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Thanks to those of you who recently contributed to putting us closer
to our $100,000 CW Aid goal. Please help us reach our goal by making a gift to Creative Washtenaw aid to support our community of artists and creative workers. Your contribution makes a huge impact in the lives of Washtenaw County artists & creative workers. Thank you for your support! ♥️
Members provide 25% of Creative Washtenaw's annual budget. These funds are invested directly into our mission to provide services, support and advocate for artists, creative workers, organizations, businesses, educational and government entities to ensure that Washtenaw County, Michigan – the greater Ann Arbor area – remains a great place for all to create, live, work, learn, play and visit.
The 2021 Ann Arbor Art Fair is back on!
The Ann Arbor Street Fair, the Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair and the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair jointly announced the decision to move forward with producing this year’s 2021 Ann Arbor Art Fair. This press release and official website has more information. See you this summer! Please support and buy art this year!
Michigan Lifts Outdoor Capacity Restrictions as of June 1
A new Gatherings and Face Mask Order increased capacity limits for indoor and outdoor events and residential gatherings. Face masks are still required indoors for individuals not yet fully vaccinated. This is a big step toward the purported plan of all restriction removal come July 1.
Attend A Minigrant Workshop
Attendees report scoring much higher on applications after attending grant workshops! Each session includes an overview of the guidelines, the online application tools and helpful hints on what reviewers look for in applications.
Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021, 8:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Click here to register for the first free workshop.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 3:30 ‐ 5 p.m.
Apply for FY22 Minigrants!
Applications due Tuesday, Aug. 3
Arts & Cultural Projects
$4,000 Minigrants
Arts & Cultural Projects Minigrants provide special opportunities to address local arts and cultural needs. These projects connect communities with the world by exploring, sharing and supporting creative expression. By doing so, they promote the health and well-being of communities and citizens throughout Michigan. MCACA believes that sharing creative experiences and expressing creativity build powerful connections between people, in our communities, in the world around us and in ourselves. Learn more.
Professional & Organizational Development
$1,500 Minigrants
Professional & Organizational Development minigrants assist nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, artists, cultural specialists, administrators and educators with opportunities that specifically improve their management and/or bring the individual or the organization to another level artistically. In addition, the Minigrant POD program gives Michigan and individual Michigan arts and cultural organizations, artists, cultural specialists, administrators and educators a presence at national conferences and workshops. Learn more.
Call for Reviewers!
Grant reviewers are very important to the process. They represent their community's values and understand the arts and cultural programs that will best serve their regions. You are appreciated! Click here to start your grant reviewer application.
Contact us at info@creativewashtenaw.org or 734-213-2733 for more informaton.
We can't wait to see your smiling faces!
Our monthly gathering to unwind, laugh and share in collective creativity.
We'll regress to our pre-pandemic happy hour format. Creative Washtenaw will provide light refreshments and you are on your own for drinks.
The Session Room
3685 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
RSVP here so we can save you a seat!
CWHH is our monthly meet up with Washtenaw County artists and creative workers – some are regulars and others drop in when they can make it.
CWHH is always the last Wednesday of the month (except August and December.)
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.
This Just In! The State Street Art Fair is a Go!
May 25, 2021 - A reimagined art fair is coming to the State Street District in 2021 after all. Artists and merchants are excited to bring art back to the downtown district for a pared-down fair that runs Thursday, July 15 – Saturday, July 17. Meeting all the required safety protocol is paramount, says Frances Todoro-Hargreaves, director of the State Street Art Fair, when she makes the announcement to Creative Washtenaw's Deb Polich and WEMU's David Fair on "creative:impact." Listen here.
We Bid A Fond Farewell To Wild Swan Theater
June 1, 2021 - Wild Swan Theater’s co-founders and artistic directors Hillary Cohen and Sandy Ryder created a family theater program their way. For more than 40 years, families gathered to enjoy their inclusive, accessible and delightful theater productions. Now they are dropping the final curtain and spend time reflecting with Creative Washtenaw's Deb Polich and WEMU's David Fair on this week’s edition of "creative:impact." Listen here.
Austin Tries out the "Safe in Sound" Safety Pledge to Reopening - What can we learn?
Food for Thought: Consequence.net, May 31, shared how Austin is enacting safety protocols as Texas reopens and venues begin to come back to life. You can read the article here. They are following NIVA's "Safe in Sound" safety pledge to assist venue owners/operators begin a safe reopening for entertainment venues. See below for more on this reopening plan.
NIVA's 'Safe In Sound: A Reopening Checklist for the Live Entertainment Industry'
In alliance with the Event Safety Alliance, and in partnership with APAP Conference NYC, Coalition of Performing Arts Centers and National Independent Talent Organization, this toolkit was developed after consultation with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and based on the most up-to-date guidance and resources available. It serves as the framework for venues and promoters to reopen as fully and safely as possible. The toolkit addresses every major issue involved in producing a safe live event, both front of house and back of house.
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) Funding Disbursement and New Hearing from Administrator Guzman
May 26: Watch SBA Administrator Guzman's pandemic response and update on the SVOG funds disbursement.
Arts Action Fund Webinar: Tapping American Rescue Fund (ARF) State and Local Block Grants for the Arts
According to this recent report, the SBA claims to disperse Priority 1 (90% revenue loss) awards to tentatively begin last week, launching a 14-day priority period followed by a Priority 2 award disbursement process.
The SBA confirmed that there are ample funds available and eligible organizations and individuals should apply.
The SBA recently posted a new set of FAQs for SVOG Awardees that outline the process once an applicant receives an award notification.
UPDATE: NIVA Members Begin To See SVOG Applications Approved
liveformusic.com, June 1."Per NIVA, the first reports of approved applications began to trickle in last Friday. No exact numbers were confirmed and NIVA only announced that “several” members had received confirmation of approved applications, with Rolling Stone only reporting a “few” approvals."
artsactionfund.org, May 27. "Priority 1 SVOG award notifications began on May 26. They are rolling out slowly but will be ramping up with many more award notifications this week. Priority 2 award announcements will begin June 10 and Priority 3 award announcements will begin June 25.
SVOG Act Now Facebook Page: A Robust and Active Forum
Many applicants are finding community and a forum for troubleshooting on this Facebook page. There is much discussion as of late surrounding funding disbursement.
Refer to the following sites for further information and support regarding the SVOG application:
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.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Portal Closed - Calls to Replenish
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. The application portal closed Monday, May 24, leaving funds on the table and many more seeking support. It remains yet to be seen if Congress will appropriate more funds.
Stay Informed 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 as the state embarks on Michigan's "Vacc to Normal" plan. 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.
Sign-up links for all remaining MICRC public hearings are now posted! Join Michigan's Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission: Hearings from May 11 - July 1.
Michigan’s first-ever Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) is hosting a series of public hearings across the state in May and June to solicit input from the public about their communities, representation and electoral district lines (see below for a full list of public hearings). This is an extraordinary moment for all Michiganders to get involved and ensure the fair representation. To get involved, attend a Commission hearing. You can also use the Commission’s Public Comment Portal to submit a suggested map or community of interest, provide written testimony, or comment on other map submissions. Click here for the Commissions hearing schedule.
Thursday, June 3, 6 p.m. Dearborn Hearing Public Comment Sign-up and RSVP
Tuesday, June 6, 6 p.m. Novi Hearing Public Comment Sign-up and RSVP
Anticipated Reopening for Arts + Creative Industries/Venues July 1
We are continuing to monitor for arts + creative industry sector updates. The anticipated July 1 restriction rollback will likely hasten the return of concerts, festivals, clubs and entertainment venues. Many venues are preparing to return to full capacity after July 1. However, there still remains hesitancy on the part of the public whether to return to pre-pandemic event attendance, as the latest Audience Outlook Monitor reports.
State of Michigan
Still In Effect: (Subject to Change July 1)
- Outdoor entertainment and recreational facilities may host up to 1,000 patrons.
- Indoor entertainment venues are allowed to be at 50% capacity, up to 300 people.
- Retail is allowed at 50% capacity.
- Casinos can operate at 30% capacity.
- Indoor stadiums and arenas are allowed to have 375 people if seating capacity is under 10,000 or 750 if seating capacity is over 10,000.
- Exercise facilities are allowed to be at 30% capacity.
- Social interactions also were relaxed, according to the state:
- Indoor non-residential gatherings where people interact across households are permitted up to 25 people, allowing public meetings and other small indoor gatherings to resume.
- Outdoor non-residential gatherings where people interact across households are permitted up to 300, allowing larger outdoor events to resume.
Audience Outlook Monitor: Confidence Rises for Public Activities
Latest Briefing from May 17
Find Alan Brown's report on the latest audience survey results here.
Key Takeaways:
Audience vaccination has likely plateaued at +/- 95%.
Resumption of demand for indoor events ranges from 45 to 70%, and varies greatly by area
Roughly 40% of vaccinated folks are not ready to go out yet, waiting for infection rates to drop to lower levels
Around 15 to 20% don’t foresee going out again until January or later, underscoring the importance of continued efforts to engage through online programs
We are learning that “herd immunity” does not mean that COVID disappears completely
We are just learning to navigate the post-vaccination world, and particularly the limits of protection afforded by vaccination
Watch the latest "Deep Dive" from May 3 exploring "Strategic Communications Around Venue Safety."
Find the latest S.E. Michigan Report here (courtesy of CultureSource.)
Enjoy programs and presentations from your arts + creative community
University of Michigan Gifts of Arts - Call for Exhibits
The Gifts of Art Program is seeking submissions for solo and group art exhibits for the September 2021 to August 2022 exhibition year. Gifts of Art’s rotating gallery program is intended to support the healing process by calming nerves, lifting spirits, engaging minds and thereby reducing the stress and anxiety often associated with health care settings. Learn more here. To see the full prospectus and submit to this call, click here. Deadline to apply is June 15, 2021.
Ann Arbor Symphony Announces Virtual Concerts at Michigan Theater
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.
Artist Residency Program at Riverside Arts Center
It's not too late to apply to Riverside Arts Center's Artist in Residence program. Space is open for clean media in our beautiful dance studio featuring a full wall of windows, two walls of mirrors, a bathroom and a separate foyer. Availability in May, June and July 2021. Learn more and apply here. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed the first week of each month. In order to be considered, all materials must be received no later than midnight the month preceding.
Ypsi Events: Ypsi Pride Month + Black Lives Matter Mural with Public Participation!
June is a busy month in Ypsilanti. The graphic below highlights some of the upcoming events for Ypsi Pride Month. To learn more about happenings for Ypsi Pride, click here. On June 5 and 6, local artists, activists and community members will paint “Black Lives Matter” murals on two different streets in downtown Ypsilanti. Get involved and learn more here.
Jodie Randolph Dance Summer Events
Jodie Randolph Dance (JRD) (founded in 2012) is a professional contemporary dance company based in southeast, MI under the direction of choreographer Jodie Randolph. Jodie's creative work navigates the complexities of the human experience and dares to contend with the unknown. Her organic approach to movement is rooted in vigor, receptivity and instinct. There are two upcoming events - a Wine Gala Wednesday and a JRD One-Day Intensive. Learn more about their events here.
UMMA and the Ann Arbor Summer Festival Present: A Thousand Ways (Part One): A Phone Call by 600 Highwaymen
Tickets on sale now. $10 / $5 for students with the code STUDENTATW. For ages 16+. This summer, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival and UMMA present 600 Highwaymen’s A Thousand Ways, a new, multipart work that offers enthralling social interactions that deliver us from isolation and toward togetherness. A Thousand Ways is a three-part performance in which you are the actor and you are the audience. Your words, actions, gestures, silence, thoughts and willingness are the tools. You need no training. You are the expert. Click here to learn more about the event and experience.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) Performances + New Podcast Series
A2SF is launching a new weekly podcast series, Stories from the Top. Summer Events: reserve a personal performance with Tiny TOPs, RSVP to a live concert with our Live Here Now series, RSVP to join the community dance event Garba360, sign up for Temping and join the interest list for a digital live theatrical experience with Theater in Quarantine!
Stamps School of Arts & Design - Halal Metropolis Exhibition
The Halal Metropolis exhibition, by artist Osman Khan, photographer Razi Jafri, and historian Sally Howell, explores the facts, fictions, and imaginaries of the Muslim population(s) in Detroit and Southeast Michigan. It alludes to the established and growing Muslim population in Detroit and its metro area, one of the largest and most diverse Muslim populations in the U.S., whose visibility is both pronounced and extremely present in the city, yet whose narrative seems unusually silent in the larger Detroit story. Free event. May 28 - July 17.
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.
Cinetopia Kicks off May 2021/Young Filmmakers Camp
Click here to view the upcoming virtual movie palace showings. Do you have or know a 13- to 18-year-old who loves movies and storytelling? Reserve your young filmmaker's spot now for this summer's MTF Young Filmmakers Camp.
The Treeline Project Continues
Click here to stay up to date on the Treeline Project progress. According to MLive, the project received a $2.5 million pledge from an anonymous donor. This newest article explores what lies ahead for this project.
The Hive Project
The Hive Project is a sanctuary and multiuse "campus" for artists and musicians, located in Clinton Township and founded by a team from Ann Arbor and the greater Washtenaw county area. The Hive Project empowers artists, educators and entrepreneurs (old and young) united by a common desire to share, teach, innovate and compassionately serve. Learn more about the 215 acre, 17-building campus that was seeded at the start of the pandemic.
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.
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Member Suggestion! "Stages of Grief; what the pandemic has done to the arts" - Harper's Magazine
"Two Ann Arbor Neighborhood Art Events Planned In Early June For The Same Weekend" - WEMU
"Covid-19 Aid to Concert Halls, Theaters Set to Be Distributed Next Week" - The Wall Street Journal
"Entertainment Venues Are Reopening. Have You Been To A Live Event?" - NPR
"The Pandemic Will Just Fade Out, Says U-M Medical Historian" - WEMU
"NIVA Members Begin to See SVOG Applications Approved" - Live for Live Music
"Cultural Institutions Still Waiting for $16 Billion in Federal Aid" - The New York Times
"Stop Looking at NYC as the only place where theatre is important" - OnStage Blog
"Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Payments Will Start Arriving Next Week" - Billboard
"SBA Expects "Save our Stages" Money to Finally Reach Indie Venues Next Week" - Variety
"Muralists Draw Relationships Between City, People and their Art" - Fresh Perspective
"Autonomous shuttle service to launch in Ann Arbor this fall" - Concentrate Magazine
"Processing Big Change, By Mental Health America" - Backline
"My Why COVID-19 Vaccine Video" - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
"Entertainment Industry to Biden, Congress: Arts are infrastructure" -The Hill
Don't Call It a Comeback: A MIVPA Survey About the Return to Live
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.
Still Open! Community Needs Survey Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.
Local
Visit our website page here for Advocacy & Action facts and figures.
State/Regional
Check back!
Federal
There's still time to cast your annual 2021 Arts Policy Vote! Please cast your vote on these four policy agendas for 2021 here.
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.
Arts Action Campaigns | Americans for the Arts - the latest campaigns and petitions to sign and take part in.
Local - Washtenaw County
Learn here about the free or low-cost rides in Washtenaw county.
Washtenaw County COVID-19 Resources
Visit Washtenaw County's central COVID-19 page with resources about vaccines, vaccination updates, 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.
Findashot.org - updates every few minutes. Shows vaccination sites throughout Michigan. Where to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine | Washtenaw County Sign up for Washtenaw County Vaccine Updates More Information on the COVID B117 Variant Health Department Washtenaw County Michigan Medicine's COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Availability |
State/Regional
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
Federal
CDC Guidelines for Those Fully Vaccinated - How to Protect Yourself and Others
CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance
Low-Income Households Eligible for Financial Assistance
According to this press release from Michigan.gov, Michiganders who meet income eligibility requirements or have been financially impacted by COVID-19 will be able to receive financial help to pay for home broadband connections and internet-enabled devices as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rolls out the Emergency Broadband Benefit program recently approved by Congress.
Are you paying artists and creative workers a fair wage?
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.
Washtenaw and local
How to Connect with Collectors: Small Business Goals - ArtistSunday.com Creative Washtenaw was featured in this blog by artist and writer Tia Sunshine Dye! Check it out!
Michigan Works! Southeast provides a plethora of support, training and services for job seekers.
Michigan Works! helping to reopen Michigan’s economy
Michigan
Latest resources from the Restaurant Meal Program.
MDHSS resources and Epidemic Orders
Federal
President Biden's American Jobs Plan
Prepare for Child Tax Credits in July
President Biden's American Rescue Plan Details
I Have My PPP Loan, Now What? - UHY
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
National
Mellon Foundation Announces Second Round of Art Museum Futures Fund Grants
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.
Henry L. Hillman Foundation awards $7 million to arts organizations
Based in Pittsburgh, HFF supports the philanthropic and civic work of four generations of Hillman family members. With program interests in seven cities and regions across the United States, each of the 18 foundations has a unique mission and geographic focus governed principally by a living Hillman family member or according to the wishes of the person for whom the fund is named. To learn more about grants, click here.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans - Limit Increased
As of April 6, the limit for EIDL will increase to 24 months of economic injury with a maximum loan of $500,000. Apply here.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource and Response Center | Americans for the Arts
Additional Resources
GrantHub Webinar: Leverage GrantHub to find new funders and grant opportunities. June 10, 2 p.m. ET.
Free Download! The Modern Nonprofit Chart of Accounts eBook
Americans for the Arts and the Arts Action Fund hosted a 90-minute webinar on how arts organizations can advocate to state and local governments to have some of the $350 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Block Grants directed to them be designated for the arts.
A Complete Guide to 2021 Artist Grants & Opportunities | Artwork Archive
Local, Regional & State
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. For resources beyond Washtenaw county, click here.
Save Art Space - Deadlines throughout April and May; vary by project
Submit your original artwork for billboard display in Detroit and other big cities. List of open calls. Learn more here. Each image submitted is a $10 donation. All donations are tax deductible. SaveArtSpace x Expression Against Oppression. Deadline June 14.
Local CAFE Grants for the Arts - Chelsea Area Festivals & Events
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.
Sphinx Venture Fund and Sphinx Lead Applications
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. Apply by Oct. 20, 2021.
$892,400 Awarded to Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs in American Rescue Plan Funds
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced that Michigan is to receive its first phase of state funding from the American Rescue Plan. Information on the second phase distribution will become available sometime in June. These guidelines will provide further clarification on fund distribution among local arts agencies and organizations. The release emphasizes that "each state and jurisdictional arts agency and regional arts organization will determine its own processes and timing for awarding these funds." As far as direct grants to organizations, 60 percent of ARP funds will be distributed to nonprofits by the Arts Endowment. Stay tuned!
To receive updates on the NEA’s American Rescue Plan grant opportunities, please fill out this form.
Before the guidelines are released, the NEA encourages organizations to register, renew or verify their entity registrations with Grants.gov and the System for Award Management (SAM) . These registrations are free; however, they can take several weeks to process.
Michigan State University - Public Engagement Coordinator
National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) Job Board and Postings
Michigan Health Council - Director, Data and Research
Alternatives for Girls - Marketing and Communications Manager
Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona - Public Arts Program Manager
Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County - Partner Support Coordinator
Corner Health Center - Grants Coordinator
NEW - Nonprofit Enterprise at Work - CFO Position
NEW - Nonprofit Enterprise at Work - Finance Assistant (Part-Time)
Transforming Power Fund - Program Coordinator
NEW - Nonprofit Enterprise at Work - Programs Associate
Michigan State University - Public Engagement Coordinator
National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) Job Board and Postings
Michigan Health Council - Director, Data and Research
Alternatives for Girls - Marketing and Communications Manager
Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona - Public Arts Program Manager
Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County - Partner Support Coordinator
Corner Health Center - Grants Coordinator
NEW - Nonprofit Enterprise at Work - CFO Position
NEW - Nonprofit Enterprise at Work - Finance Assistant (Part-Time)
Transforming Power Fund - Program Coordinator
NEW - Nonprofit Enterprise at Work - Programs Associate
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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- 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.
