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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!

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.