michigan COVID-19 Vaccination Prioritization Guidance
Look Up Vaccination Sites by Zip Code
CDC Guidelines for Those Fully Vaccinated - How to Protect Yourself and Others
CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance
Helpful Information from the CDC on COVID-19 Strains
Americans for the Arts COVID-19 Resource and Response Center
The policy proposal was collaboratively developed by over 100 partner organizations and individuals, and has been endorsed by over 2,300 creative businesses and creative workers.
To see more detail on the proposed actions to take to address these policies, which together would put 300,000 creative workers back to work, click here. These actions were arrived at through focus groups with the signatories to the Put Creative Workers to Work proposal.
The most recent restriction remains in effect as Governor Whitmer focuses on vaccine distribution. The 50% capacity limit remains in effect until April 19. For a more in-depth breakdown of the current epidemic order, click here for the MDHHS official guidelines.
Alan Brown shares his latest Executive Briefing (March 22) and findings from the Audience Outlook Monitor study. This session highlights vaccination rates and likelihood to be vaccinated among arts audiences and dives into resumption of demand for both vaccinated and unvaccinated respondents. The briefing underscores the continued role that arts organizations can play in public health efforts. (video, 26 min.)
Find the latest S.E. Michigan Report here (courtesy of CultureSource.)
Washtenaw County Small Business Resiliency Fund
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Ann Arbor Spark Microloan Programs
Washtenaw United Way - Food and Essential Services
For a complete list of local resources, please visit our website here.
As we learn more about the allocation of funding from the American Rescue Plan, we will update this section. Michigan Radio provides an overview of the funding buckets including PPP, child tax credit, public health funding and industry support. See a breakdown of funding by county, township and individual in this article here. Of the $350 billion to be allocated for state and local governments, funds will be directed towards assistance for small businesses, nonprofits, and hard-hit industries like tourism, travel, and hospitality. Funding can also be used for the expansion of broadband coverage to rural and inner-city areas. $10 billion is designated for local capital infrastructure projects. We will keep you posted as we learn more about potential funding to arts and creative industries, especially.
The SBA has released an important webinar covering the entire preparation, application and post-application process from start to finish. We recommend you watch it in advance of tomorrow.
Once the SBA portal goes live, the SBA will no longer be able to assist you with application questions. If you need local assistance with your application, click here or contact district offices here.
For updates on portal openings and more, click here to sign up.
Be sure to read our SVO preparation checklist and clarifications on our website. It includes condensed information from the recent SVO webinar which you can watch in full here.
SVO applicants can apply for both PPP and SVOG for a net award. However, if you receive an SVO grant, you cannot then apply for a PPP loan.
1. Use your DUNS number to register in the federal government’s System for Award Management (SAM). You can’t simply use a Taxpayer or Employer ID Number to apply for an SVO grant. (Note: It could take up to two weeks to finalize a SAM registration.)
2. Gather documents that demonstrate your number of employees and monthly revenues so you can calculate the average number of qualifying employees you had over the prior 12 months.
3. Determine your losses based on gross earned revenue and gross earned plus contributed revenue between 2019 and 2020 on a quarterly basis. Be prepared because the SBA keeps changing its definition of revenue.
4. Make PDFs of additional information such as floor plans, contract copies and other evidence that will be needed to apply for an SVO grant.
5. Sign up for a regional mailing list and webinar in your area and develop a direct relationship.
6. Ask the SBA specific questions about SVO eligibility by e-mailing SVOGrant@sba.gov. ONCE PORTAL OPEN, CAN NO LONGER ASK.
DON'T WAIT to register on System for Award Management (SAM) and obtain a CAGE#. It is important you go through the process until you receive your CAGE#. Completing this process can take days or more. This is also important for any NEA or federal grants that you may be applying for. You cannot apply for SVO grant and PPP Round 2 - You must choose one or the other.
Creative Washtenaw's compilation document clarifying the SBA's updates on eligibility and "gross" vs "earned" revenue, plus additional clarifications. Find it here.
SBA SVO | National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) | Creative Washtenaw | Americans for the Arts | Arts Action Fund Facebook Page | Check the NIVA Resource page in the Member Portal for updates.
Americans for the Arts Action Fund Office Hours with Nina Ozlu Tunceli - Note: The Americans for the Arts webinar remains postponed until further notice. We will keep you updated.
Now Open to Self-Employed and Gig workers!
PPP Loan Application Support for Minority-owned Small Businesses - learn more here.
$7.25 billion added in the American Rescue Plan
Sole proprietors, gig workers and 1099s get more financial support
SBA revises the PPP’s funding formula for these categories of applicants. See the SBA update here.
PPP Tips from Nina at Americans for the Arts:
If you are self-employed and have a PPP application “pending” with a lender for a new PPP loan, contact them immediately and let them know that you need to update your numbers using the new PPP Schedule C application form and rules.
If you are self-employed and already received your new PPP loan this year, please contact your Members of Congress, the White House, and the SBA to ask them to correct this injustice of not allowing a retroactive change.
Note: You cannot collect PUA while also drawing "payroll" funds during the "covered period" of your PPP loan. You'll need to determine which - PPP or PUA is best suited for your needs.
As of Apr. 6, the limit for EIDL will increase to 24 months of economic injury with a maximum loan of $500,000. Apply here.
Need help applying for Federal Grants? Lean on us to help.
Not sure how to get a SAM number?
Confused about the Shuttered Venues application timeline and process?
We can help answer your questions and concerns so that you can be prepared to apply for federal grants, such as the SVO grant, which should be opening in the coming weeks. We are also open to hosting a webinar, pending interest.
Contact your Michigan legislators to encourage MCACA funding that is critical to the arts + creative industries during COVID-19.
Learn about Michigan’s Coronavirus Racial Disparities Task Force working to increase data reporting transparency and reduce barriers to health care for impacted communities of color.
It’s time for you to cast your annual 2021 Arts Policy Vote! Please review and cast your vote on these four policy agendas for 2021 here. Review the four primary asks in the image below.
Tell your legislator to Put Creative Workers to Work! The $878 billion arts, culture, and creative sector needs COVID-19 relief now, and putting creative workers to work is integral to our national economic recovery and an essential path to total economic health and resilience. For our nation’s 435 congressional districts to come back, we must make the creative sector a cornerstone of America’s economic recovery.
National Council of Nonprofits Webinar - What nonprofits need to know as staff and volunteers return from remote work to in-person operations, Apr. 9 3:00 p.m. EST.
#ArtsCreateHope Campaign - Spread the hope and stay informed about the great need of arts organizations during the COVID pandemic.
The Ad Council developed six communications toolkits to help community partners educate and provide answers to their members and stakeholders. These free, easy-to-use toolkits include messaging tips, videos, FAQs, social and digital media assets, educational events, and research that was rigorously vetted by CDC. Here are links to the toolkits:
– COVID-19 Resources for Washtenaw County
_ Michigan Nonprofit Association COVID Resources as of Apr. 5
– Aid, Assistance & Grants beyond Washtenaw County
– COVID-19 Health-Specific Updates and Resources
– COVID-19 Michigan Legislation & 411 for Workers & Businesses
– COVID-19 Federal Legislation + 411 for Workers & Businesses
– General Resources for Artists, Creative Workers & Businesses
– For creative organizations & businesses
– For artists and creative workers
Audience Outlook Monitor - WolfBrown developed this worldwide tracking study of audience attitudes about attendance at arts and cultural programs during and after the COVID-19 Crisis. Find timely and essential data to the sector’s decision-making about when and how to resume programming. Watch the March 22 Executive Briefing webinar for updates on progress with vaccination and early patterns of resumption of demand for live programs. From there, you can also watch past webinar briefings.
Working Artists and the Greater Economy (W.A.G.E) is a national program initiated and operated by W.A.G.E. that publicly recognizes those nonprofit arts organizations demonstrating a history of, and commitment to, voluntarily paying artist fees that meet our minimum payment standards. If you are interested in becoming W.A.G.E. Certified please read the guidelines below, use the Fee Calculator and then begin an application here.
Michigan Works! Southeast provides a plethora of support, training and services for job seekers.
Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development in partnership with United Way of Washtenaw County, has launched a Financial Navigator program to help residents manage the financial impact of COVID-19. Financial Navigators provide one-on-one telephone assistance (at no cost) navigating critical financial issues and making referrals to other social services and resources. Click HERE to read more or call 734-677-7202 to talk to a Financial Navigator.
How The American Rescue Plan will rebuild Michigan's unemployment fund
Latest resources from the Restaurant Meal Program and Epidemic Orders.
Resuming Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA): Extends and phases out PUA, a temporary federal program covering self-employed and gig workers, to March 14 (after which no new applicants) through Apr. 5, 2021. Provides additional weeks for those who would otherwise exhaust benefits by extending PUA from 39 to 50 weeks— with all benefits ending April 5, 2021.
Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC): Extends and phases out PEUC, which provides additional weeks when state unemployment runs out, to Mar.14 (after which no new applications) through April 5, 2021. PEUC provides additional weeks for those who would otherwise exhaust benefits by increasing weeks available from 13 to 24—with all benefits ending Apr. 5, 2021.
MDHSS resources, Restaurant Meal Program and Epidemic Orders
President Biden's American Rescue Plan Details
SBA Debt Relief (for existing borrowers)
COVID Tax Provisions for Nonprofits Chart
With the aesthetic and intrinsic values of the arts + creativity at its core, creative:impact has a twofold purpose. First, to impress upon listeners the impact and interconnectivity of the arts + creative sector on our lives and community. Second, to tell that story through local artists and creative people – professionals, amateurs, students and industry experts leading the sector locally, nationally and internationally – those with creative practices, businesses and holding creative jobs in profit, nonprofit, educational and government entities. With deep connections to Washtenaw County, they make the greater Ann Arbor area one of Michigan's strongest and most vibrant arts + creative industry hubs.
Tune-in to creative:impact co-hosted by Deb Polich, president/CEO of Creative Washtenaw and WEMU's David Fair every Tuesday during Morning Edition at 7:49 a.m. and 9:49 a.m. Find archive editions here.
Mar. 30, 2021 - Character artists, animators, sound designers, programmers, and coders are just a few of the team members it takes to design and launch a video game. It takes a lot of hard work and time. Jeremy Gibson Bond, game designer and professor of practice, game design, and development at MSU, tells Deb Polich and David Fair all about this industry that has evolved exponentially since the days of Pong and Pac-Man on this edition of "creative: impact." Listen here.
Apr. 6, 2021 - Meet Carla Dirlikov Canales, Ypsilanti native, renowned opera singer and arts advocate. She is also founder of the Canales Project, an organization that uses the arts to bridge cultural divides. She joined Creative Washtenaw's Deb Polich and WEMU's David Fair to talk about how she uses her voice to advocate for the arts and creativity in the halls of Congress and across the world. Listen here.
Stop Asian Hate: Resource Center - Petitions, Donations and More
"U-M Professors, Michigan public officials discuss roots of anti-Asian racism..." - The Michigan Daily
The Hive Project | A campus of art, innovation & sustainability in southeast Michigan
"Government, Nonprofits and Companies Must Unify to Solve our Biggest Problems" - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
"10 Quick and Easy Spring Crafts for the Whole Family for the Whole Family to Get Creative" - My Modern Met
"Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Program Expands Reach Thanks to Michigan Nonprofit" - Michigan Nonprofit Association
"Discovering women artists of the past to support artists of present" - International Women's Day
25th Annual Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners - Exhibit Video and Artwork
"White Supremacy and the problem with centering donors' interests and emotions" - Nonprofit AF
"Anti-Colonial Orchestras: A Cultural Response to Classical Music Imperialism" - Mae Mai
"Responding to crises: constructing a response through organizational change" - Jeff M. Poulin, Arts Education Policy Review
Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter for Nonprofits - National Council of Nonprofits
An annual celebration of the power of creativity and light in building community in Ann Arbor. With community art making beginning in March, an array of light-filled, public art will unfold across downtown Ann Arbor and culminate on Friday, Apr. 9, 2021 through socially distanced experiences in town, at home, and online to spark wonder and delight for all ages. Learn more here. See amazing art + share some love with local businesses! Don't miss FoolMoon TV! Showcasing A2 youth artists + more, this virtual program headlines the FoolMoon 2021 Facebook event. RSVP + plan a watch party. Join our FoolMoon CommUNITY Facebook group to get the latest details and make + share your creations + celebrations.
Destination Ann Arbor is pleased to announce its 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, Apr. 14 at 11:00 a.m. The meeting is FREE for all to attend and will be held via online platform called HopIn. Register here. For an overview and list of speakers, click here.
To celebrate the new residency program with international performing artists and arts advocate, Yo-Yo-Ma, University of Michigan Arts Initiative in partnership with the University Musical Society, will explore probing ideas and concepts in this webinar. Ma will join a newly-formed steering committee composed of six U-M students and three Michigan-based artists from Ann Arbor, Flint, and Dearborn—representing all three campuses—who will be charged with the development of new variations of maps that will express what the U-M community has experienced in the past year. Register here.
In partnership with Toyota, we’re excited to add a Diversity Film Series to our Virtual Movie Palace beginning this month and progressing over the course of the year and beyond. Through film and storytelling, we hope to stimulate thoughtful and deeper conversations around race, gender, equity, inclusion, and social justice, among many other issues. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
The orchestra will perform three concerts with full string orchestra at the Michigan Theater along with additional virtual chamber music performances paired with pick-up meals from local Ann Arbor restaurants. These performances will be recorded live without audience and will be available for on-demand streaming until June 30, 2021. Virtual concert passes can be purchased for $50 for households, and $10 for students. Purchase tickets here.
An in-person and online exhibition that focuses on the artist’s everyday life showcasing their minutes as objects of representation, identification, and discovery. Open hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., by appointment. You can schedule an appointment here. Learn more about the exhibition here.
Read more about here award and work here.
The Ark has a brimming lineup of live-streamed events. Read their full calendar of events here. Our Communications Specialist, Hannah Baiardi will be performing music from her latest jazz album, Straight from the Soul, on The Ark's Family Room Series, April 15 at 8:00 p.m. Click here to learn more.
Featuring live-streamed 75-minute long concerts including meet & greets over Zoom. Learn more here.
The Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series brings respected leaders and innovators from a broad spectrum of creative fields direct to your screen of choice with the support of our partners, Detroit Public Television and PBS Books. All speaker series events will be webcast on Fridays at 8 pm EST here and at dptv.org. You can also watch the talks and join the conversation on the Penny Stamps Series Facebook page.
Performances run March through May. All concerts begin at 10:30 a.m. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
Runs through Mar. 26 every Friday at 7:30 p.m. Concerts are free and donations are strongly encouraged. Learn more here.
View film of your choice, maximum capacity in largest theater is 26 individuals. Fill out rental request form and learn more here.
Event listings and calendar postings are an exclusive benefit for CW members. We would be happy to welcome you as a member!
Click here for membership information.
Why the arts + creative industries matter in Michigan
Why the arts + creative industries matter in Washtenaw County
Five Essential Arts Arguments to Make - Arts Midwest
Fact vs. Fiction Government Arts Funding
Sign letters to Senators and Representatives to help federal funding for our nation's museums!
The 2021 State of Grantseeking Survey - a survey of nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, grant specialists, managers, and writers, and government entities conducted by GrantStation to reveal the current state of grantseeking in the United States and the world.
National Arts Marketing Project
Performing Arts Alliance Arts Advocacy
NAEA Arts Advocacy Working Group - National Arts Education Association
It's FREE and takes just a minute. Add your name and be counted so Congress know there are millions of arts and creative workers, businesses and citizens who insist that arts and creativity are critical to our country. Join here for updates and calls to action.
- Membership to vote on the legislative policy platforms
- Breaking news and legislative alerts from the E-Advocacy center
- Quarterly updates through Arts Action eNews
- Exclusive access to the member's only Arts Action Fund PAC
Grants available to professional U.S.-based presenters and ensembles whose programming includes Western European and/or non-Western classical and contemporary music. Grants are provided for the commissioning and performance of new works by American composers. The program supports works scored for 2–10 musicians performing one per part, composed in any of the musical styles associated with contemporary classical music. Learn more and apply here.
One-third of U.S. museums are at risk of permanent closure. The Art Museum Futures Fund will offer grants to 14 small art museums with ties to community and social justice. Learn about grants and the application process here.
MCACA is now accepting Grant Applications for FY22, with most deadlines falling on June 1, 2021. Interested applicants can find information about each of their programs in further detail, including grant guidelines, on the MCACA website. Applicants from across the state of Michigan can apply (based on eligibility) to one of the six programs MCACA offers. Applications due on June 1, 2021. New to this process? MCACA staff will be hosting virtual "office hours" beginning March 22. Monitor the MCACA Facebook page here to stay informed.
The Golden Paintbrush Award recognizes adults, children and organizations who have encouraged creativity in Ann Arbor's publicly visible spaces. Awards will be given for art which demonstrates collaboration and excellence, and which adds a bit of magic to our daily life. Visual, music and other arts, including online, are eligible. Anyone can submit a nomination using the online submission form.
Submit your original artwork for billboard display in Detroit and other big cities. Open calls. Learn more here.
Deadline May 31. Learn more here. Each image submitted is a $10 donation. All donations are tax deductible.
Are you passionate about the future of arts in the Chelsea community? Do you have an idea for an artistic project but searching for financial assistance to make it happen? The CAFE Grants for the Arts is a program that can help turn your artistic ideas into action. CAFE Grants for the Arts will provide one-time, unrestricted grants of $1,000 each to five artists to help continue the artistic and creative efforts that make performing and visual arts such a vital part of our community. The recipients of the grants will be announced in September. Apply here. Deadline July 31.
WEMU 89.1 FM - Local news coverage plus local arts + creative coverage including Art & Soul with Lisa Barry, Cinema Chat with the Michigan Theater's Russ Collins and creative:impact with The Arts Alliance's own Deb Polich.
Bridge Magazine - Michigan's nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that provides passionate and rooted Michigan readers with honest, fact-driven journalism on the state’s diverse people, politics and economy.
All About Ann Arbor - offers local news, feature stories, restaurant news, sports news, latest events in town and more for Ann Arbor residents.
Concentrate Magazine - tells the narrative of Washtenaw County’s narrative people and businesses, new development, cool places to live, and the best places to work and play. The weekly online magazine is published Wednesdays.
- Follow The Arts Alliance on Facebook
- Follow The Arts Alliance on Twitter
The Arts Alliance’s COVID-19 Support Page
- Resources– including advocacy, support and affiliation agencies
With links to creative members and businesses.
Featuring hundreds of artists, creative workers, businesses and ally members, this is your guide to what makes Creative Washtenaw, and the greater Ann Arbor area one of Michigan’s strongest and most vibrant arts + creative industry hubs.
Creative Washtenaw is the arts + creative industry authority in Washtenaw County. A regional agency, its mission is to support, assist, aid and act in the interest of artists, creative workers, organizations, businesses, educational and government entities to ensure that the greater Ann Arbor, Michigan, region remains a great place to create, live, work, learn, play and visit.
The intrinsic and aesthetic values of the arts and creativity are determining factors of success for Creative Washtenaw members. They include local artists and creative people – professionals, amateurs, students and industry experts leading the sector locally, nationally and internationally – those with creative practices, businesses and holding creative jobs in profit, nonprofit, educational and government entities. With deep connections to Washtenaw County, they make the greater Ann Arbor area one of Michigan's strongest and most vibrant arts + creative industry hubs.
Creative Washtenaw serves Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, Milan, Saline, Whitmore Lake and Ypsilanti plus the 21 townships in the county. It is committed to, forever evolving and learning about diversity, equity and inclusion. This includes learning how its community defines the intrinsic and aesthetic qualities of art and creativity by the cultural expert, the credentialed scholar, the journeyed or self-taught master and/or the astute consumer of the form.
Creative Washtenaw is supported by its members, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
For more information, please go to Creative Washtenaw or contact info@creativewashtenaw.org or call or 734-213-2733.