Enriching Our Lives and Economy
By Advancing Creative Work
Arts, culture and arts education are vital ingredients in Michigan's identity as a center of innovation and ingenuity. As the leading advocate for arts and cultural communities statewide since 1997, ArtServe Michigan seeks to equip and engage a growing grassroots network of advocates for arts, culture and arts education in Michigan.
By reinforcing the ability of artists and arts and cultural organizations to remain alive and well, ArtServe widens arts access, supports economic development and stimulates investments in an important natural resource - the rich vein of talent running through Michigan. The arts are an economic engine driving more than 21,000 state businesses and more than 75,000 jobs, as documented in a 2009 Creative Industries report from Americans for the Arts.
As a statewide nonprofit organization, ArtServe engages and equips individuals and organizations of all sizes to join together to effectively advocate for and invest in the arts and culture as fundamental to Michigan's future prosperity. ArtServe understands how important artists and arts and cultural organizations are for keeping Michigan a vibrant place to live, learn and work. Everyone benefits from this collective force that adds enduring value to our environments and experiences.
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On May 3, Artserve Michigan launched the Michigan Cultural Data Project (Michigan CDP). This unique system provides organizations with the tools necessary to analyze and benchmark financial and organizational data. Get started - visit the Michigan CDP Web site www.miculturaldata.org today! Create an account by selecting New User Registration. Review the online training and start your profile. Attend a free training session to get the most from the Michigan CDP. To find out more about ArtServe's work on the Michigan Cultural Data Project click here.
This November, Michigan voters will elect a new Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, at least 29 of 38 State Senators, and 53 of 110 State Representatives. As arts advocates, each of us bear responsibility to inform and educate our political candidates about the importance of the arts, culture and arts education for the future of Michigan.
Visit ArtServe's 2010 Michigan Election Page to find your candidates, view our Election Strategy and Platform, and find out how you can make a difference.
One-day workshop hosted by ARTPRIZE
Wednesday, October 6, 10AM to 5PM, 2nd floor of The Hub, 155 N. Division, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. This event is currently sold-out. Register for free to be on the wait-list and you will be contacted if there are cancellations. Click here for more information or register for wait-list!
Join us! In the run up to the 2010 Election we will be holding Regional Meeting Update sessions this May/June and September/October in a location near you. These special election focused sessions will provide you with the policy information and resources to ensure that this November the arts count! Whether you’re an arts supporter, arts educator, artist or represent a cultural organization, this statewide series of local peer gatherings should not be missed. We are holding these sessions in conjunction with and one hour prior to the Michigan Cultural Data Project (MiCDP) training sessions.
As the statewide arts advocate, ArtServe Michigan amplified the voice for the arts, culture and arts education in 2009, more than doubling the number of active advocates. Your help is needed to empower a strong arts and cultural advocacy voice in Michigan while supporting our work. Consider a donation today! We depend on our network of advocates and supporters like you to join us in building stronger support for Michigan’s arts investment.
We are one of nineteen leading trade organizations supporting the Center for Michigan's 2010 Great Debates initiative which provides Michigan citizens with an in-depth, issues-oriented look at the candidates for governor and leading legislative seats. To learn more visit www.thecenterformichigan.net or read the press release.
Following up on the Resourcing your Practice session delivered at Artstock, we are encouraging you to check out our other Creative Many Professional Practice Seminars. Also available is the PDF handout from the Resourcing your Practice session. To contract with ArtServe to deliver one of these seminars, contact Cezanne Charles, Director of Creative Industries at cezanne@artservemichigan.org.
ArtServe Michigan launches new arts advocacy video - designed to illustrate the importance of arts, culture and arts education to Michigan's future. From Grand Rapids to Detroit and cities in between and outside, the current video focuses on the power of art in our urban areas.
Download the Arts Education Advocacy Toolkit! Given the current challenges schools are facing in per pupil funding cuts, we have produced the Arts Education Action Toolkit to address the immediate situation. This kit includes tools that will aid in your efforts to preempt funding cuts to arts education as well as provide reactionary assistance when cuts are being considered in your district.
ARTS EDUCATION ADVOCACY TOOLKIT (PDF)
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