Artserve MichiganArtServe Michigan continues the tradition of service through education, community arts development, advocacy, information, volunteerism and direct support for arts and cultural activities. While its roots are in services to those who create, teach and appreciate our state's cultural activities, its future is in leveraging new growth -- intellectual, educational, spiritual and economic -- through the arts in Michigan's communities. The singular role of ArtServe Michigan speaks loudly in support of the critical role the arts, culture and education play in maintaining and improving the quality life of our communities as it brings together many different interests of Michigan's cultural community for development of larger ideals and common interests. The organization assists educators in developing formal arts curriculum; supports individual artists as they create and present their work; recruits and trains volunteers whose leadership skills will strengthen cultural organizations and also translate into greater involvement between the business sector and cultural community.

Little Traverse Civic TheatreLittle Traverse Civic Theatre was born in 1945 when a group of ambitious, talented volunteers organized an acting troupe under the name Petoskey Little Theatre. In January 1946 they presented their first play, You Can't Take it With You.

Michigan Hemingway Society

Since 1990, focusing on the Michigan influence in Ernest Hemingway's work, especially the Nick Adams Stories. Annual Hemingway Weekend in Petoskey features speakers, readings, exhibits, and tours
of Hemingway haunts in northern Michigan, where the Nobel Prize-winning author
spent his boyhood years.

 

National Endowment for the Arts VISION: A Nation in which artistic excellence is celebrated, supported, and available to all. MISSION: The National Endowment for the Arts enriches our Nation and its diverse cultural heritage by supporting works of artistic excellence, advancing learning in the arts, and strengthening the arts in communities throughout the country.

Jordan River Arts CouncilAs a leader of the Jordan River area's cultural community, the Jordan River Arts Council promotes, encourages and nurtures the artistic endeavors of local residents and provides an organized framework through which quality workshops, classes, exhibits, programs and performances can be presented.

Petoskey Area Chamber of Commerce Providing information about northern Michigan businesses, recreation, community resources, events, demographics, and tourism.

Michigan Humanities CouncilMichigan Humanities Council unveiled a brand new image -- a new website, newsletter, and information sheet each incorporating a new logo and tagline -- to better reflect its mission. "Bridging Communities and Ideas" is a descriptive phrase for people to remember what the Council is all about. The Council's mission resembles a bridge: connecting resources and finding ways to help communities meet their needs. "This new look was created to help reflect the Council's strategic plan which emphasizes funding Michigan cultural and heritage programs based on community collaboration," said Scott Hirko, Public Relations Officer for Michigan Humanities Council. "We've integrated this look into a new, user-friendly website with new features and have debuted a newsletter template using this new image." Hirko also noted that a new information sheet about Michigan Humanities Council has been distributed state-wide and is available both on-line and in print format. The Council's new website (http://michiganhumanities.org) includes the following new features: a grants history archive database (with information and photos of Council funded projects since 1997); legislative news affecting humanities, culture and the arts; a "downloads" area for individuals and organizations to easily access grants applications, guidelines and other graphics; pages about the board's mission and history; and, a newly released 2003 schedule with pages on individual presenters for the award-winning Michigan's Great Outdoors Culture Tour up north this summer. The graphical design of the new logo resembles a bridge, (inspired by Michigan's own "Mighty Mac,") as well as having the acronym MHC (for Michigan Humanities Council) embedded in the logo. The new colors, with shades of green and blue, reflect the woods and water that are an intricate part of Michigan's geographic and cultural landscape. Michigan Humanities Council invites the media and the public to view the new website and to comment on the new image. For any comments about the new look, copies of the new information sheet, or any other information about Michigan Humanities Council, please feel free to contact Scott Hirko. 517-372-0029 ext. 25 shirko@michiganhumanities.org.

VSA arts of MichiganVSA arts of Michigan is a state affiliate of VSA arts, an international organization which promotes arts, education and creative expression involving children and adults with disabilities, thereby strengthening the human spirit and improving the quality of life for all. Established in 1977, VSA arts of Michigan demonstrates the need for arts education and increases opportunities for experiences and training within educational and community programs for individuals with disabilities.