Each year the Arts Council
awards the following:
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Operating
support grants to organization members with operating
budgets under $1,000,000. |
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Arts
education grants to arts educators in the Kent Intermediate
School District for programs, projects, and equipment
not provided for in school budgets. |
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Michigan
Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) minigrants
to nonprofits in seven West Michigan counties. |
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Each year the Arts Council
offers these services:
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Eight
workshops that address arts organizations’ structural
needs and artists’ concerns. |
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Grant-writing
workshops focused on state mingrants and state arts
grants. |
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One-on-one
mentoring covering issues related to running a nonprofit. |
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Shared
marketing efforts via the Cultural Marketing Group,
the Culture Pass and calendar listings. |
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In 2009 the Arts Council has focused its advocacy efforts
on Governor Granholm’s proposed $6.1 million arts and
culture budget cut. The Arts Council’s staff works closely
with ArtServe
Michigan, an arts advocacy organization based in Lansing,
to reach local legislators and the governor’s office.
For a list of our members and for information about becoming
a member, please click here.
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