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Commentary: Arts funding will improve state
For the first time in more than a decade, Michigan is poised to capitalize on its rich cultural resources, once cast aside as nonessential and now recognized as a vital ingredient, key to hastening Michigan's economic comeback and leadership edge.
On Feb. 9, Governor Rick Snyder included $6.15 million in his Fiscal Year 2013 budget proposal for th…
Securing Our Future: Investment in the Arts Not a Handout
by Jennifer H. Goulet
In his State of the State address, Governor Snyder shared his vision for Michigan 3.0 -- the Era of Innovation -- as we continue on the path to Michigan's reinvention.
He spoke of a need for Michigan to reframe our thinking to be more positive, inclusive and confident that Michigan is headed toward a bright future for our ne…
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AnnArbor.com: Creative Types Needed for New Type of CSA: Community Supported Art"
ArtServe Michigan's new "Community Supported Art" program takes a lesson from a big trend in local farming. Read the full story on AnnArbor.com…
Huffington Post: "Detroit Art, Culture Organizations Have Large Economic Impact"
A new report makes the case that the arts can be profitable in Michigan, with state spending on cultural programs bringing significant dollars to the economy. Read the full story at huffingtonpost.com …
Michigan Public Radio: 'Report Shows Michigan's Arts and Culture Sector Generates $462M in Economic Activity'
The report also shows that more than $2 billion in tourism dollars are spent on arts and culture, more than golf, skiing, hunting, fishing and boating combined. Read the full story at MichiganRadio.com…
Crain's Detroit Business: 'Report: Looking at Big Picture, Arts and Culture Create Economic Work of Art'
For every $1 the state invested in nonprofit arts and cultural groups in 2009, those organizations pumped more than $51 into Michigan's economy through spending on rent, programs, travel and salaries. Read the full article at crainsdetroit.com…
MLive: "Michigan arts and culture generates more than $462 million in economic activity in 2009"
"We have always known that Michigan's arts and cultural nonprofit organizations had a tremendous impact on the state's economy. But not until now have we had access to the reliable and comprehensive data needed to back it up," said Mike Latvis, Director of Public Policy for ArtServe Michigan. Read the full story on mlive.com …
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- Detroit Free Press: "Arts Sector A Growing Part of Michigan's Economy"
- Creative State! New Data Demonstrate Impact of Arts and Culture
- Statewide e-Magazine & Events at CreativeImpactMichigan.com
- Michigan Cultural Data Project: Is Your Organization Up To Date?
- ArtServe Michigan's 2011 Accomplishments
- Donate to ArtServe Today - Sustain the Arts and Creativity in MI!
