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Our mission is 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.

We do this through Advocacy, Capacity-Building and Strategic Communications accomplished in partnership with constituents, stakeholders and the broader community.

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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan marks its 25th year with 25 special anniversary grant awards, ArtServe Michigan and 24 other nonprofits honored

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan marked the impact they’ve made to the seven-county southeast Michigan area over the past 25 years by awarding $25,000 anniversary grants to 25 nonprofit organizations in the region – a total contribution of $625,000. ArtServe Michigan is honored to be among the 25 organizations recognized and deeply grateful to the Foundation for this most generous affirmation of its work to advocate for the importance of arts, culture and arts education in Michigan and its communities. The surprise announcement was made by the Foundation’s President Miriam Noland during the CFSEM anniversary luncheon on June 3rd, opening a year-long celebration of the community-building legacy that will continue to grow thanks to the Foundation’s initiatives in southeast Michigan and the generosity of individuals and organizations that have contributed to the CFSEM endowment fund.

Congratulations to our partner organizations in Southeast Michigan that were also honored along with ArtServe Michigan: ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services), CARE (Community Assessment, Referral and Education), Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County, Common Ground, Cultural Alliance of Southeastern Michigan, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, Downriver Community Conference, Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, The Greening of Detroit , JVS, LACASA (Livingston Area Council Against Spousal Abuse), Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Suburbs Alliance, Mosaic Youth Theatre , Neighborhood Service Organization, NEW (Nonprofit Enterprise at Work), New Center Community Mental Health Services, New Detroit Inc., Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, Southwest Detroit Business Association, Sphinx Organization, University of Michigan School of Public Health, WARM Training Center, Wayne State University/Adams Entrepreneurial Fellowship

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is a permanent community endowment built by gifts from thousands of individuals and organizations committed to the future of southeast Michigan. For more information, please visit www.cfsem.org.

ArtServe Michigan Planning New Event to Challenge Arts and Cultural Advocates

Many of you have been wondering whether ArtServe will be announcing plans for this year’s Governor’s Awards for Arts & Culture and you’ve been inquiring about the awards nominations process. After careful consideration, ArtServe will not host its traditional Governor’s Awards for Arts & Culture event in 2009 based on concerns regarding the economic climate and its impact on the feasibility and appropriateness of this annual gala. However, ArtServe remains committed to the importance of celebrating the contributions of Michigan’s arts and cultural sector and anticipates bringing the Governor’s Awards event back as early as next year.

Planning is underway for a new fall event designed to challenge arts and cultural supporters to engage in the grassroots network that fuels ArtServe’s work as the statewide organization dedicated to leading advocacy initiatives for arts, culture and arts education in Michigan. The event will feature a new twist on our annual awards recognition – ArtServe remains committed to continuing its efforts to celebrate significant contributions to the arts and cultural sector in our state. And, thanks to generous contributions by the Masco Corporation Foundation and Skidmore, we will premiere a new video at this event that is designed to spread the message on how critically important arts, culture and arts education is for our future. Watch our website for the official announcement!

For more information or to get involved, please contact Jennifer Goulet at jennifer@artservemichigan.org or 248-912-0760 ext. 2#.

Soul-less Advocacy Postcards Available

If you haven't already ordered your Soul-less advocacy postcards do so today because supplies are limited. Order your postcards online for immediate delivery.

Help Support ArtServe’s Public Policy Efforts

We need your help! By making a tax-deductible donation, you are supporting ArtServe's public policy efforts in Lansing and Washington.

Contribute today and receive the 2009 Public Policy DVD containing:

ü All 11 video presentations from the 2009 Virtual Arts & Cultural Advocacy Conference

ü 2009 Public Policy and Arts Education Toolkits

ü A number of other helpful documents that can be used as advocacy resources

Advocacy Tools and Resources

Grab your legislators and media's attention. Tell Lansing that support for state funding for arts and culture is vital for Michigan. Using the tools below, stay connect to all the current news as it happens and get the information you need to make your case for state arts and culture funding.

Use the Arts and Culture Advocacy Toolkit.

Join GRAAND. To sign up for the e-mail list and receive action alerts visit http://capwiz.com/artsusa/mi/mlm/signup/

Download the Campaign Messages and Talking Points.

Join MiArt Attack. A support group created by the creative community to build support for arts, culture and creativity in Michigan.

Read the recent Detroit Free Press op-ed by Jennifer Goulet, ArtServe Michigan's president.Use the messages from this op-ed to write your own letter to the editor, comment on a blog posting or develop an op-ed article for your local newspaper.

Link to other newspaper op-eds and articles from around the state and nation.

2005 W.E. Upjohn Institute's Arts and Cultural Activities and Michigan Economy Report.

Statewide media lists for daily and weekly newspapers.

Getting Your Contractors and Business Partners to Support Your Advocacy Efforts

Have you written everyone you can think of about supporting state arts funding? Well, maybe it's time to get your contractors, vendors, and communities to also voice their opinions about supporting state funding for arts and culture. To help you get started download a sample letter written for you to give to your vendors.

How to Effectively Answer Your Legislator's Response to Your Request for Support

So, what do you say to a legislator who tells you that state funding for arts & culture isn't important? For sample answers to the three most common responses from state legislators concerning state arts funding click here.

Need a different type of answer? Contact Mike Latvis, Director of Public Policy at mike@artservemichigan.org. He can help you craft just the response you need.

Creative Connections Blog

www.creativeconnectionsmi.blogspot.com - A meeting place of minds and voices, created for all members of Michigan's many arts and cultural communities across both peninsulas.

ArtServe Michigan receives support from...

the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

ArtServe Michigan is a member of the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network.