The arts + creative industries continue to struggle. The spike in the Delta variant has leveled another setback as many creative businesses and organizations are trying to reopen. According to the latest deep dive from The Audience Outlook Monitor, 85% of audiences won’t go out unless masks and/or distancing are required. With increasing concern about the virus, arts + creative venues and businesses hang in the balance as policies and practices develop. During these uncertain times, you can make a difference by contributing to Creative Washtenaw Aid that goes directly toward restart funds. Help us reach our goal of raising $100,000. As a reminder, aid is still available for those seeking it!
Thank you to those who have recently become creative or ally members or renewed your membership with us! We appreciate you!
Access the lists here to view current members. Both creative and ally members receive numerous benefits from membership. By becoming a member, you are contributing to 25% of Creative Washtenaw's budget and providing critical funds to Creative Washtenaw and the community. Become a member so we can champion the great work you do!
Map courtesy of email correspondence from Nina Ozlu Tunceli
An Interactive "Birds Eye" SVOG Map
Explore the award grantee distribution by state using an interactive map that allows you to zoom in or out on a particular region. It breaks down awards by venue type, award percentile distribution and population. Explore the map here! The map will update so keep an eye on it!
Michigan SVOG Awards total $188 million to date
As of Aug. 9, there have been no new Region 9 SVOG recipients listed in the latest report. We will continue to monitor weekly. Read the latest SVOG FAQs, review the SBA’s weekly program report and explore the SBA’s weekly data list of the names of SVOG grantees, award amounts and locations. An updated list of SVOG grantees is posted on the SBA site here every Monday.
Michigan Region 9 SVOG Award Recipients as of Aug. 9
Washtenaw County, 17 grants for $5,050,969 total to date:
- Ann Arbor Summer Festival, Inc.
- Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Inc.
- Blind Pig Entertainment, LLC
- Fleming & Associates Inc.
- Happy Ventures Inc. (Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase)
- Kerrytown Concert House Inc.
- Madhouse Management, Inc.
- Michigan Theater Foundation
- Mike Green & Associates Inc.
- Open Floor LLC
- Paint and Pour LLC
- Tamulevich Artist Management, LTD.
- The Ark
- The Encore Musical Theatre Company
- The Purple Rose Theatre Company
- Theatre Nova
- Young People's Theater
Lenawee County, 4 grants for $552,571 total to date:
Livingston County, 1 grant for $88,292 total to date:
Jackson County, 4 grants for $432,344 total to date:
- Ashley Talent International, LLC
- Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association, Inc.
- Michigan Theatre of Jackson, Inc.
- Peter D. Harper DBA Harper Management
Monroe County, 2 grants for $671,883 total to date:
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.
Placing Creativity On The Streets Of Saline
Aug. 10, 2021 - Meet Holli Andrews, the enthusiastic, talented director of Saline Main Street. A community booster second to none, she is salting downtown Saline with art to create lively local scenes. A visit to Saline is in your future after hearing Holli on this week's "creative:impact" with show co-hosts Deb Polich of Creative Washtenaw and WEMU’s David Fair. Listen here.
Sounds And Sights Thrive In Creative Chelsea
Aug. 3, 2021 - Chelsea resident Gary Munce has held many volunteer gigs. One of his favorites is being the entertainment adviser for Chelsea Area Festivals and Events, producer of Sounds and Sights, and the Chelsea Sculpture Walk. You can hear Gary’s love for what he does and his community when he joins "creative:impact" co-hosts Deb Polich of Creative Washtenaw and WEMU’s David Fair. Listen here.
Enjoy programs and presentations from your arts + creative community
Deadline to register today! Dexter Plein Air Festival
To participate in this year’s festival please use this form to register. We’ll email you a confirmation with additional information. If you have any issues with the registration form, please send an email to paintdexter@gmail.com. Deadline to register is Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at 5 p.m. Learn more about the festival on their page here.
Tomorrow is the Last Day! Chelsea Area Festival & Events Presents 2021 Sights & Sounds
Sounds & Sights Thursday Nights is back! This year’s abbreviated seven-week long summer concert series announced a 2021 line-up filled with an amazing variety of art and live music. Chelsea Area Festivals & Events (CAFE) is excited to welcome visitors back to Chelsea to explore its unique blend of music, arts, shops and dining. The complete schedule can be found at www.chelseafestivals.com or by following Facebook and Instagram handles @chelseafestivals. Sounds & Sights Thursday Nights runs through Aug. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. throughout downtown Chelsea. Many business and restaurants are open before, during and after street events end.
Saline's Summerfest - Aug. 13 - 14
Live music and local eats this weekend in Saline. Read the full schedule of events here.
22 North Gallery Presents: All We Can Save: Truth, Courage and Solutions for the Climate Crisis
This group exhibition addresses a diverse range of topics relating to the climate crisis, including climate refugees, species extinction, water pollution, sea level rise, overconsumption, erosion, river ecology and environmental myths. Participating artists include sculptor and mixed media artist, Nancy Cohen; installation artist, Kate Dodd; painter, designer and sculptor, Laura Earle; mixed media artist Tracey Easthope; installation and mixed media artist, Elizabeth Barick Fall; painter, public artist and writer, Susan Hoffman Fishman; multi media artist and designer, Gina R. Furnari; and printmaker, mixed media and installation artist, Leslie Sobel. The event runs through Aug. 28. Gallery hours Saturdays 6-9 p.m. and Sundays 3-6 p.m. Make an appointment here.
Chelsea Arts Initiative - Advocates for the arts, to strengthen our community socially, economically and aesthetically
For more than a decade, Chelsea was a vibrant, energetic visual and performing arts community. As a result of the financial crisis in 2008, most of the brick-and-mortar art businesses closed. While there are fewer places and overt reasons to gather around the arts, the artists and boundless soul of creativity remain. That is the backdrop to how CAI emerged and took shape. CAI has created a public group Facebook Page for community creatives to share their stories, events, artistic ideas. Embedded in the Facebook Page is a Google Questionnaire to collect information about the creative community. The data will become part of a centralized "ART HUB" directory for all things cultural art—a first step toward advocating, unifying and strengthening Chelsea's cultural arts community. The vision includes engaging with the larger regional creative community, including Creative Washtenaw, to support Chelsea's Arts Community.
Ann Arbor Film Festival Presents: The Quoddy Fold
Sunday, Sept. 19, at 4 p.m. AAFF Presents is a Monthly Screening Series of a short & feature from the 59 AAFF at the State Theatre in Ann Arbor. The Quoddy Fold (Paulette Phillips, 2019, 56 min, Nova Scotia.) For the period of a year, the Quoddy Fold contemplates dwelling, human detritus and the nature of impermanence. Short: Stunting Cunts (Gina Kamentsky, 2020, 3 min, Massachusetts) Go ahead and torture yourself, if that’s what you want. Free for AAFF Members & MTF Gold Members | $10.50 General | $8.50 Students, Seniors, U.S. Veterans | $8 MTF Members | Sponsored by U-M Institute for the Humanities. Learn more here.
Ann Arbor Film Festival - Call for Entries Now Open
Founded in 1963, The Ann Arbor Film Festival is the oldest avant-garde and experimental film festival in North America. The AAFF offers approximately $22,500 in both cash and in-kind awards each year. An AAFF award can also qualify filmmakers for an Oscar® Nomination by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the short film category. We are now accepting films for the 60th Film Festival on Mar. 22-27, 2022. The regular deadline is Aug. 31, the late deadline is Sept. 30. Apply and learn more here.
Downtown Manchester's Third Thursdays Kick Off
Downtown Manchester hosts artists, a vendors market, street buskers, live music, local dining, a petting zoo, hay rides, museum and more! Third Thursdays of the month through Sept. from 5 - 8 p.m. Learn more.
The Ark Presents: An Evening with May Erlewine & The Motivations | Fall Fundraiser
Sunday, Sept. 26, at 8 p.m. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner at Jolly Pumpkin for Platinum and Gold ticket buyers. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dessert reception at Conor O’Neill’s for Platinum, Gold and Silver ticket buyers. 7:30 p.m. Doors open 8 p.m. Show starts. After Show Begins with a Silent Auction. Learn more.
Adrian Center for the Arts - Watercolor Exhibitions & Workshops
Adrian Center for the Arts is hosting the Michigan watercolor society tour and have two workshops this fall. Workshop dates are Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 -3. Click here to register for the workshops. To view the watercolor gallery and learn more about the exhibits, click here.
Sphinx Concert and Gala | Sphinx Virtuosi at Carnegie Hall
Friday Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Stern Auditorium/Perlman Stage. Learn more.
Michigan Theater Presents Elvis Costello & the Imposters
Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. Reserve your tickets today! Click here to learn more about other upcoming live concerts.
Want to add your events?
Event listings and calendar postings are an exclusive benefit for CW members. We would be happy to welcome you as a member! If there is a specific event within a series that you would like us to include, please email us a press release or announcement at info@creativewashtenaw.org.
Click here for membership information.
Michigan's New SBA PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal
Register and Apply for PPP Forgiveness.
This portal is made available by the U.S. Small Business Administration to streamline forgiveness processing for PPP Borrowers. After registration, you may use this streamlined process to automatically submit your forgiveness request to your lender. Register to start your request.
You can find a current resources list on legislation, business and financial information on our website here.
Audience Outlook Monitor: Will Mask Requirements Improve Comfort Attending Live Events?
Next Briefing from Aug. 16
Find Alan Brown's report on the latest audience survey results here.
Register for the upcoming report on this page.
Key Takeaways from July 19 Briefing:
- 85% of audiences are ready to go out if their pre-conditions for going out are met
- The proportion of “vaccinated but reluctant” respondents did not move between
- The mask dilemma persists: ~35% to 45% won’t go out WITHOUT a mask requirement, while ~6% to 14% won’t go out WITH one (little change from June)
- Attitudes about vaccinated-only admittance policies are increasingly favorable, with significant variation across markets; between 30% and 45% say they won’t go out unless proof or vaccine is required
Watch the latest Deep Dive: Towards "Normalization" of COVID-19 as an Acceptable Risk.
Find the latest S.E. Michigan Report here (courtesy of CultureSource.)
"Business is blooming for Washtenaw County's flower farmers" - Concentrate
"Delta Variant Is On The Rise. Here's How To Stay Safe and Protect Others" - NPR
"The Arts Got Us Through COVID. Now Let's Invest in Them" - Newsweek Opinion
"Washtenaw County may fund these projects with its $71 million in American Rescue Plan money" - Concentrate
"Ann Arbor and Ypsi arts venues gear up for return to in-person events" - Concentrate
"Female Voices Rock Film Festival" - FilmFreeway
"Broadway Audiences Will Need Proof of Vaccination and Masks" - The New York Times
"Increased Funding for National Arts and Culture Agencies Passes Full U.S. House Appropriations Committee" - Americans for the Arts
"Bette Midler and Joni Mitchell Are Among the Newest Kennedy Center Honorees" - NPR
"These Drama Students Trained for Years. Then Theater Vanished." - The New York Times
"The Moment to Invest in Arts Education" - New York Daily News
"10 Questions for Analyzing a Museum's Social Media Presence" - Upward Anthems Blog
"Artists and Entrepreneurs...Stop Wasting Time on Social Media!" - Upward Anthems Blog
2021-22 Great Michigan Read - "The Women of Copper Country" - by Mary Doria Russell
"Folk music venue The Ark to reopen in Ann Arbor on July 29" - All About Ann Arbor, Click on Detroit
"Michigan Invests in its Talent Ecosystem" - MEDC, Area Development
National ~ American Rescue Funds through the NEA ~ Applicant Q&As Continue
Tomorrow Last Day to Apply! National Endowment for the Arts American Rescue Plan Funding Opportunities
The National Endowment for the Arts recently released guidelines and application materials for two programs to distribute American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. These programs are open to nonprofit arts and culture organizations and local arts agencies, regardless of whether they have received NEA funding in the past. Please click here to review dates and attend a session. Aug. 17 is the next session. Register here. Rescue Plan funding is still available through Grants to Organizations. Deadline: Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021
As a Reminder..
Before applying for Arts Endowment funding, you will need to obtain a DUNS number and register at SAM.gov and grants.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so you should begin the process as soon as possible. Guidelines, application materials and applicant resources are available here. Additional resources available here. For more information on American Rescue Plan Grants, click here.
NEA Available Grants Landing Page
Applicant Resources Landing Page
Applying for Federal Grants for the First Time?
Volunteer to be a National Endowment for the Arts Panelist
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation (MAAF) - Grants for Artists
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s grant programs for artists allow artists to explore and create, provide touring engagements regionally and internationally, help to build audiences and provide support and services to assist in career development. Learn more and apply here.
SaveArtSpace - Gender Based Violence "The Shadow Pandemic" Call for Submissions! Open call ends Aug. 23.
Seeking artists to create artwork that communicates the issues faced by victims and survivors of domestic violence. All selected artists will be paid a $250 honorarium. Learn more here. Deadline range Sept., 2021 - March 2022.
Extended Application Deadline! Female Voices Rock Film Festival
Female Voices Film Festival is committed to creating a platform for female artists to be able to share their work. The event is going to feature short films by women, Q&As, educational panels and a closing Award Ceremony. Extended deadline to apply is Aug. 31. Learn more and apply here.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts: FCA Emergency Grants COVID-19 Fund
Deadline: Sept. 15, 2021. The FCA Emergency Grants COVID-19 Fund provides $2,000 one-time relief grants to offset unplanned losses incurred by artists who were anticipating income from ticket sales, artist fees, or other earnings related to a scheduled performance or exhibition unexpectedly canceled or indefinitely postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. The focus is on support on artists making work of a contemporary, experimental nature. Applicants must be individual artists, or an individual representing an artist collective, ensemble or group. Learn more.
Arts Administrators of Color Emergency Fund
Arts Administrators of Color has created the Arts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund, which supports BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) artists and arts administrators impacted by COVID-19 through $200 microgrants. Learn more.
Behind the Scenes Grant
Behind the Scenes Grants are available to anyone working in the entertainment technology industry who has been hospitalized with Covid-19 and is in financial need. Applicants should be directly involved with production behind the scenes in any type of performance venue, behind the camera or on the road. Learn more and apply.
There are several more grants available!
Please visit our website here for more listings.
Additional Grant Resources:
A Complete Guide to 2021 Artist Grants & Opportunities | Artwork Archive
Tapping American Rescue Fund (ARF) State and Local Block Grants for the Arts
Grant Station - provides nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and government agencies with the opportunity to identify potential funding sources for their programs or projects as well as resources to mentor these organizations through the grantseeking process.
Local, Regional & State
Sphinx Venture Fund and Sphinx Lead Applications - Sept. 30 Deadline
Through competitive grants, Sphinx Venture Fund catalyzes initiatives designed to solve a challenge or an issue related to DE&I in the performing arts sphere, with an emphasis on classical music. Learn more and apply here. Apply by Sept. 30, 2021. The application is also now open for Sphinx LEAD, a two-year professional empowerment program designed to evolve the landscape of arts leadership. Learn more here.
Arts Midwest GIG Fund Grant - Oct. 5 Deadline
The GIG Fund aims to support the arts throughout the Midwest by funding a variety of diverse performances across the region. Organizations must present performing or visual artists via at least two public events, which can be in person or virtual. The GIG Fund is a flexible grant of $2,500 that helps organizations bring touring artists into their community. Deadline to apply is Oct. 5. Learn more about timeline and application here.
$892,400 Awarded to Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs in American Rescue Plan Funds
To receive updates on the NEA’s American Rescue Plan grant opportunities and how funding will be used, please fill out this form.
Creative Capital - A nonprofit organization that supports forward-thinking and adventurous artists across the country through funding, counsel, gatherings and career development services.
Updated Resources List! For a complete list of local resources, please visit our updated list here. For resources beyond Washtenaw county, click here.
Michigan Science Center - Chief Development Officer
Ypsilanti Youth Orchestra - Executive Director
Ypsilanti Community Schools - High School Teaching/Art
The Ark - Night Manager (Part time) and Technical Manager (Part time)
Anton Arts Center - Office Manager
NEW - IT Systems Administrator & Consultant
Living Arts Detroit - Director of Development
Arts Midwest - Office and IT Manager Positions
DPL Foundation - Manager of Education Initiatives
Arts Consulting Group - Executive Director, Newark Arts
Arts Consulting Group - Managing Director (A Contemporary Theatre ACT)
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis - Managing Director
College for Creative Studies - KAID Program Assistant
The Purple Rose Theatre Company - Assistant Production Manager
Interlochen Arts Camp, Artist in Residence, Animation
Art Ops, Director of Marketing
Click here to find our most up to date job listings.
Michigan Science Center - Chief Development Officer
Ypsilanti Youth Orchestra - Executive Director
Ypsilanti Community Schools - High School Teaching/Art
The Ark - Night Manager (Part time) and Technical Manager (Part time)
Anton Arts Center - Office Manager
NEW - IT Systems Administrator & Consultant
Living Arts Detroit - Director of Development
Arts Midwest - Office and IT Manager Positions
DPL Foundation - Manager of Education Initiatives
Arts Consulting Group - Executive Director, Newark Arts
Arts Consulting Group - Managing Director (A Contemporary Theatre ACT)
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis - Managing Director
College for Creative Studies - KAID Program Assistant
The Purple Rose Theatre Company - Assistant Production Manager
Interlochen Arts Camp, Artist in Residence, Animation
Art Ops, Director of Marketing
Click here to find our most up to date job listings.
If you would like to submit a job posting, please fill out our submission form here.
Last Call to Participate - Submit a Student Project Idea to U-M's School of Information
Organizations from all industries and sectors are invited to propose information based projects for students to work on through capstone projects, client-based courses and programs. Most courses and programs occur during the academic school year. Submit a project idea here. Soft deadline to submit is Thursday, Aug. 12. To see if you are a good fit for this collaboration, please read the Ideal Clients and Project description.
The Wallace Foundation - Arts Initiative Open Call - Seeking Arts Organizations & Researchers
The Wallace Foundation is launching a five year, $53 million initiative focused on arts organizations of color. When facing strategic challenges, how can and do arts organizations of color leverage their experience and histories of community orientation to increase their resilience, while sustaining their relevance? Arts organizations can learn more about the initiative here and read the FAQs to determine eligibility and interest. If your organization would like to apply, you may submit a brief expression of interest by Aug. 20, 2021. Researchers interested in studying the initiative should review our request for proposals.
Brief Survey, Big Impact - Your Participation Encouraged
The pandemic’s effects were felt differently by each nonprofit. Along with colleagues across the country, we are partnering with the Federal Reserve on a survey to create a comprehensive picture of the effects on nonprofits and the communities we serve, both nationwide and here in Michigan. The results will help us all inform policymakers at every level of government about the challenges faced this past year and can help nonprofits advocate for further relief. Survey data released by a governmental entity carries added weight and credibility that can help advocacy efforts now and in the future. Your experience is important. Please take 15 minutes to complete the survey today to help inform equitable recovery programs and policies. The deadline is Aug. 24.
Messaging courtesy of Joan Gustafson, Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Nonprofit Association COVID-19 Check In
We know that a lot has changed in the last six months. Our financial situations have changed, our programming may look different, we may be back in offices. Earlier this year, we did a check-in survey, and learned that 25% of respondents envisioned a full return to the office. Does that still resonate? We have created a one minute survey (just 6 questions!) to see how we’re continuing to deal with the ongoing challenges of the pandemic. Your answers will help inform future programming and aggregate results will be shared in future newsletters so that we can all see how we’re faring. Take me to the survey!
This National Council of Nonprofits Special Report
Study Participation: Participate in The Audience Outlook Monitor Study for a small number of individual organizations.
There are a few spots available for individual organizations for a limited time. You can learn more about participating as an individual organization and register to participate here. If you have any questions about participating as an individual organization please contact Alan Kline at alan.kline@wolfbrown.com.
MIVPA Survey: Don't Call It a Comeback: A MIVPA Survey About the Return to Live
Contribute to Americans for the Arts' Database. Help create a database of projects that use American Rescue Plan block grants to support arts and culture by completing this form for Americans for the Arts. This database will serve to inspire others who want to do similar work in their communities as well as demonstrate to advocates, the media, legislators, and decision makers the vital role arts and culture play in our social and economic recovery. Please take five minutes and share your project. Here is the link directly to the database.
Local
Aug. 9 - 13! Invite Congress to Visit Your Museum!
Since 2012, #InviteCongress has been a national field wide effort to encourage and empower museums of all types and sizes to invite their federal, state and local legislators and stakeholders in to the museum to see what museums are and do firsthand while legislators are typically home during the month of August and other state and district work periods. With the 117th Congress underway, it is critical that museum advocates continue to make the case for federal, state and local support for museums to legislators. Click here to get started! Also check out American Alliance of Museum's Guide to Working with a New Congress.
Creative Washtenaw's Advocacy Resources
Visit our website page here for Advocacy & Action facts, figures and recommended reading.
State/Regional
Encourage statewide elected officials to review and pay heed to the latest call for federal policy changes for nonprofits. To gain momentum, please consider forwarding to other advocacy and cultural leaders in the community. Read the July 21 letter. Visit our site here for more advocacy action items to review.
Federal
Member Briefing in Preparation for National Arts & Humanities Month - Aug. 17, 3 p.m. ET
October is National Arts & Humanities Month—a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. Now is the time to start planning your celebration! Learn how you can advocate for the arts and raise awareness about its role in our communities and lives not just for the month, but throughout the entire year.
The Member Briefing will highlight ways you can get involved, including:
· Asking for a local government proclamation. Your mayor, city council and even your governor can officially declare National Arts & Humanities Month.
· Joining national advocacy efforts.
· Getting the word out to your local media outlets.
· Taking part in our 31-day Instagram challenge.
All Member Briefings are free and available exclusively for Americans for the Arts members. Register on ArtsU to join us next Tuesday!
Urge Congress to Approve Budget Resolution for FY22 to Support Live Business Events & Small Businesses
Read the letter here and share.
Urge Congress to Enact Nonprofit Policy Priorities
Read the letter here and share.
Sign the Nonprofit Coalition Letter to the president and Congressional Leaders
Webinar: Preparing for Next Season: Re-Engage Audiences and Recover Revenue - Aug. 24, 3 p.m. ET
Learn how to price your tickets for changed audience behavior due to COVID-19 and more! Click here to learn more and register.
2021 Arts Infrastructure Recovery Proposal - Your Signature Requested!
Please sign this letter supporting "Rebuilding America's Arts Infrastructure" and share it with other arts organizations. Read the proposal here.
“Creative Economy Revitalization Act” drafted
Rep. Leger Fernandez (D-NM) is planning to draft a bill that proposes an arts and recovery program. Language of the legislation has been drafted. To support this bill, sign this Endorsement of Creative Economy Revitalization Act. Click here to read the proposal.
National Council of Nonprofits - New Report!
This new resource contains principles and recommendations that can be shared with state and local officials on the importance of working with nonprofits to restore local economies. It also offers nearly four dozen different models of programs that are being used across the country to provide funding for nonprofits to serve local communities. Click here to review!
What to Tell Congress!
Tell Congress: Support Funding for the IMLS Office of Museum Services
Tell Congress: Include Museums in Infrastructure Legislation
Arts Action Campaigns | Americans for the Arts - the latest campaigns and petitions to sign and take part in.
Stand for the Arts Action Center - Visit their main site here to get involved and follow their robust advocacy, press and outreach initiatives.
Other Resources:
- Arts U Webinar: Advocate and Celebrate During National Arts & Humanities Month Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. EST
- Arts U Webinar: Preparing for Next Season: Re-Engage Audiences and Recover Revenue Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. EST
- Arts Action Fund's COVID-19 Arts Resources Page *updated*
- COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on The Arts
- Organizations and Creative Businesses. Americans for the Arts
- The Economic Impact of Coronavirus on the Arts and Culture Sector - Dash Board
- CAREs Act Table of Funding Opportunities for the Arts and Artists
Stay Alert with the Michigan Vaccine Tracker
We've been monitoring a most helpful and interactive COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard that you can monitor for real-time updates. This Tracker includes vaccinations of Michiganders received both in-state and out-of-state, allowing the state to provide more comprehensive data on vaccination milestones as they are reached.
Washtenaw County COVID-19 Resources
Visit Washtenaw County's central COVID-19 page with resources about vaccines, alerts, travel restrictions, case updates and more. Click here for a more detailed breakdown of cases and demographics. Not in Washtenaw County? Find your county vaccine registration information here.
Learn here about the free or low-cost rides in Washtenaw county.
Where to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine | Washtenaw County |
State/Regional
Federal
CDC Guidelines for Those Fully Vaccinated - How to Protect Yourself and Others
For a more comprehensive list, please visit our website here.
Visit our updated 411 page for Workers + Businesses Federal, State & Local!
Visit here. This page is filled with helpful resources for all things IRS, SBA, official orders and more. A sampling below:
Washtenaw and local
Ann Arbor Spark Microloan Programs
Michigan Works! Southeast provides a plethora of support, training and services for job seekers.
Michigan
MDHSS resources and Food and Rental Assistance
Federal
Join the Arts Action Fund to advance the arts and arts education in your community and across the country.
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.
Annual Arts Action Fund membership is free and your online benefits include:
- 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
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 Creative Washtenaw'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.
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Creative Washtenaw's COVID-19 Support Page
- Resources - including advocacy, support and affiliation agencies
- Aid, assistance and grants for artists, creatives and organizations - COVID-19
The Arts + Creative Industries Guide
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.
