MI Arts & Cultural Groups Gearing Up for 2010 Election
October Statewide Meetings to Analyze Regional Issues For more information on ArtServe's regional meetings, contact Simon Perazza, ArtServe Michigan's Director of Constituent Relations, by email at simon@artservemichigan.org or by phone at (517) 980-1839. Thursday Oct. 15th, 1-4PM
WIXOM, Michigan (October 07, 2009) - ArtServe Michigan, the statewide arts advocacy organization, will be conducting four regional meetings around the state this month. All four meetings will focus on the upcoming 2010 elections while analyzing the regional issues which are currently most affecting the state's arts and cultural sector during these trying economic times.
Michigan's 2010 election year is sure to change the face of the state's political landscape dramatically. With term limits preventing Governor Granholm, Attorney General Cox, Secretary of State Land and many other legislative leaders from running for a third term, groups across Michigan like the state's arts and cultural sector, have an unprecedented opportunity to reintroduce themselves and their priorities to a fresh new crop of leaders that will be elected into office next year.
ArtServe Michigan plans to utilize the October round of round of regional meetings to share important information regarding relevant public policy initiatives, upcoming professional development opportunities and other news related to Michigan's arts and cultural communities. In-depth discussions with constituents and community stakeholders will be facilitated at the regional meetings, focusing on the critical issues affecting the state's battered arts and cultural organizations and programs including leadership, resources and advocacy.
Mike Latvis, ArtServe Michigan's Director of Public Policy, will be on site at many of the regional meetings this month to lead the discussions in person. Latvis plans to take the outcomes from these regional meeting discussions and produce four analysis documents which will provide a "bird's eye view" of the most important issues facing Michigan's arts and cultural communities, along with strategies to support the thousands of concerned citizens across the state who are ready to take coordinated action on behalf of arts, culture, arts education and creativity in Michigan.
Registration is FREE TO ATTEND , HOWEVER WE ARE ASKING FOR A SMALL DONATION TO ALLOW ARTSERVE TO CONTINUE HOLDING THESE IMPORTANT MEETINGS..
ArtServe Michigan's October Regional Meeting Dates and Locations
Midland Center for the Arts
Midland, MI
Tuesday Oct. 20th, 1-4PM
Marquette Arts and Culture Office
Marquette, MI
Tuesday Oct. 27th, 9AM-12PM
Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
Wednesday Oct. 28th, 1-4PM
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
Birmingham, MI
About ArtServe Michigan
ArtServe Michigan is a statewide independent nonprofit organization working to cultivate the creative potential of Michigan's arts and cultural sector to enhance the health and well-being of Michigan, its people and communities. ArtServe does this through advocacy, capacity-building and strategic communications accomplished in partnership with constituents, stakeholders and the broader community.
Contact Info
Simon C. Perazza
Director of Constituent Relations
ArtServe Michigan
Address: 1 Clover Court, Wixom, MI48393
Website: www.artservemichigan.org
Email: simon@artservemichigan.org
Office: (248) 912-0760 ext. 4#
Fax: (248) 912-0768
Mobile: (517) 980-1839
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