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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) to announce that the state’s leading arts and culture agency is changing its name to the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC), effective today.
“For more than 30 years, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has supported and nurtured Michigan’s cultural and artistic riches – stimulating Michigan’s economy, cultivating community vitality, and enhancing our quality of life,” said Governor Whitmer. “The new name reflects the leadership role the Council plays in ensuring that every citizen and community in Michigan enjoys the civic, economic and educational benefits of arts and culture.”
The Michigan Arts and Culture Council, an agency within the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, serves to encourage, develop and facilitate an enriched environment of artistic, creative and cultural activity in Michigan. Through competitive grant programs, MACC encourages arts and culture organizations, cities and municipalities, educational institutions, and other nonprofit organizations to develop and facilitate an enriched environment of artistic, creative and cultural activity in Michigan.
In fiscal year 2021, MACC made a total of $9.1 million in 766 grant awards to arts and culture organizations in 72 of Michigan’s 83 counties. Michigan’s creative economy contributes nearly 89,000 jobs in more than 10,000 businesses, ultimately generating more than $4.09 billion in wages for Michiganders.
“After years of knowing we needed to update our name, we are looking forward to moving ahead with a new name and soon, a new logo,” said MACC Director Alison Watson. “Our name may have changed, but we are and will continue to be committed to ensuring that every citizen and every community in our great state enjoys the civic, economic and educational benefits of arts and culture.”
Arts and culture contribute powerfully to the vibrancy of Michigan cities and communities, creating great places to live, work, and visit, and destinations that attract talent and business investment. For example, with support from $215,649 in grant funds from MACC, the city of Holland is working collaboratively with local organizations, colleges, schools, and the private sector to enrich the quality of life for the residents through high-quality productions, educational programming, and a wide range of art exhibits and cultural events. “The support from MACC has been and continues to be a driving force for Holland and the Lakeshore area that we serve. We have been able to truly bring to life our mission of educating, engaging, and challenging the community through the arts,” said Holland Area Arts Council Executive Director Lori Gramer. “In small communities like ours, collaboration is critical to creating a vibrant life. We are very grateful to the State’s commitment to arts and culture.”
"Arts and culture have a widespread impact on the economy and enriches the lives of all Michiganders," said MACC Chair Gretchen Gonzales Davidson. "As MI Arts and Culture Council continues to work on our mission of supporting all zip codes in our great state, we wanted a name to be proud of! We are grateful to the Governor and her administration and we appreciate their support and deep understanding of the Arts and Culture sector and the impact we make on our communities.”
To learn more about the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, visit www.michigan.gov/arts.
Join MACC For Our FY23 Grant Workshop Series
Michigan Arts & Culture Council staff are so excited to be hitting the road for our first in-person grant workshops since 2019! Program managers will walk attendees through the application process, discuss changes in the guidelines, and give tips on how to write a strong grant application for the FY23 fiscal year. All grant workshops are free and open to the public.
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Monday March 14
- Impression 5 Science Center * - 200 Museum Dr, Lansing, MI 48933, 10 AM
- Michigan Center for Arts + Technology - 614 First St NW STE 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, 4 PM
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Tuesday March 15 - Croswell Opera House - 129 E Maumee St, Adrian, MI 49221, 10 AM
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Wednesday March 16 - Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center - 1516 S Cranbrook Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009, 10 AM
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Monday March 21 - Kirtland University Center Gaylord - 80 Livingston Boulevard Gaylord, MI 49735, 1 PM
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Tuesday March 22 - Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts - 1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931, 1 PM
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Wednesday March 23 - Delta Chamber of Commerce - 1001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI 49829, 1 PM
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Thursday March 24 - St Ignace Public Library - 110 W Spruce St, St Ignace, MI 49781, 1 PM
* The March 14, 10AM workshop will also be offered virtually. Join that meeting by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99738473829
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