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| Historic PreservationBrenda Rigdon is the Executive Director of the Michigan Historic Preservation Network, a statewide membership organization dedicated to recognizing and preserving Michigan's rich cultural and architectural heritage. On this podcast, we talk about the topics facing historic preservation today, and how you can be an advocate for historic gems in your community. |
| Artistic expansion in muskegonKirk Hallman is the Executive Director at Muskegon Museum of Art, a museum currently expanding the facilities of this cultural institution founded in 1912. The museum features a permanent collection of American and European paintings, sculpture, prints, and drawings, along with exhilarating nationally traveling exhibitions to contemporary regional and Michigan artist shows. |
| Advocacy 101Nate Love is a Lobbyist with Kelly Cawthorne, representing the arts and cultural interests of the Cultural Advocacy Network (CAN) of Michigan. On this podcast, we’ll talk about the ways in which you can be an advocate for issues you're passionate about, including the legislative priorities of CAN. |
| A New Approach to State Arts FundingAlison Watson is the Director of the Michigan Arts & Culture Council, the statewide government arts and culture agency providing funding and support to all of Michigan’s 83 counties. On this podcast, we’ll talk about the strategic improvements to the statewide funding process and the state of the arts in Michigan. |
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| art & accessibilityKatie Trzaska-Miller is the President of Michigan Presenters and Manager of Community Engagement at Midland Center for the Arts. On this podcast, we speak with Katie about the arts and accessibility; what presenters are working on these days to make performing arts experience designed for each and every person. |
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| a VISUAL STORYDavid Crouse is a producer and storyteller in Petoskey, Michigan. On this podcast, we speak with David about his career creating stories that are captivating through videography, and his latest project telling the story of Michigan, An American Portrait. LISTEN NOW |
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.png) | sTATE OF THE ARTSAlison Watson is the Director of the Michigan Arts & Culture Council, the statewide government arts agency providing funding and support to all of Michigan’s 83 counties. On this podcast, we’ll talk about the strategic vision for the council moving forward, and the state of the arts in the Fresh Coast state. LISTEN NOW |
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| rising LeadersChad Badgero is the Arts Education Program Manager with the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and Stephanie Glazier is a writer working in philanthropy at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. On this podcast, we talk with them about the Rising Leaders program at the statewide arts agency, Michigan Arts & Culture Council, about the benefits and purpose of investing in young professionals in the arts and cultural sector here in Michigan. LISTEN NOW |
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| The Sounds of DetroitJayPitts is a Detroit-based rapper, songwriter and TikTok influencer. On this podcast, we talk with him about his growth and success today… and his journey for getting there along with influence he is having on the youth in Detroit. LISTEN NOW |
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| Preserving Maritime CultureAmanda Holmes is the Executive Director of the Fishtown Preservation Society in Leland, Michigan. On this podcast, we talk with Amanda about the rich history of this collection of weathered fishing shanties, smokehouses, overhanging docks, fish tugs and charter boats that is known as Fishtown. The heart of a commercial fishing village, Fishtown is where we can still see and feel a connection to the long tradition of Great Lakes maritime culture. LISTEN NOW |
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| Art, Health, & WellnessDanielle Nelson is the Director of Supportive Oncology at Henry Ford Health and Meghan Winkel is the Healing Arts Program Manager and Lindsay Anderson Curator of Art for the health system. On this podcast, we speak with them both about the transformative work they are doing at Henry Ford Health to integrate art into their brand new cancer center, and now, other facilities on the Henry Ford Health campus. LISTEN NOW |
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| The Key to CreativityAnnie Stout is a multi-disciplinary artist in Midland, Michigan. On this podcast, we talk about her work as a professional artist working in Michigan and her success in coaching others through the creative process. LISTEN NOW |
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| An Artistic ResourceMeghan Martin is the Executive Director at the Arts Council of Greater Lansing and on the podcast we talked about their work to provide technical support and funding to the arts and cultural environment in Mid-Michigan. LISTEN NOW |
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| CollaborationBryant W. Nolden is the Executive Director of the historic Berston Field House, and Rodney Lontine, President & CEO at the Flint Institute of Music, but is their intentional partnerships and collaborations that are bringing big and exciting activities to the community in Flint! LISTEN NOW |
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| Being the PlaywrightJohn Bavoso is a playwright bringing his original script to Midland, Michigan for the world premier of MLM is for Murder, and Kathy Pingel is serving as the Dramaturg for this production and with the American Association of Community Theatre. Check out this podcast as we discuss the artistic process in creating an original piece, and ways in which you can take that craft all the way to the stage like they are doing at Midland Center for the Arts. LISTEN NOW |
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| The Art of Content CreationRyan Redoute is a content creator, marketing guru and TikTok Influencer based in Detroit, Michigan, creating unique, engaging and creative content to promote the awesome -- and sometimes funny -- things that make Michigan so special and unique. LISTEN NOW |
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| The Business of ArtEdwin Anderson is an artist living and working in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He’s a smart businessman when it comes to his art, and has a passion for community and is doing incredible things in the public art sphere throughout neighborhoods in West Michigan. LISTEN NOW |
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| The Artistic ProcessGabrielle Graves is an artist and instructor living and working in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and recently finished her residency at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts where she is also an instructor. As part of the residency, Gabrielle exhibited a body of work exploring mental health, and on this podcast will share her artistic process and show us how that influences the way in which she creates. LISTEN NOW |
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| CrowdfundingNajeema Iman is the Founder and Owner of You Shine Events, and creator of the After Glow Market along the riverfront in Downtown Lansing. With a passion for collaboration over competition, Najeema has rallied the community together to raise funds for this initiative through a Patronicity campaign, a Michigan-focused crowdfunding campaign matching the dollars of the community 1:1 with support of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Najeema talks about the importance of diversity and working with LGBTQIA+ and BiPOC artists and entrepreneurs through the After Glow Market. LISTEN NOW |
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| Historic PreservationChristine Delaney is the Executive Director at the Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, Michigan - built in 1882. Christine’s history with the Tibbits extends more than 30 years, and she has a deep appreciation for historic preservation. And she’s no stranger to large restoration projects, having raised and invested over $3.5 Million into this historic theater. LISTEN NOW |
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| Rural Arts & Cultural AdvocacyMary Muncil Jennings is an arts presenter and rural arts and cultural advocate. Through her work at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts at Michigan Technological University she has earned a reputation for community-centered collaborations and finding creative ways to engage rural audiences with the performing arts. LISTEN NOW |
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