Creative State Michigan

Creative State Michigan is your resource for information on how the arts, culture, arts education and creative industries contribute to Michigan and its economy. The value of Michigan's creative sector is shown in its rich artistic and cultural offerings, spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, capacity to transform people and places across our state and accessibility to audiences of all ages and interests.

Arts and culture contribute to the vibrancy of Michigan cities and communities, creating great places to live, work and visit and destinations that attract talent and business investment. Michigan Cultural Data Project 2009 data reveal 211 arts and cultural organizations that provided financial data for the year contributed nearly 1/2 billion dollars to Michigan's economy through expenditures alone. In 2010, arts, cultural and historical attractions and events accounted for $2.1 billion, or 17 percent, of total tourism spending in Michigan – more than golf, skiing, boating, hunting/fishing and sporting events combined. With today's focus on reinventing Michigan, never has it been more important to ensure the arts are a vital part of our state's strategies for the future.

ArtServe is committed to making a strong case for the importance of artists, arts education and arts and cultural organizations to Michigan's future. Research, data and interpretation, such as Creative State Michigan, help demonstrate the economic and cultural impact of creative professionals. To understand how your organization can participate in research to inform decision makers, shape policy, and strengthen advocacy for arts and culture, contact Mike Latvis at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 248.912.0760, ext 6#.