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• FUND MI Arts & Culture Day

  • When
    16 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    208 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933

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  FUND MI Arts & Culture Day

  Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
  Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  Location: 208 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933

  Cost: Free

  
  

  Join us at the Capitol for FUND MI Arts & Culture Day, a powerful statewide rally in response to the House’s devastating proposal to eliminate all funding for the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC). This event is open to everyone, and we encourage you to share this invitation widely within your networks.

  On September 16, we’re showing up loud and united to tell lawmakers: Arts and culture matter—and they must be funded.

  Why We’re Rallying

  The Michigan House of Representatives passed a budget that completely eliminates MACC funding, threatening:

  • Thousands of creative sector jobs

  • Community programs in education, history, and wellness

  • Tourism, local businesses, and Michigan’s economic vitality

  The House budget is $5 billion smaller than the Senate’s version and zeroes out critical investments in Michigan’s creative infrastructure. This would be catastrophic for artists, educators, preservationists, and the communities we serve.

  ️ Now Is the Time to Act

  The Governor, Senate, and House must finalize the state budget before October 1 to avoid a government shutdown. Budget negotiations are happening right now, and our collective voice can shape the outcome.

  What to Expect

  • Rally at the Capitol

  • Legislative visits (where possible)

  • Creative displays and performances to show the power of Michigan’s culture sector

  Registration & Logistics

  We’ll do our best to schedule legislative meetings for attendees, but appointments cannot be guaranteed. Even if meetings are not confirmed, your presence at the rally is essential.

  More details and talking points will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

  Let’s stand together and demand:

  Fund MI Arts. Fund MI Culture. Fund Our Future.

  Parking Near the Michigan State Capitol 

  Plan a few extra minutes to park and walk to the Capitol. The closest options are the North Capitol Ramp and South Capitol Ramp. Street parking is available on surrounding streets.

  Parking Ramps (Closest)

  • North Capitol Ramp – 316 N. Capitol Ave. (just north of the Capitol)

  • South Capitol Ramp – 320 S. Capitol Ave. (very convenient for visitors)

  Street Parking

  • Metered spaces on Capitol Ave and Ottawa St (and nearby streets)

  • Pay at electronic pay stations or via the Passport Parking App (you’ll need your license plate and the posted zone number)

  Tip: Ramps can fill during session—arrive a little early if you can.

  FUND MI Arts & Culture Day is proudly supported by:

  
  

  
  

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