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Governor Whitmer Sustains Funding for Arts & Culture Amidst COVID-19 Recovery
While the State of Michigan continues to fight the spread of COVID-19, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has presented her third executive budget which brings support for Michigan’s robust arts and cultural sector.
Black Is King: Mila Lynn Highlights Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris, Breonna Taylor and More in New Exhibit
Internationally acclaimed visual artist, and the first artist in REACH Studio Art Center’s new Arts Residency Program, Lansing’s own Mila Lynn is presenting her newest artistic endeavor entitled the ‘Black is King’ Project throughout the month of February.
Grand Rapids Public Museum Receives $100,000 Grant for Web-Based, Mobile Game
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced today that the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded the Museum a $100,000 grant for the prototyping of a web-based, mobile game that explores the history of the Grand River.
Lansing Symphony Orchestra Announces Virtual Concert Spanning Three CEnturies
The Lansing Symphony Orchestra is featuring music spanning three centuries, including the 18th century by Antonio Vivaldi, the 20th century by Heitor Villa-Lobos and the 21st century by LSO Composer-in-Residence Patrick Harlin as part of their first virtual event of the year.
Muskegon Museum of Art Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Friends of Art
Frederik Meijer Gardens’ 26th Annual Butterfly Exhibition Opens March 1
NPR's Diane Rehm discusses the right-to-die movement with the National Writers Series
Discover Mid-Century Modern Architecture with this Virtual Movie Experience in MIdland
U-M Students Create Online Resource for Families to Create Art at Home
Lansing Art Gallery to Activate Riverfront and Calling for Artists
Grand Rapids Public Museum to Host Special Virtual Presentation “The History of Grand Rapids in Black and Brown: A Conversation”
The Castle Museum Hosts the Smithsonian’s Bilingual Exhibition on the History of Baseball
Experience Michigan with a Fresh Perspective
Let’s say It’s a Wednesday at 5 p.m., and like always, I’m considering what my plans are for the weekend ahead, not to mention how I’ll spend the current evening. As a millennial with a constant sense of urgency to experience the best of what’s around me, I have a thirst for cutting-edge, creative and experiential artistic activities. My passions are varied, I’m bold and adventurous, and willing to travel to any corner of Michigan for the coolest opportunities.
People of All Ages & Artistic Experience Encouraged to Submit Art for an Upcoming Exhibit at Midland Center for the Arts
2020 was a year like most generations have never seen before, it is just a fact. But ‘What’s Certain About Uncertainty’ is the question that Midland Center for the Arts is asking of the community.
Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts Seeks to Sell Out Theater
Owosso’s Historic Community Theatre Asks Community to Purchase Tickets in leu of Shuttered Doors and Cancelled Productions as a Result of COVID-19
Lansing Artist, Sara Pulver, Illustrates Coloring Book for the Sights, Sounds and Tastes of Lansing
From the Michigan State Capitol Building and Spartan Stadium, to the legendary MSU Dairy Store’s ice cream and Weston’s Kewpee Olive Burger, there are a number of sights, sounds, and tastes that represent the history and future of Lansing.
CultureSource and Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Award $275,000 in COVID-19 Assistance Funds
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, in partnership with CultureSource, has announced that five organizations will each receive $55,000 for projects through the COVID-19 Arts and Creative Community Assistance Fund to creatively connect with their audiences while adhering to social distancing regulations.
Ann Arbor Art Center Announces 13th Annual Artini Cocktail Competition & Fundraiser
The Henry Ford to Expand Sensory Friendly Programming
The Henry Ford receives the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) Seal of Approval and grant to support new sensory friendly programming and training.
Interlochen students receive an unprecedented 358 awards in the 2021 regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Students from all seven Interlochen Arts Academy majors netted 358 awards in the 2021 West Michigan division of the regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.