20-21 Guide Book 20-21 Guide Book

You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. - Maya Angelou

We couldn’t bring ourselves to publish our usual letter of greetings and salutations. Too much has passed since the start of 2020 and our frame of reference has changed. We now speak of time as pre-COVID and post-COVID. We, like the rest of the world, watched everything and everyone come to a screeching halt once COVID-19 hit in early March. Washtenaw’s arts + creative sector, among the first to respond responsibly and flatten the curve in the greater Ann Arbor area shuttered the doors of performance venues, galleries and museums and put artists and creative workers out of work without warning. There is no safety net for the arts + creative sector: no government, foundation or commission relief. The impact of this pandemic and the lack of sector specific support is devastaing and the damage may be irreparable. The Arts Alliance knew its role: focus on the health and survival of the arts + creative industries in our community. We went into overdrive. Knowing cash was crucial for, we immediately to seek Creative Washtenaw Aid to aid those in need and started Creative Washtenaw Marketplace as an online sales site to sell goods. We responded to panicked calls for help on everything from unemployment to where to go for food. We collected every bit of information to distribute through our e-news, social media and COVID-19 resource web page. Keeping local creatives connected provided a lifeline so Creative Washtenaw Happy Hours morphed into Zoom gatherings. What was hoped to be a few weeks has turned into months. We know as much as we don’t and we won’t for quite some time. Instead of wondering “what week will we reopen?” the questions has changed to “can we survive until we reopen?” and “will we be able reopen in 2020 or 2021 and will audiences feel safe enough to return?” The Arts Alliance remains committed to do its best, as long as it has the resources, to advocate for the sector investment and to keep information and support flowing. Change, we know, is difficult. Artists create to express, evolve, teach, appreciate and, yes, sell. Perhaps most importantly, they must share. It is through the interaction of people that creative work is given breath…and we now realize how quickly our breaths can be taken away and rob our art of life and hinder our existence. Artists and creatives of all disciplines learn early on that their path must be carved out of the norm, and even carved deeper to not only accomplish their vision, but to also inspire others. Due to this innate nature, those of us in the creative sector must unite and utilize all of our gifts to push through this challenging time. We can do this — we have weathered stronger storms within ourselves and from the outside world. The centuries have proven that art and creativity is immune to any attack. It endures. We may not know what the business of the arts + creativity looks like on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic and that does cause uncertainty. Let’s remember, though, to trust our creative selves and the creative process as we have whenever that essential yearning to create has stirred our very souls. If we can put our trust in that, we’ll know deep down that we, like art, will endure.

Colby Spencer Cesaro Deb Polich Chair President/CEO The Arts Alliance The Arts Alliance [email protected] [email protected]

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CHAIR Jay Mullick Colby Spencer Cesaro Managing Partner, PSMI, Inc. Vice President Works in Saline, lives in Ann Arbor Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities Creative: vocalist, actor and dancer PRESIDENT/CEO Works in Lansing, lives in Dexter Deb Polich President/CEO Damian Farrell, FAIA, LEED & AP The Arts Alliance & Artrain Owner & Principal Creative: arts + creative executive, advocate & radio host Damian Farrell Design Group Works and lives in Ann Arbor Creative: architect Lives and works in Ann Arbor TREASURER Tina Walther Chloé Cook Gray Owner Founder & Artistic Director Rapport Innovative Marketing LLC Fun Girl Dance Company Creative: communication design Creative: Choreographer and dancer Lives and works in Milan, MI Lives and works in Ypsilanti Alexandra West Lauren James Director of Research FANTABULOUS Communication Manager Ann Arbor Spark The Arts Alliance & Artrain Works and lives in Ann Arbor Creative: communications, editor Lives and works in Ann Arbor Barb Whitney Arts + Creative Education Specialist | The Arts Alliance Michael McCarthy Executive Director | Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center Portfolio Manager Lives in Mason and works in Lansing Bank of Ann Arbor Lives and works in Ann Arbor

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Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Martha Darling & Gil Omenn NETSCOUT Ann Arbor State Bank (Level One) Eastern Michigan University Foundation UHY

PUBLISHER GUIDE DESIGN Bank of Ann Arbor Martha & Bill Grimes Washtenaw Community College 2020 The Arts Alliance Rapport Innovative Marketing LLC Guide Comcast Golden Limousine WEMU 89.1 FM Book [email protected] Director: Tina Walther a3arts.org Designer: Dana Laureano 734-213-2733 [email protected] | rapport.tw 1100 North Main Street, #A 734-394-8212 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Milan, MI EDITOR PRINTING & DISTRIBUTION MEMBERSHIP Lauren James Current Magazine The Arts Alliance ecurrent.com The Arts Alliance is a proud 734-668-4040 member of and active in these © 2020 The Arts Alliance Ann Arbor, MI leadership organizations:

4 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 5 ARTS + CREATIVE DID YOU KNOW? EDUCATION INTEGRATION = IMPACT FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE * The Arts Alliance is the arts + creative industry authority in Washtenaw County. A regional agency, its mission is to “Arts + creativity are vitally important advocate for and support Creative Washtenaw and ensure that the greater area remains a great place to create, live, to cultivate community in our schools work, learn, play and visit. nonprofit, educational and government entities and produce creative goods, services and and to offer students the opportunity programs for county residents and visitors. for self-expression.”

CREATIVE WASHTENAW The benefits of curricular, sequential arts exposure COMMUNICATE COUNTS NONPROFITS extend far beyond the metrics related to the arts + to promote the creative creativity as a vehicles for student learning in other The Arts Alliance is committed to, WHAT WE DO industries’ programs and There are 200 arts + cultural nonprofits subjects: students engaged in creative education have forever evolving and learning about collaborative initiatives in Washtenaw County measurably improved school, work and life experiences. diversity, equity and inclusion. FACILITATE Data show that the arts improve school communities and enhance parents’ engagement, as well. This includes leaning in to listen to to explore issues, conduct Their average age is 24 years old busting and act on how the communities research, administer MCACA EDUCATE the myth that nonprofits are poorly managed and Every student in Washtenaw County is entitled it serves define the intrinsic and Regranting programs and foster to encourage investment and unstable businesses. creative initiatives participation in life-long creative to equitable access to high-quality, consistent, aesthetic qualities of art and creativity learning programs The oldest is the American Oriental Society. Since sequential, standards-based arts + creative be it by the cultural expert, the education as part of an integral right to a credentialed scholar, the journeyed or , they have applied a humanistic approach 1842 well-rounded and excellent education. self-taught master and/or the astute ADVOCATE to the study of Near Eastern and Asian philosophy, consumer of the form. to voice the creative industries’ CELEBRATE religion, folklore and art . impact and influence policy and to trumpet the triumphs of the encourage investment creative industries FOUR founded in 2018 are the youngest: The Ann Arbor Book Society, Horizon Performing Arts, Michigan Literary and Theatrical Society, and the The Arts Alliance is a leader, communicating the value of the arts + creative industries, Ypsilanti Performance Space, Inc. and working to persuade residents, community leaders and stakeholders to invest in and set public policies that build and sustain the sector in these communities: BUDGET SIZES* 188 are below $1 million 130 < $ 50,000 13 ≥ $250,000 20 ≥ $ 50,001 5 ≥ $500,000 20 ≥ $100,000 Yet according to the Arts + Creative Education Index that measures grade level access to 12 curriculum courses, there is much to do. 13 are above $1 million 5 ≥ $1,000,000 1 ≥ $ 6,000,000 Washtenaw County parents, school boards, 3 ≥ $2,000,000 1 ≥ $ 9,000,000 community leaders and arts + creative industry 1 ≥ $3,000,000 1 ≥ $16,000,000 providers are encouraged to work together to 1 ≥ $4,000,000 elevate the importance of access to arts + creative YPSILANTI WHITMORE LAKE Saline MANCHESTER MILAN chelsea dexter ann arbor education integration for all county youth. +21 townships IN the County

*Excerpted from the 2019 Arts + Creative Education 16 1. Elize Jekabson 6. Cozine Welch 12. Juan Freitez for Student Excellence report by the Washtenaw COVER PHOTO CREDITS FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! 2. Jon Van Eck 7. Sandy Ryder - 13. Afa & Aaron Dworkin Intermediate School District and The Arts Alliance. 3. Solana Howard, Wild Swan Theater 14. David Gier 12 Melody Korkmaz, 8. Lynne Friman & Friend 15. Photo credit: facebook.com/a3artsalliance 8 10 14 5 13 To see the full report or for more infomation 7 9 & Jasmine Patterson 9. Kurt Elling - Blue LLama Leisa Thompson 3 11 and to get involved, contact: 1 2 6 4. Courtesy: Melanie Jazz Club 16. “Cornered” detail twitter.com/theartsalliance 4 15 17 Schuessler Bond 10. Jody Randolph Dance by Margaret Parker The Arts Alliance at [email protected] 5. U-M Natural History Museum 11. Derick Todd & D. Vaughn 18. Ann Mondro instagram.com/arts_alliance

6 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 7 ALLY MEMBERS RED $50 – $99 Ally members are individuals, businesses and organizations investing in the work and efforts of The Arts Alliance to advocate for, support and promote the arts + creative industries in Washtenaw County. Ally members frequent arts and cultural events, value arts and creative education, have a preference for hand-crafted goods and appreciate that Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority 21st century businesses and their employees seek to live in vibrant, authentic communities. M. Judith Block & Paulette Valliere Allison & Ryan Buck The Arts Alliance deeply appreciates its Ally members for the foresight, lift and encouragement they extend to creative people and businesses through their support and patronage. Jennifer Conlin & Daniel Rivkin Natalie & Mike Hensel Jermaine Dickerson and family; Photo by Lisa Thompson Ruth Ann Jamnick Susan McClanahan $10,000+ $5,000 – $9,999 Brent & Laura Oeschger PURPLE VIOLET Cliff & Ingrid Sheldon Anonymous Destination Ann Arbor Masco Corporation Foundation Margie Teall Jay Mullick Anne & Thomas Venner

2019 pARTiers BLUE $1,000 – $2,499 GREEN $500 – $999 The following wonderful people and organizations Emma Ashford & Aaron Robinson; Photo by Daniela Gobetti supported THE pARTy! 2019, The Arts Alliance’s Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Martha Darling & Gil Omenn signature fundraising event. Cathy Gendron & John Johns David & Jill Esau David Anderson & Akosua Dow Marty & Bill Grimes Jean P. Rowan Theodore St. Antoine Mullick Foundation Susan Badger-Booth & Bill Booth Oxford Companies Steve Cole & Ruth Lednicer Seattle Foundation EMU Engage@EMU Anonymous Bruce Friedman & Hillary Murt Jennifer Goulet Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. Peter Heydon Barbara Kramer Photo by Sophie Grillet YELLOW $250 – $499 ORANGE $100 – $249 Amanda Krugliak & Mark Chalou Don & Nancie Loppnow Britany Affolter-Caine & David Caine Mike Allemang & Janis Bobrin Kathy & John King Sally McCracken & Bette Warren ALLY MEMBERSHIP LEVELS Bill & Mary Kinley Joanie Binkow Robin & Rob Little Jill McDonough & Greg Merriman Shary Brown & Michael Moran Megan Mazurek Jeni & Michael Rein Purple $10,000+ Green $500 - $999 Paul Cousins Courtney & Paul McCreadie Judy Dow & Don Rumelhart Violet $ 5,000 - $9,999 Yellow $250 - $499 Karl & Nan Couyoumjian Lisa & Tom McKarns George Shirley Indigo $ 2,500 - $4,999 Orange $100 - $249 Gretchen Driskell Scott Menzel Nancy Sojka & Betty Stremich Blue $ 1,000 - $2,499 Red $ 50 - $ 99 Stephani Field & Walter Kraft Dina & Greg Sheldon Jane Wilkinson Brian Filipiak Susan Wagner Yankee Air Museum To become or learn more about The Arts Alliance membership Mary & Ward Gillett Joseph & Sandra Walls go to a3arts.org, call 734-213-2733 or email [email protected]. Jane Hassinger & Marvin Parnes Alexandra West Ally members and THE pARTy! 2019 partiers

8 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 9 Kate Tremel ...... 33 Washtenaw Community College SALINE CREATIVE MEMBERS TS Rosenbaum Art | Humanities, Social & Behavioral The 109 Cultural Exchange ...... 12 The Artists’ Studio ...... 33 Sciences Division ...... 36 Art Meets Business ...... 16 University of Michigan (U-M) Gordon White ...... 36 Envision Designs, Ltd...... 24 INDIVIDUALS & BUSINESSES U-M Arts & Culture ...... 34 Wild Swan Theater ...... 36 Linda Kortesoja Klenczar ...... 27 U-M Gifts of Art Program at WonderFool Productions ...... 37 City of Saline Arts & Culture LISTINGS BY COMMUNITY by county & city Michigan Medicine ...... 34 WSG Gallery ...... 37 Commission ...... 31 U-M Helen Zell Writers Program, Salt Valley Arts ...... 31 The Arts Alliance’s creative members include artists, creative workers, organization, businesses, educational and government Zell Visiting Writers Series . . . . 34 CHELSEA Jill Stefani Wagner, PSA-MP IAPS/MC 36 entities in virtually every creative discipline including the literary, media, performing and visual arts plus advertising, U-M Institute for the architecture, creative technology, design, fashion, museums, science and nature centers plus other multidisciplinary creative Ballet Chelsea ...... 16 Humanities Gallery ...... 34 fields. The Arts Alliance sincerely thanks its creative members for their support, partnership and encouragement. Chelsea Area Festivals & Events . . . . 18 YPSILANTI U-M Kelsey Museum of The Purple Rose Theatre Company . . 30 22 North Gallery ...... 12 Archaeology ...... 34 7 Cylinders Studio ...... 12 U-M Library ...... 34 DEXTER Misun Baek ...... 16 WASHTENAW COUNTY U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens | Artistica ...... 16 DO:BETTER ...... 23 Nichols Arboretum ...... 34 Colby Spencer Cesaro ...... 18 Eastern Michigan University U-M Museum of Art (UMMA) . . . . 34 City of Dexter Arts, Culture & Heritage EMU CMTA - Arts Management . 23 U-M Museum of Natural History . . 35 EMU School of Art & Design . . . . 23 ANN ARBOR Blue LLama Jazz Club ...... 17 Jodie Randolph Dance ...... 26 Committee | Plein Air Festival . . . . 22 U-M Penny Stamps Distinguished Dexter Community Orchestra . . . . . 23 Fun Girl Dance Company ...... 24 16 Hands ...... 12 Boychoir of Ann Arbor ...... 17 Kerrytown BookFest ...... 26 Speaker Series ...... 35 Valerie DiScuillo ...... 23 Hollanders ...... 26 A2 JAZZ FEST ...... 12 Janet T. Cannon ...... 17 Kerrytown Concert House ...... 27 U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Lotus Gardenscapes ...... 27 invisible engines ...... 26 A2Ethics.org ...... 12 Mark Clague ...... 18 Kickshaw Theatre ...... 27 Art & Design ...... 35 Washtenaw Chorale ...... 36 Barry LaRue ...... 27 a2tix.com ...... 13 Russ Collins & Deb Polich ...... 18 Leslie Science & Nature Center . . . . . 27 U-M School of Music, Neighborhood Theatre Group . . . . . 29 Academy of Russian Classical Ballet . . 13 Community Action Network (CAN) K.A. Letts ...... 27 Theatre & Dance ...... 35 Red Barn Realty | Merrill Guerra . . 30 Art & Design ...... 19 M. Douglas Evans ...... 27 MANCHESTER African American Cultural U-M Stamps Gallery ...... 35 Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization . 31 Riverside Arts Center ...... 31 & Historical Museum ...... 13 Community Music School Shel Markel ...... 28 U-M Taubman College of Architecture Charter Township of Superior . . . . . 32 Alice Green & Co...... 13 of Ann Arbor ...... 19 Joan Masters ...... 28 & Urban Planning ...... 35 Washtenaw Community Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild 13 The Community School of Gregory F. Mazure ...... 28 MILAN U-M UMS ...... 35 Concert Band ...... 36 Ann Arbor Book Society ...... 13 Ballet, LLC ...... 19 Measure for Measure - Rapport Innovative Marketing LLC 30 U-M William L. Clements Library . . 35 WEMU, 89.1 FM ...... 36 Ann Arbor Civic Theatre ...... 14 Community Television Network (CTN) 19 A Men’s Choral Society ...... 28 Kim Vox & Warren Nelson ...... 36 Ambrose, Sam & Aubrey Wilbanks . . 36 Ann Arbor Concert Band ...... 14 Concordia University Kreft Michigan Theater & State Theatre . . . 28 Kathryn Williams ...... 37 Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild ...... 14 Arts Program ...... 19 Melissa Milton-Pung ...... 28 Linda Yohn ...... 37 Ann Arbor Film Festival ...... 14 Cornerstone Design Inc...... 22 Susan Montgomery ...... 28 Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum . . . . . 14 Damian Farrell Design Group, PLLC 22 Motawi Tileworks ...... 29 Ann Arbor Potters Guild ...... 14 Dave Sharp Enterprises ...... 22 NETSCOUT ...... 29 Ann Arbor Public Art Commission . . . 15 The Dodworth Saxhorn Band ...... 23 Neutral Zone ...... 29 BEYOND WASHTENAW COUNTY Ann Arbor Society for Musical Arts . . 15 Aaron P. & Afa S. Dworkin ...... 23 Nisson Glass Art ...... 29 Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild ...... 15 Exactly ...... 24 Colin O’Brien ...... 29 The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, Faber Piano Institute ...... 24 Leah O’Donnell ...... 29 JACKSON COUNTY MONROE COUNTY MILFORD The Original ...... 15 Terry Farmer ...... 24 Pittsfield Charter Township . . . . . 30 GRASS LAKE MILAN Orchard Lake Fine Art Show & Ann Arbor Summer Festival ...... 15 Ken Fisher ...... 24 Randy Parrish Fine Framing & Art Inc. 30 TreeTown Murals ...... 33 Laila Kuiala ...... 27 Hot Works Fine Art Show ...... 29 Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra . . . . 15 Found ...... 24 Erik J. Reichenbach ...... 31 Ann Arbor Women Artists ...... 15 Cathy Gendron ...... 25 Mia Risberg ...... 31 JACKSON WIXOM Zita Gillis ...... 25 Joan Rosenblum ...... 31 OAKLAND COUNTY Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Mike Gould, Laser Artist ...... 25 Detroit Public Television (DPTV) & Chamber ...... 15 Daniela Gobetti ...... 25 Bill & Inger Schultz ...... 32 FRANKLIN WRCJ 90.9 FM ...... 22 Rocky Gonet - In Memoriam ...... 25 George Shirley ...... 32 Pro Musica of Detroit, Inc...... 30 Argus Museum & Washtenaw LENEWEE COUNTY Great Lakes Performing Sing Ann Arbor / Club Metta . . . . 32 County Historical Society ...... 15 TECUMSEH WAYNE COUNTY The Ark ...... 16 Artist Associates ...... 25 Patti F. Smith ...... 32 HUNTINGTON WOODS River Raisin Ragtime Revue ...... 31 DETROIT Artrain, Inc...... 16 Great Lakes Theatrical Consulting . . . 25 Leslie Sobel ...... 32 Daniel Cascardo ...... 18 The Adrian Center for the Arts . . . . . 13 CultureSource ...... 22 The Arts Alliance ...... 16 Sophie Grillet ...... 25 State Street District ...... 32 WolfBrown ...... 37 Jill Ault ...... 16 The Guild of Artists & Artisans . . . . . 26 Christopher Tedrick...... 33 Bank of Ann Arbor | Sonic Lunch . . 17 Hollander’s ...... 26 Theatre NOVA ...... 33 LIVINGSTON COUNTY BARICKUDA GALLERY Sean Hoskins ...... 26 Third Mind Books LLC ...... 33 BRIGHTON at trustArt studios ...... 17 Cathy Jacobs ...... 26 Tobins Lake Sales ...... 33 Marcia Y. Guetschow ...... 26

10 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 11 a2tix.com African American Cultural CREATIVE MEMBERS 2390 Winewood, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 & Historical Museum a2tix.com Ann Arbor, MI [email protected] aachm.org 734-769-3175 ​[email protected] The Arts Alliance’s creative members engage in the creation of creative products, services and programs for county a2tix.com is a locally owned, online marketing and ticketing 734-761-1717 residents and visitors to enjoy and consume while ensuring that the greater Ann Arbor, Michigan, region remains a portal dedicated exclusively to the Ann Arbor area. Ticket The African American Cultural & Historical Museum of great place to create, live, work, learn, play and visit. buying is easy and secure. A division of the Ann Arbor Washtenaw County promotes awareness, understanding and Observer, a2tix.com offers marketing support, excellent appreciation of the black experience. It gathers and preserves CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS: Artists, creative workers and the self-employed including professionals, amateurs, students credit card rates, membership and donation options, plus a stories, images and documents to make the history of African and industry experts leading the sector locally, nationally and internationally. professional, local team to help your events succeed. Americans available to generations today. CREATIVE BUSINESSES: Arts, creative, cultural, and heritage organizations, profit, nonprofit, education and government entities. Academy of Russian Classical Ballet Alice Greene & Co. 527 East Liberty, Suite 208, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Ann Arbor, MI 7 Cylinders Studio russianclassicalballet.com alicegreene.com [email protected] 209 Pearl Street, Suite 8, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 [email protected] 248-826-8181 7cylinders.com Alice Greene & Company is devoted to bringing works of [email protected] The Academy of Russian Classical Ballet (ARCB) offers poetry, creativity & sustainability to readers. Publisher Jill 734-560-0824 students of all ages and levels a world-class professional Peek combines her love of the written word & working with ballet education in the Vaganova (Russian) ballet method and 7 Cylinders Studio is a creative engine that can help drive writers, artists & book designers. Focusing on sense of place performance opportunities. Under the training and guidance your organization’s outreach by producing compelling videos has led to partnering with some of the best regional poets provided by ARCB, students study both technique and with an optimized strategy for sharing your stories. in unique & beautiful chapbooks. artistry unique to the Vaganova method and develop skills and confidence to help them reach their fullest potential. The 109 Cultural Exchange Allegra Print Mail Marketing 16 Hands 109 West Michigan Avenue, Saline, MI 48176 1283 Industrial Drive, Saline, MI 48176 407 North 5th Avenue, Floor 2 salinemainstreet.org/the-109-cultural-exch allegra.net Ann Arbor, MI 48104 [email protected] [email protected] 16handsannarbor.com Artist: Kahri, NYC 734-717-7406 734-994-1404 [email protected] The 109 Cultural Exchange is a Saline Main Street initiative. Serving the creative community since 1973, Allegra offers 734-761-1110 This multipurpose people’s space is a venue for arts and a wide range of services to help market and promote 16 Hands offers a carefully curated selection of cultural events located in the heart of Downtown Saline. businesses, nonprofits, healthcare and the education handcrafted, heartfelt and artistic creations of Everyone is welcome to gather here and exchange creativity, network. Services and products include wide format graphics, uncommon strength and character, including ideas, customs and liveliness in the spirit of a nurturing and interior and exterior signage, vehicle signs, offset and digital jewelry, fashion accessories, decorative and inclusive community. printed posters, brochures, postcards, pocket folders, mailing, functional home goods, garden accents and Adrian Center for the Arts fulfillment, promotional products, graphic design and more. exceptional gifts. A2 JAZZ FEST P.O. Box 951, 1375 North Main Street, Adrian, MI 49221 adriancenterforthearts.org Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild P.O. Box 8251, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 [email protected] a2jazzfest.com 517-759-3005 Ann Arbor, MI [email protected] a2pianoteachers.com 734-945-6926 The Adrian Center for the Arts (ACA) is collaborative 503-476-4495 visual arts center located in a rural setting conducive to A free two-day community-based jazz festival held in creativity. The ACA offers resident artists’ space in clay, The Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild offers professional September each year, the A2 JAZZ FEST brings multiple 2-dimentional, glass and metal sculpture and has a gallery enrichment and support for piano teachers. Programs are generations of local jazz artists together with a supportive hosting six shows a year. It offers classes for all ages in presented at the Kerrytown Concert House in addition to community of fans to create a great celebration of jazz in Ann clay, painting, sculpture, fibers and print. The success informal seminars, performance opportunities, and grants 22 North Gallery Arbor. The A2 JAZZ FEST mission is to showcase and promote of the ACA is based on a great many volunteers and an that support teacher study and the music community. jazz by presenting live performances of original compositions Students may participate in Kerrytown recitals, achievement 22 North Huron Street interested community. and jazz standards by Michigan-based artists. testing, master classes and a summer ensemble camp. Ypsilanti, MI 48197 22north.org [email protected] A2Ethics.org Ann Arbor Book Society 22 North exhibits works of visual art in all media by P.O. Box 131384, Ann Arbor, MI 48113 P.O. Box 7176, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 emerging and established artists. They also host small a2ethics.org a2books.org musical ensembles in many genres in an intimate [email protected] [email protected] house concert setting. A2Ethics promotes public ethics and philosophy initiatives The Ann Arbor Book Society fosters an appreciation for through events, education and civic partnerships, including and access to books for all. They celebrate and sustain Ann the “Big Ethical Question Slam” and the “Michigan High Arbor’s dynamic book culture through advocacy of its diverse School Ethics Bowl” in partnership with the U-M Department book-related institutions and communities; connect local of Philosophy. Courtesy of Adrian Art Center readers; and make Ann Arbor a book lover’s destination.

12 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 13 Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild Ann Arbor Public Art Commission Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Ann Arbor, MI 301 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 35 Research Drive, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 annarborfiberarts.org a2gov.org/departments/public-services a2so.com The Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild (AAFG) is an educational, [email protected] [email protected] nonprofit group of fiber artists. Founded in 1956 as a 734-794-6310 x 43102 734-994-4801 club for weavers, AAFG also supports other forms of fiber The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission is an advisory body Founded in 1928, the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra (A2SO) art. Through monthly meetings, workshops, exhibitions to the Ann Arbor City Council with the goal to improve is a fully professional orchestra presenting concerts and and scholarships for directed study, AAFG promotes the the aesthetic quality of public spaces, provide cultural educational programs for all ages. The orchestra presents exploration of fiber art. opportunities, contribute to local heritage and promote classical, pops, chamber and educational concerts onstage the general welfare of the Ann Arbor community. and in schools, as well as free concerts in libraries and farmers markets, across southeast Michigan. A2SO also offers Ann Arbor Film Festival family-friendly Instrument Petting Zoos in schools and at 230 Collingwood, Suite 160B, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Ann Arbor Society for Musical Arts community events. THE CULTURAL HEART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN aafilmfest.org Ann Arbor, MI [email protected] annarborsma.org The Museum of Art is open and accessible to all 734-995-5356 [email protected] The Ann Arbor Film Festival is the oldest avant-garde and Ann Arbor Society for Musical Arts produces six concerts + + experimental film festival in North America, founded by annually at the Ann Arbor City Club, featuring regional artists 21,000 13 250,000 George Manupelli in 1963. Internationally recognized as a and two annual youth music competitions: “Rosalie Edwards PIECES OF ART NEW EXHIBITIONS VISITORS EACH YEAR premier forum for independent filmmakers and artists, each Youth Music Competition” (REYMC) for musicians ages 13-18 IN THE PERMANENT year’s festival engages audiences with remarkable cinematic and “Young Artist Competition” for college age. Ann Arbor Women Artists COLLECTION experiences. The six-day festival presents 40 programs with 4844 Jackson Avenue, Suite 100 more than 180 films from over 20 countries of all lengths and Ann Arbor, MI 48103 genres, including experimental, animation, documentary, Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild Come explore and become a free member today! annarborwomenartists.org fiction and performance-based. Ann Arbor, MI [email protected] annarborstorytelling.org 525 S State Street, Ann Arbor, MI | umma.umich.edu | The Museum is Always Free. 734-971-3065 [email protected] Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Ann Arbor Women Artists help artists achieve The Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild exists to promote and 220 East Ann Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 creative and professional excellence. support storytelling locally, regionally and nationwide. They aahom.org create opportunities for members to develop and practice Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 734-995-5439 their art in front of a supportive group of individuals, hold 322 West Ann Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Considered a gem by many, the AAHOM’s regional and national workshops to study the principles of good storytelling and a2ct.org reputation is built on its visionary planning and implementation build venues to allow members to perform in front of a [email protected] of interactive STEAM-based (science, technology, engineering, broader audience. 734-971-2228 art and math) exhibits; groundbreaking educational outreach Ann Arbor Civic Theater (A2CT) celebrates more than programs delivered to 47 counties throughout the state, 50 years of quality theater produced and performed including the Upper Peninsula; award-winning distance learning The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, by community members and presented for southeast programs in 44 states and countries around the world and; an The Original Michigan and northeast Ohio audiences. Founded in 1929, exceptional ability to establish and maintain strong collaborative Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber its first staged drama was The Late Christopher Bean. Five bonds with public and private organizations from a variety of 721 East Huron Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 artfair.org 2010 Hogback Road, Suite 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 decades later, A2CT is “still here” after hundreds of shows, disciplines. AAHOM’s temporary, traveling exhibits have also a2ychamber.org various performance venues, offices and, most importantly, been displayed in libraries, community centers and schools The original of the four fairs that comprise the Ann Arbor 734-665-4433 wonderful members and patrons. Get involved and find out throughout the state. The AHHOM received The Arts Alliance Art Fair, the original fair is a fine art and fine craft show more at a2civic.org. 21st Century Awards Excellence in Education 2015. known for its stringent jury standards; resulting in a show of The A2Y Chamber is a member-based community  exceptionally high-quality work. The fair takes place each organization that actively facilitates, educates and advocates on behalf of its members through its services and programs. Ann Arbor Concert Band Ann Arbor Potters Guild July on the streets surrounding the Burton Tower. P.O. Box 1843, Ann Arbor, MI 48106 201 Hill Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Ann Arbor Summer Festival Argus Museum & Washtenaw County aaband.org pottersguild.net [email protected] [email protected] 210 Huronview, Suite 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Historical Society 734-663-4970 a2sf.org The Ann Arbor Concert Band is a 75 member nonprofit 525 West William Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 [email protected] community-based ensemble. It was born from the desire The Potters Guild is a cooperative nonprofit organization washtenawhistory.org/index 734-994-5999 of local adult musicians wanting to continue playing and comprised of more than 50 members. Classes in ceramics for [email protected] performing music that appeals to a broad audience and to adults run 12 weeks in the fall and winter terms. The Potters The Ann Arbor Summer Festival is a three-week 734-769-0770 Guild also holds two sales per year at the studio multidisciplinary arts festival offering ticketed and free offer music education to its members and the public. The Argus Museum, under the umbrella of the Washtenaw and participates in the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair. events both indoors and out, featuring music, dance, County Historical Society, features products manufactured comedy, film, circus, street arts and family entertainment. by Argus Cameras Inc., and preserves the company’s history by displaying its significant impact on photography, military equipment and Ann Arbor. The museum hosts photography exhibitions that showcase local and regional photographers and encourages the continued use of analog cameras. 14 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 15 The Ark 316 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 theark.org 734-761-1800 The Ark is a nonprofit live music venue for contemporary and traditional folk and roots music. The Arts Alliance Bank of Ann Arbor Art Meets Business 1100 North Main Street, #A Sonic Lunch Photo by Daniela Gobetti Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Saline, MI a3arts.org 125 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Blue LLama Jazz Club facebook.com/artmeetsbusiness [email protected] boaa.com 314 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 [email protected] 734-213-2733 soniclunch.com bluellamaclub.com 734-707-5825 Bank of Ann Arbor’s Sonic Lunch is a summer outdoor The Arts Alliance is the arts + creative industry authority [email protected] concert series running June to August on Thursdays from Art Meets Business offers individual and group coaching, in Washtenaw County. A regional agency, its mission 734 372-3200 networking, speaker seminars, and referrals to resources to is to advocate for and support Creative Washtenaw noon to 1:30 p.m. at the corner of Liberty and Division Having opened in April 2019, The Blue LLama Jazz help creative individuals learn business skills and develop and ensure that the greater area remains a great streets in downtown Ann Arbor. Concerts are free and Club presents live jazz and world music paired with their markets. place to create, live, work, learn, play and visit. suitable for all ages. Join the crowds for an energizing inspired cuisine, creating a destination music venue It serves professionals, amateurs, students and midday break or just relax and enjoy the sounds. and restaurant in downtown Ann Arbor. The Blue industry experts leading the sector locally, LLama connects the “love of food” and “love of music” Artistica nationally and internationally who have creative for guests and has quickly established itself as one 3203 Broad Street, Dexter, MI 48130 practices, own creative businesses and hold of the most unique and exciting entertainment and artisticagallery.net creative jobs in profit, nonprofit, educational dining destination experiences in the Midwest. [email protected] and government entities and produce creative 734-426-1500 goods, services and programs for county Handcrafted gifts by Michigan artists. Look for the red door residents and visitors. by the Village clock in downtown historical Dexter.

Jill Ault Ann Arbor, MI jillault.com [email protected] Jill Ault is a fiber artist working primarily with the quilt form.

Misun Baek Ypsilanti, MI Artrain, Inc. [email protected] Boychoir of Ann Arbor BARICKUDA GALLERY 1100 North Main Street, Suite 117, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Ann Arbor, MI Misun Baek is a visual artist and received her BFA from Eastern at trustArt studios aaboychoir.org artrain.org Michigan University in 1991. She currently works in the styles [email protected] [email protected] of realism, expressionism, abstract and aesthetics. Her favorite 7885 Jackson Road, Suite 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-663-5377 734-747-8300 mediums include acrylics, watercolors, graphite and charcoals, trustartstudios.com Artrain is a nonprofit project management agency though she uses other mixed mediums such as resin, sculpture [email protected] The Boychoir of Ann Arbor offers choral music education that honors its award-winning community- paste – or as she says “anything I can get my hands on.” 734-253-2551 and performance opportunities for boys who like to sing building programs as it partners with creative A mother and wife, she recently retired and is now able to Located in Ann Arbor, BARICKUDA GALLERY at trustart while enriching the community with outstanding choral people and organizations to produce and deliver finally concentrate on her fine arts. studios exhibits work by artists in all media and is also music concerts. art-infused outreach programs intended to available to rent by arts organizations and individuals expand personal horizons and strengthen local Ballet Chelsea for their events. trustArt studios leases eight private Janet T. Cannon cultural infrastructure. Artrain defines community art studios and a group ceramics studio. broadly—geographically and as people 1050 South Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118 Ann Arbor, MI connected by common interests. balletchelsea.org facebook.com/homegrownbaroque [email protected] [email protected] 734-475-3070 Concert news, viol teaching and other events! Ballet Chelsea is a world-class dance school and performance Poetry, music and stuff. company focused on offering high-caliber dance education to young dancers throughout the region. They also provide community outreach and Adaptive Dance Program which promotes the enjoyment of dance for those with physical, mental and cognitive disabilities through performances, workshops and classes. Photo by Elizabeth Barick Fall 16 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 17 Mark Clague Community Action Network (CAN) Ann Arbor, MI Art & Design DID YOU KNOW? smtd.umich.edu/about/faculty-profiles/mark-clague/ P.O. Box 130076, Ann Arbor, MI 48113 [email protected] canwashtenaw.org/donate-art Every day, someone contacts Mark Clague is a musicologist focusing on music in the info@canannarbor The Arts Alliance requesting United States with specialties in the music of George and Ira 734-994-2984 Gershwin and the history of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” assistance or support. Art and cultural enrichment provides opportunities for self-expression, He serves as associate dean of undergraduate academic collaboration and project based-child centered learning. CAN Art & affairs at the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance. The Arts Alliance listens to its members, those who Photo by Deb Jacques Design develops thematic curriculum through understanding ways have creative practices and jobs and own creative images and personal expression to convey ideas, values and beliefs. businesses, to hear how they prosper and what This program aims to give children creative skills sets to inquire, help is needed. Daniel Cascardo design, build and connect with their broader community. Huntington Woods, MI The Arts Alliance acts to provide support, services danielcascardo.com Community Music School of Ann Arbor and advocates to make change. [email protected] 248-885-0028 P.O. Box 2447, Ann Arbor, MI 48106 cmsa2.org Daniel Cascardo is a Midwest visual artist who [email protected] creates abstract paintings that combine elements 734-213-2000 from primitive cultures with euro sophistication. His work has been described as “Fauvist-bright, cubist Community Music School of Ann Arbor empowers, inspires geometric and Picasso-esque in human form,” with and connects the community through collaborative music- a joy and vibrancy that creates a “playground for the making. Programs center on using music as a vehicle for both senses.” Cascardo also inspires and engages groups personal growth and community transformation. of people with his original interactive mural process Russ Collins & Deb Polich called “Color in Cascardo” formerly known as the The Community School of Ballet, LLC Cascardo Art Action Experience. Ann Arbor, MI [email protected] 2875 Boardwalk Drive, Suite B, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 [email protected] csballetannarbor.com [email protected] Russ Collins and Deb Polich have a passion 734-996-8515 for arts, creativity and community that their family and friends most often find infectious The Community School of Ballet takes pride in its 40 years as a Colby Spencer Cesaro and sometimes - obnoxious! Russ has served at family business teaching classical ballet to children and adults the helm of the Michigan Theater since 1982, of all ages and levels. They provide high-caliber training for Dexter, MI working with the community to restore both all students, challenging both body and mind, and building [email protected] that 1928 movie palace and the 1942 art deco confidence, strength and the love of dance. The school is Colby Spencer Cesaro is a style State Theater in downtown Ann Arbor. He certified by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), a world- performer, arts professional and arts founded the Art House Convergence, a national renowned teaching institution, to teach ballet, pointe and advocate. Her specialties are vocal movement for community driven mission-based character dance. RAD exams are offered to eligible students. G performance, dance and theater. art houses and the Cinetopia International She is a board chair of The Arts Film Festival. Deb has served as the lead at Community Television Network Bdi ei Alliance and board co-president Artrain since 1993 and took on a similar roll at of the Michigan Organization on The Arts Alliance in 2013. She is the co-host of (CTN) - Ann Arbor oi edi Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH). creative:impact on WEMU 89.1 FM. 2805 South Industrial Highway, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 a2gov.org/ctn ii kei [email protected] 734-794-6150 B Chelsea Area Festivals & Events Community Television Network - Ann Arbor (CTN) is committed Comic Opera Guild to providing multimedia resources such as media production ideo 222 South Main Street, Suite B, Chelsea, MI 48118 P.O. Box 1922, Ann Arbor, MI 48106 workshops, equipment checkout and programming – all free chelseafestivals.com comicoperaguild.org of charge – to serve diverse public interests and strengthen the [email protected] [email protected] fabric of the Ann Arbor community through multimedia. 734-474-9178 734-973-3264 Tina Walther Chelsea Area Festivals & Events produces outdoor music The Comic Opera Guild is a semi-professional lyric theater Concordia University Kreft Arts Program 734.395.8212 concerts and an art series every Thursday night from June company that has performed classics of light opera for over 4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 – August in historic Chelsea. The annual Sounds & Sights 45 years. In addition to its own productions, the Guild also www.rapport.tw cuaa.edu/life/kreft-arts-program Festival includes an art market, live music, a car show and a sponsors the Harold Haugh Light Opera International Vocal 734-995-7389 chalk exhibition and contest. Competition that has awarded over $60,000 in scholarship prizes to young singers. The Kreft Arts Program at Concordia University sponsors art exhibitions, concerts, lectures, dance performances and author appearances. Check out or submit Southeast MI happenings! 118 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org www.semienews.comThe Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 2

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Get the story, get inspired at AnnArbor.org/createanything 1 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 2 Dexter Community Orchestra Damian Farrell P.O. Box 331, Dexter, MI 48130 dextercommunityorchestra.org Design Group, PLLC [email protected] 359 Metty Drive, Suite 4A 734-726-0070 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 The Dexter Community Orchestra (DCO), located in Dexter, dfdgonline.com Michigan, was founded in 2005 and is dedicated to cultural [email protected] enrichment through the gift of live musical performances. 734-998-1331 The DCO has an honored history of talented music directors Damian Farrell Design Group (DFDG) is and musicians, offering an enriching musical experience for an architecture and design firm bringing its volunteer musicians and dedicated and growing audience. about change through design thinking Dr. David Schultz was appointed music director in 2019. to improve living, working, playing The DCO is a nonprofit organization. and gathering spaces. Damian Farrell, Eastern Michigan University owner and principal of DFDG, serves on Communications, Media & the boards of Artrain, The Arts Alliance and Valerie DiScuillo the Michigan Architectural Foundation. Dexter, MI Theatre Arts Valerue DuScuillio has the head and heart of an artist. She is 103 Quirk, East Circle Drive a social media manager and digital marketing strategist for Ypsilanti, MI 48197 DO:BETTER. emich.edu/cmta Dave Sharp Enterprises [email protected] Ann Arbor, MI DO:BETTER 734-487-1883 [email protected] Theatre Arts at EMU offers intensive curricular and 731 Cross Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734-945-6926 co-curricular programming, supporting four BA, four dobetterhere.com Dave Sharp brings both his upright and electric bass skills to MA and one MFA degree that span the disciplines [email protected] a wide variety of music groups, including Dave Sharp’s Secret of Applied Drama & Theatre for the Young, Arts 734-212-6628 7 (world jazz), Dave Sharp Worlds Trio, Three Worlds Trio, Management & Administration, Entertainment Sumkali (Indian fusion), Klezmephonic (traditional Klezmer) DO:BETTER is a brand studio. They design emotional, simple Design & Technology, Interpretation & Performance and Wisaal (Arabic fusion). He also collaborates with and intelligent brands for those brave enough to want more. Studies and Theatre Arts. Earn a master’s degree Bollywood musicians (Parthiv Gohil, Jointa Gandhi) and and advance your creative practice! Cornerstone Design Inc. touring Kirtan (Girish, Prema Hara) artists. The Dodworth Saxhorn Band 210 Collingwood Drive, Suite 106, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Ann Arbor, MI cdiarchitects.com Detroit Public Television (DPTV) dodworth.org [email protected] [email protected] 734-663-7580 & WRCJ 90.9 FM 734-645-5872 Cornerstone Design Inc. offers creative, responsive 1 Clover Court, Wixom, MI 48393 The Dodworth Saxhorn Band brings 19th century architectural services for commercial, nonprofit and dptv.org America to life through memorable music played on residential clients. [email protected] original instruments and the use of compelling Detroit Public Television (DPTV) is Michigan’s largest and only storytelling and song. CultureSource community-licensed public television station, reaching an audience of more than 2.5 million people each week across 6200 2nd Avenue, Suite 003, Detroit, MI 48202 its many platforms with extensive journalism, cultural and Aaron P. & Afa S. Dworkin culturesource.org educational engagement and programming. Ann Arbor is Ann Arbor, MI Eastern Michigan University 313-831-1151 its second largest market. DPTV also operates WRCJ 90.9 FM, aarondworkin.com School of Art & Design CultureSource is a member association for nonprofit arts and Detroit’s classical and jazz radio station. sphinxmusic.org cultural organizations in southeast Michigan. As a regional 114 Ford Hall, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Aaron P. and Afa S. Dworkin are an arts power couple! They service organization, CultureSource provides support by art.emich.edu City of Dexter Arts, Culture & have built an international reputation as arts-focused social hosting professional development workshops that grow [email protected] entrepreneurs, including as pioneering leaders advocating for creative and leadership capacities, presenting programs that 734-487-1268 Heritage Committee | Plein Air Festival diversity, equity and inclusion in the performing arts and in provide space for exchanging ideas about arts and culture and 8140 Main Street, Dexter, MI 48130 arts leadership. Afa is a cross-sector strategist driving national The School of Art & Design at EMU provides leading initiatives that bring together stakeholders interested in paintdexter.org programming and currently serves as president and artistic students and faculty in art history, studio art enhancing public access to creative expression. [email protected] director of the Sphinx Organization, the nation’s leading and visual art education with an environment 734-426-8303 organization transforming lives through the power of diversity in that fosters excellence in teaching, creative work and research, and a focus on student-centered The City of Dexter’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee the arts. Aaron is the founder of the Sphinx Organization, a 2005 learning. Students are provided with a range of is responsible for making recommendations to the local city MacArthur Fellow, a member of National Council on the Arts academic and professional experiences in and council on arts, cultural and heritage-related affairs in the and is the former dean and a current professor at U-M School of beyond the classroom. city. This includes sponsoring and hosting the annual Paint Music, Theatre & Dance. The Dworkins received The Arts Alliance Dexter Plein Air Festival in August, installing temporary and Medal for Arts, Science & Humanities Outstanding Service permanent sculpture displays, and implementing other Medal 2019. creative projects in the city throughout the year.

122 TheThe ArtsArts AllianceAlliance || a3arts.orga3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 23 2 Envisions Designs, Ltd. Ken Fischer Cathy Gendron Saline, MI Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI facebook.com/envisionsdesign [email protected] cathygendron.com [email protected] Ken Fischer served 25 years as president of the University [email protected] 734-429-9999 Musical Society (UMS), one of the oldest performing arts 734-971-7341 Lynne Friman provides consulting services to nonprofits presenters in the country. Fischer oversaw the organization’s For more than 25 years, Cathy Gendron has combined including arts management, management, strategic planning, artistic growth over the course of three decades. This included freelance illustration for the editorial, book and corporate museum development, exhibition design and project expanding and diversifying its programming, deepening its markets with teaching at the College for Creative Studies in development & facilitation. engagement with the university and local communities, and Detroit. See one of her large-scale murals at Fifth Avenue and creating partnerships with leading artists from around the Liberty Street in Ann Arbor. Great Lakes Performing Exactly world. Under his tenure, UMS was named a 2014 National Medal of Arts recipient, the first university presenter to receive the Artist Associates Ann Arbor, MI highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the United Zita Gillis exactlydesigns.com States government. Ken received The Arts Alliance’s 2017 Medal 415 North Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Ann Arbor, MI [email protected] for Arts, Humanities & Sciences for Outstanding Service. greatlakespaa.org zitatini.com 734-262-1363 [email protected] [email protected] 734-276-8558 Exactly is an interior design firm specializing in the Zita Gillis is the artist and craftsperson behind Zitatini – finely midcentury modern era. Whether it be a nod to the design Found Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates (GLPAA) crafted martini picks and jewelry for cocktails! She sells on develops artists and audiences for the live performing era or an actual restoration of a home built in the midcentury 415 North Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Etsy, at local events and directly. She is also a principle with arts. Established in 1978, GLPAA serves as a nonprofit years, Exactly focuses on modern design using clean lines, foundgallery.com Illuminatus, a laser lightshow company. booking agency offering musicians the technical skills geometry, pops of color, natural elements and light. [email protected] necessary to build their careers, as well as professional 734-302-3060 Daniela Gobetti assistance in developing performance, outreach plans, Faber Piano Institute Found is a creatively curated shop in Ann Arbor’s historic and in creating promotional and marketing materials. Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI Kerrytown District. They feature local artists, plus a collection of danielagobetti.com/index.html faberinstitute.org jewelry, gifts and home decor, with a focus on simple lines, natural [email protected] 734-975-1995 elements, texture and pops of color. Some vintage finds are always mixed into the collection. During November and December, Found 734-355-4928 The Faber Piano Institute is the international training center Great Lakes Theatrical Consulting becomes a wonderland of gifts and holiday decor Daniela Gobetti is a photographer and a poet. She grew up in for the Piano Adventures® teaching method. They are 3313 Yellowstone Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Turin, Italy, moved to New York and later to Ann Arbor. After dedicated to excellence in piano study for students of all ages. gltc.us years of political research, writing books for learners of Italian [email protected] and translating to and from Italian and English, she moved 810-813-4691 Terry Farmer on to photography. Her most recent project is called “Out of Nowhere,” a meditation on mountain trees and their potential Great Lakes Theatrical Consulting offers theater and studio design Ann Arbor, MI consulting, rigging, drapes, distribution, control and fixtures. terryfarmermusic.com to connect us to a past era which speaks to our subconscious [email protected] and our connection to that distant and powerful world. 734-660-4070 Terry Farmer is a musical director, singer-songwriter, guitarist Rocky Gonet and recording artist. He performs extensively - most recently In Memoriam 1948 - 2019 with The Terry Farmer Band. He has a degree in classical Fun Girl Dance guitar from University of Denver and runs a thriving Suzuki Ann Arbor, MI Guitar Studio. Look for Terry’s music in online stores. Company Rocky Gonet was a fine art photographer, photo instructor at Ypsilanti, MI Washtenaw Community College, a teacher at Community fungirldance.com High School and a member of The Arts Alliance. He owned [email protected] Rocky Gonet Photography, which specialized in fine art and 419-699-7237 senior and corporate portraiture. Sophie Grillet Fun Girl Dance Company strives to provide the Ann Arbor, MI Ypsilanti community with dance education and Mike Gould, Laser Artist SophieArtist.com exposure through programs offered to children Jackson, MI [email protected] and adults, along with professionally created mikegouldlaserartist.com 734-757-3717 works. It is their goal to provide an affirming [email protected] Primarily a painter, Sophie Grillet’s work can be abstract environment for children to experience movement, 734-904-0659 or figurative, and is always expressive and full of life. while ensuring such an environment can exist on a Each work has a story or is about some aspect of our professional level through the official company. By Mike Gould is an internationally recognized laser artist troubled world. Sophie also creates 3D work in many providing gender affirming and racially celebratory who builds laser light installations for art galleries, museums media including photography. Her studio is open for representation, Fun Girl Dance believes that dance and art events. He works with the Illuminatus Lasers. Westside Art Hop (May and October) and at any time can become widely accessible. by appointment. She welcomes your contact: arrange a studio visit, consider commissioning a special work or just say “hello.” See also ArborArtConsulting.com.

1 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 25 2 Marcia Y. Guetschow Kerrytown Concert House Barry LaRue Brighton, MI 415 North Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Ypsilanti, MI marciaguetschow.com kerrytownconcerthouse.com Barry, a longtime staff member at U-M’s University [email protected] [email protected] Productions, he also serves on the boards of the Riverside 810-394-3432 734-769-2999 Arts Center, Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation, Highland Marcia Guetschow is a printmaker practicing in the traditional Kerrytown Concert House (KCH) hosts and presents hundreds Cemetery and Destination Ann Arbor. Historic preservation, style of Japanese woodblock. Her inspiration comes from the of performances of classical, jazz, cabaret and avant-garde the arts and economic development are lifelong interests. beauty of the shorelines and landscapes in Michigan. Contact invisible engines happenings by both established national and international He is currently working to restore Highland Cemetery’s her for commissions or more information. Ypsilanti, MI artists, as well as emerging talent, many of whom live and Starkweather Chapel. invisibleengines.com work in our area. KCH is home to diverse offerings in every The Guild of Artists & Artisans [email protected] musical genre. There is always something new to see, hear Leslie Science & Nature Center 734-604-1099 and experience at the house. KCH’s mission is to connect 118 North Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 musicians to audiences in an intimate and meaningful way. 1831 Traver Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 theguild.org Invisible Engines is a creative design and strategy studio lesliesnc.org [email protected] specializing in working with visionary nonprofit [email protected] organizations and change makers. Linette Lao is the Kickshaw Theatre 734-662-3382 734-997-1553 founder and designer. 3415 Woodlea Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 The Guild is a nonprofit, membership-based organization of Leslie Science & Nature Center creates moments of discovery kickshawtheatre.org artists whose mission is to provide marketing opportunities that inspire curiosity, exploration and respect for STEM and [email protected] for its members which also serve as educational, cultural and the natural world. Together with their sister organization, the 734-474-0171 entertaining places for the community. The newly opened Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, they envision a world where Gutman Gallery is a fine art gallery and shop open Tuesday Cathy Jacobs Kickshaw Theatre engages, entertains and educates people curiosity today leads to more purposeful lives tomorrow! through Saturday at 118 North Fourth Ave. in Ann Arbor. The with gutsy, stylish live theater. Operating as a pop-up, they Ann Arbor, MI They create environmental education programs both on- Guild is the producer of one of the Ann Arbor Art Fairs plus produce fresh new plays and revivals of great plays by cathyjacobs.com site, and work with schools, scouts, senior centers, libraries several others in Southeast Michigan and Northern Ohio. playwrights that have been historically overlooked. They ask and other community spaces to bring programming across They add a new Ann Arbor Art Fair in 2020: A2 Artoberfest, Cathy Jacobs is an artist specializing in painting and their audience to come to the show with curiosity and to lean southeast Michigan. October 17 – 18. For more on Guild events, visit theguild.org. handwoven dimensional wall sculptures. Contact her forward and engage as the story unfolds. If you’re looking for for exhibitions, commissions and artist talks. fun and unique entertainment, Kickshaw Theatre is for you! K.A. Letts Hollander’s Ann Arbor, MI 410 North Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 kalettsart.com hollanders.com Linda Kortesoja Klenczar [email protected] 734-741-7531 Jodie Saline, MI K.A. Letts is a working artist and arts writer in Ann Arbor. She Hollander’s is a locally owned retailer featuring decorative chelseapainters.com brings an unusual skill set from her background in set and papers, bookbinding and art supplies, stationery and gifts Randolph [email protected] costume design for the theater to her richly detailed and has been supplying inspiration for more than 30 years! They This Plein Air artist loves to paint outside and capture strongly narrative drawings and paintings. now operate as an Internet store and by appointment in their Dance the essence of human structures and nature new location in Ypsilanti after closing their Kerrytown Shop Ann Arbor, MI structures in landscapes and cityscapes. Pastels in Ann Arbor in June 2020. jodierandolphdance.org Lotus Gardenscapes are Linda’s primary [email protected] medium though she 1885 Baker Road, Dexter, MI 48130 734-210-1297 Sean Hoskins enjoys using watercolors, lotusgardenscapes.com Jodie Randolph Dance (formerly Pure Existence Dance) ink and graphite to [email protected] Ann Arbor, MI is a professional contemporary dance company based in do drawings and 734-426-6660 move-mi.org southeast Michigan under the direction of choreographer acrylic painting. Lotus Gardenscapes is an award-winning landscape design/ [email protected] Jodie Randolph. Known for its distinct contemporary build firm. They specialize in creative, artistic outdoor spaces, Sean Hoskins works at the intersections of dance and vocabulary, JRD consistently creates inspiring and diverse including patios, decks and gardens, as well as environmental technology as a choreographer, performer and educator. works grounded in authenticity, athleticism and technical Morning Shadows of Early Spring sculpture, custom water features, mosaic inlays and specialty He produces the “shape // matter” choreography showcase virtue. Comprised of highly trained professional dancers, carpentry. in Liberty Plaza every August and teaches movement and the company presents full-length productions both digital media courses at U-M and the YMCA. locally, nationally and internationally. Laila Kujala 3 East Main Street, Suite 7, Milan, MI 48160 M. Douglas Evans lailakujala.com 1817 West Stadium Boulevard, Suite E [email protected] Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Bayou Boogie by Cathy Gendron Kerrytown BookFest 734-834-4857 evanslifedesigncoaching.com Ann Arbor, MI Laila Kujala likes her art to be positive, uplifting and promote [email protected] ktbookfest.org peace. She is eager to experiment with new media in search 734-645-5349 [email protected] of the best expression for her thoughts, feelings, aspirations M. Douglas Evans is a life coach and therapist who helps The Kerrytown BookFest is an event celebrating those who and dreams. Her most recent love is colored pencil on wood. creative people address issues related to their creative pursuits, create books and those who read them. The primary goal is She finds the wood very inspiring. It talks to her and asks her personal lives, relationships, jobs, careers and self-employment to highlight the area’s rich book culture in the region. The to reveal what is hidden in it. The gold in her art symbolizes aspirations. His clients include artists, lecturers, professors, event includes literary panels, demonstrations and a wide universal love, the invisible world and the life force that writers, editors, musicians, actors, filmmakers, photographers, availability of regional book providers across genres. unites all life. Her studio in Milan is open for visitors. performance artists, software developers and others in the arts. 1 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 27 2 Shel Markel Michigan Theater State Theatre Neutral Zone Ann Arbor, MI 603 East Liberty Street 233 South State Street 310 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 shelmarkelart.com Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 neutral-zone.org [email protected] 734-214-9995 Shel Markel is a retired physician who became an emerging michtheater.org Neutral Zone is a youth-driven arts and leadership center artist 25 years ago. He does drawing and painting and has [email protected] dedicated to promoting personal growth through artistic been represented in several galleries and a number of juried 734-668-8397 expression, community leadership and the exchange of ideas. group and solo exhibits. His works are representational and The Michigan Theater Foundation stewards three great arts NZ’s B-Side Venue features weekend concerts and special are mostly figurative and equine subjects. programs that serve the Ann Arbor area and beyond: The 90 events that are booked and promoted by teens. The arts year-old Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor’s center for fine film Motawi Tileworks programs feature visual and media arts, literary arts, music and the performing arts; the State Theatre, renovated as an performance and technology, and community leadership. Joan Masters Art Deco theater masterpiece in 2018; and the Cinetopia Film 170 Enterprise Drive Ann Arbor, MI Festival, bringing the best films from the best festivals to Ann Arbor, MI 48103 motawi.com Nisson Glass Art Joan Masters is fairly new to art. She has been taking classes southeast Michigan. [email protected] in watercolor and drawing and is enjoying the process. Ann Arbor, MI 734-213-0017 nissonglassart.com Motawi Tileworks makes handcrafted tile as individual art [email protected] Gregory F. Mazure pieces and for residential and commercial installations. Larry Nisson started as a stained glass artist and moved into glass Ann Arbor, MI Melissa Milton-Pung Specializing in Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and blowing and glass sculpting. His glass sculptures combine his glass [email protected] Ann Arbor, MI midcentury modern aesthetics, their installations can be blowing expertise, sensitivity to the glass and artistic creativity. 734-645-5635 [email protected] found in libraries, hospitals, Disneyland and many other homes and spaces across the country. Gregory F. Mazure is a lighting designer and member of IATSE Melissa Milton-Pung activates her Colin O’Brien 395 – the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. interests in historic preservation, arts and culture by serving in leadership Ann Arbor, MI positions on the boards of the Ann colinobrien.com Arbor Historical Foundation, The Arts Neighborhood Theatre Group Colin O’Brien specializes in fine art prints, photographing Alliance and the Michigan Historic landscapes & nature. He grew up in Liverpool, England, Preservation Network. By day, she 213 South Hamilton Street, Unit A, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 moving to California before settling in Michigan. Looking advances creative approaches in ntgypsi.org for wonder wherever he travels, from the grand vista to planning, community, and economic [email protected] reflections in a pond, always enjoying what’s happening in development with an emphasis 704-491-4631 the garden. Recent projects highlight trees & forestry. on financially and environmentally The mission of Neighborhood Theatre is to make theater sustainable developments as well as an accessible home for the collaboration of people, artistic Leah O’Donnell quality placemaking for the Michigan challenges and new ideas. Measure for Measure Municipal League. Ann Arbor, MI leahfayeodonnell.com A Men’s Choral Society [email protected] P.O. Box 2938, Ann Arbor, MI 48106 Leah O’Donnell is a freelance choreographer whose work measure-for-measure.org focuses on the intersections of nature and narrative. 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Owner Tina River Raisin Ragtime Revue is an internationally recognized [email protected] Joan Rosenblum is an abstract color field pastel and oil Walther serves on the board of The Arts Alliance. ragtime orchestra committed to performing and preserving 734-210-1687 painting artist. outstanding American music. Their fun, interactive concerts Pro Musica has been dedicated to presenting performing and educational workshops include exciting music and composers in an intimate setting. Over the years, the engaging history. City of Saline organization has presented a wide range of composers from Arts & Culture Commission Maurice Ravel, Bela Bartok and Aaron Copeland to George Crumb, along with traditional chamber music. The group Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization 100 North Harris Street, Saline, MI 48176 strives to showcase performances by emerging artists. Pro P.O. 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130 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 31 2 Bill & Inger Schultz Patti F. Smith Christopher Tedrick Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI libraryofthegreatlakes.org pattifsmith.com gangstersandrebels.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Inger and Bill are longtime advocates and appreciators of the 734-649-4647 Filmmaker. Storyteller. Amateur futurist. Techie. arts and the environment. Inger leads the Library of the Great Patti is a teacher, writer and storyteller. She curates “HERsay” Lakes, whose mission is to inspire and support exploration of (an all women variety show) and “Grown Folks Reading” (story the science, history, literature, arts and cultures of the Great time for adults). She has had four books published, including Theatre NOVA Lakes region. Vanishing Ann Arbor, about the past of the city and Head Over 410 West Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Feet In Love, a feminist romance. Patti conducts beer history theatrenova.org tours and history tours of downtown Ann Arbor and is a [email protected] George Shirley frequent public speaker around town. 734-635-8450 Ann Arbor, MI Theatre NOVA, a resident professional theater that focuses on smtd.umich.edu/about/faculty-profiles/geor Leslie Sobel new plays, is in its fifth season and presents seven world or [email protected] Michigan premieres. Theatre NOVA gives you the hottest new Kate Tremel George Shirley (tenor) is a National Medal of the Arts recipient Ann Arbor, MI scripts in the country in an intimate theater in the heart of recognized for his international acclaim performing on the [email protected] downtown Ann Arbor with free parking for patrons. 627 Gott Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 stages of world’s greatest opera houses. He is the Joseph 734-497-3018 katetremel.com Edgar Maddy Distinguished University Emeritus Professor of Leslie Sobel is a visual artist focused on climate and the [email protected] Voice at U-M and is in demand nationally and internationally environment. She works with landscape from the air and Third Mind Books LLC 734-709-4899 as performer, teacher and lecturer. He has performed at the on the ground primarily as a painter and printmaker, often Ann Arbor, MI Kate Tremel makes functional porcelain pottery and lighting. Metropolitan Opera (New York), Royal Opera (Covent Garden, partnering with scientists in the field. thirdmindbooks.com The organic, minimal shapes are hand formed with a wooden London), Deutsche Oper Berlin, Téatro Colón (Buenos Aires), Third Mind Books is an online antiquarian bookseller paddle and stone anvil. The pieces range from large nesting Netherlands Opera (Amsterdam), L’Opéra de Monte Carlo, specializing in “Beat” and beyond! bowl sets, centerpieces and architectural lighting to functional Scottish Opera (Glasgow), Chicago Lyric Opera, San Francisco dinnerware and small sculptural vessels. The annual Open Opera, Washington Opera (Kennedy Center), Michigan Opera House is in December. Call for an appointment to visit the Theater, Glyndebourne Festival and Santa Fe Opera. Tobins Lake Sales studio and gallery. Custom commissions are available. 3313 Yellowstone Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 tobinslakesales.com [email protected] 810-813-4691 Tobins Lake Sales offers theater and studio design consulting, rigging, drapes, distribution, control and fixtures. State Street District 527 East Liberty Street, Suite 210 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 statestreetdistrict.org [email protected] 734-646-1500 TS Rosenbaum Art The Artists’ Studio Sing Ann Arbor / Club Metta Next to the U-M campus and amid the beautiful skyline of Ann Arbor’s historic theater marquees, 2725 Packard Road, #101, 225 South Ashley Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 the State Street District has its own energy. The Ann Arbor, MI 48108 singannarbor.com neighborhood is full of entertainment, restaurants TreeTown Murals tsrosenbaumart.com [email protected] and shopping every day of the week, It is the site of Grass Lake, MI [email protected] 313-820-8364 the State Street Fine Art Fair that draws more than treetownmurals.com 734-395-33055 Using traditional and nontraditional techniques, Chris 400,000 to the city the third week of July each year. 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132 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 33 2 U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology U-M Stamps Gallery 434 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Courtesy University of Michigan 201 South Division Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 lsa.umich.edu/kelsey stamps.umich.edu/exhibitions/stamps_gallery# U-M Arts & Culture [email protected] [email protected] 412 Maynard Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 734-764-9304 U-M Museum of Natural History 734-615-5322 arts.umich.edu The U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology supports teaching 1105 North University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Opened in 2017, Stamps Gallery is part of the Penny W. Stamps 734-615-8765 and research on classical, Egyptian, and Near Eastern UMMHN.org School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan. Building The University of Michigan has a rich history of supporting, archaeology through stewardship of its rich collections, an [email protected] on the school’s strong tradition of excellence, thought creating and encouraging a culture of art. Along with the City active exhibitions program, and sponsorship of ongoing field 734-764-0480 leadership and community engagement, the gallery is a research. As an exhibit museum at a public university, the non-collecting institution—functioning in the Kunsthalle of Ann Arbor, U-M offers a vast array of cultural attractions The U-M Museum of Natural History inspires curiosity with Kelsey Museum also embraces a vigorous public outreach tradition—committed to deepening the understanding of that enhance the lives of students, alumni, faculty, staff exhibits that explore the natural world from molecules mission, engaging with local residents and visitors of all ages, contemporary art and design practices that spark action and local and regional residents. There are more than 20 to dinosaurs, a planetarium to discover the universe and from kindergarten through retirement. and conversation. The gallery showcases work by the school libraries, several museums, more than a dozen art galleries, programs such as dissecting a cow’s eye and scientists community as well as contemporary artists and designers many performing arts venues, and a botanical garden and discussing their research. The museum is free for families and from across the globe. arboretum. In addition to presenting an ongoing schedule U-M Library individuals. Check the schedule at ummnh.org. of installations, performances, events and exhibitions, U-M regularly hosts artists and performers from all over the world. 913 South University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 lib.umich.edu Penny Stamps U-M Taubman College of [email protected] Architecture & Urban Planning Gifts of Art program at Michigan Medicine 734-764-0400 Distinguished Speaker Series 2000 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 2000 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 With more than 20 libraries in its system, the U-M Library taubmancollege.umich.edu stamps.umich.edu/stamps med.umich.edu/goa is dedicated to contributing to the common good by [email protected] [email protected] collecting, organizing, preserving, communicating and The Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series presents 734-764-1315 734-936-2787 sharing the record of human knowledge. The library hosts a visionary leaders of creative practice from around the Through interdisciplinary education and research, the U-M full schedule of exhibitions and events year-round. world, celebrating those who have made lasting marks Gifts of Art brings the world of art and music to patients, families, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning aims by transcending tradition and building an influential and visitors, faculty, students and staff of Michigan Medicine, to create a more beautiful, inclusive and better environment progressive path with their work. Free to the general public, including exhibit galleries, concerts, bedside music/art and more U-M Matthaei for generations to come. Taubman College operates two Nichols presentations are at 5:10 p.m. every Thursday during the galleries that show student and faculty work, as well as the fall and winter semesters at the historic Michigan Theater in Botanical Gardens Arboretum work of internationally known architects. U-M Helen Zell Writers’ Program downtown Ann Arbor. 1800 North Dixboro Road 1610 Washington Heights Visiting Writers Series Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Ann Arbor MI 48104 UMS 3187 Angell Hall, 435 South State Street mbgna.umich.edu U-M Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design Burton Memorial Tower Ann Arbor, MI 48109 U-M’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum 2000 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 881 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 lsa.umich.edu/writers/news-and-events/read promote environmental enjoyment, stewardship and stamps.umich.edu ums.org | umslobby.org | umsrewind.org [email protected] sustainability through education, research and interaction [email protected] 734-764-2538 734-764-6330 with the natural world. In addition to presenting 734-764-0397 “Shakespeare in the Arb” each year, Matthaei boasts an UMS brings an exceptional collection of talent, creativity, The Zell Visiting Writers Series, presented by the U-M Helen Fueled by the scholarship, research, and resources of a ongoing schedule of art exhibitions each season. performance and passion in the world-class performing arts Zell Writers Program, brings the world of contemporary tierone research university, the Penny W. Stamps School of to engage, educate, transform and connect individuals with literature to Ann Arbor with weekly visits from working Art & Design at the University of Michigan provides a unique uncommon experiences. writers that include readings, moderated Q&A sessions, U-M Museum of Art (UMMA) approach to transdisciplinary, inquiry-led creative practice. lectures and public panel discussions. Graduate and undergraduate students enjoy a supportive, 525 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 curiosity-filled culture of makers and scholars seeking to umma.umich.edu U-M William L. Clements Library activate their creative practice as an engine for cultural change U-M Institute for the Humanities Gallery 734- 647-0521 909 South University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 and innovation. The school offers undergraduate degrees in art clements.umich.edu 202 Thayer Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 The U-M Museum of Art (UMMA) seeks to transform and design and two graduate level degrees: an MFA in Art and [email protected] lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery.html individual and civic life by promoting the discovery, an MDes in Integrative Design. More at stamps.umich.edu. 734-764-2347 [email protected] contemplation and enjoyment of the art of our world. 734-936-1935 The museum is always free. The U-M William L. Clements Library houses original resources The gallery at the U-M Institute for the Humanities is a unique U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance for the study of American history and culture from the 15th meeting place for the exchange and interchange of ideas. 1100 Baits Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 19th centuries. Its mission is to collect and preserve primary Each exhibition serves as a starting point for collaboration Courtesy University of Michigan smtd.umich.edu source materials to make them available for research and and critical inquiry, bringing new perspectives to the institute 734-764-0584 to support and encourage scholarly investigation of our nation’s past. The Clements Library showcases its collections and actively engaging the community with the humanities. The U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance educates the with regular exhibits presented in the Avenir Reading Room. In addition to providing a venue for artists to exhibit their artists, scholars, educators and entrepreneurs of the Exhibits are free and open to the public on Fridays from 10 a.m. work, the gallery now also offers commissioning fellowships future. Students are prepared with expert skills, instilled with – 4 p.m. and by special arrangement. each year, providing artists the time and support to create passionate enthusiasm and emboldened to challenge and new work while in short term residence. inspire the world through the power of the performing arts. It is a NASM-accredited school of performing arts. 134 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 35 2 Washtenaw Community College Kathryn Williams Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences Ypsilanti, MI Division williams13katie.wixsite.com/eportfolio Katie Williams is an artist, teacher and advocate working in 4800 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Washtenaw County. Currently in her seventh year teaching wccnet.edu visual art, she continues to design curriculum focused on Washtenaw Community College’s Human, Social and inquiry and culturally relevant teaching. Her main interests Behavioral Sciences Division offers a variety of associate’s and expertise are student engagement, choice-based arts degrees and certificate programs. The College participates education, community engagements, arts leadership and in the Michigan Transfer Agreement, where many courses cultural management. transfer to colleges and universities in Michigan. WolfBrown Washtenaw Community Concert Band Detroit, MI Ypsilanti, MI wolfbrown.com wccband.org WolfBrown is a leading provider of market research, 734-252-9221 consulting and evaluation services to cultural organizations The Washtenaw Community Concert Band is a 70-member and philanthropic foundations. adult recreational band in its 39th season. It provides its members, concert audiences and area communities quality musical concert band experiences. WonderFool Productions P.O. Box 7616, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 wonderfoolproductions.org WEMU, 89.1 FM [email protected] 426 King Hall, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734-223-2836 wemu.org WonderFool Productions engages communities in dynamic, [email protected] educational, collaborative and entertaining public art 734-487-2229 experiences. WonderFool Productions’ events celebrate WEMU is a community NPR station with a format of local diversity, connect people of all ages and build community Kim Vox & Warren Nelson news, jazz and blues, in addition to NPR news, information and through shared creative experiences. Ann Arbor, MI cultural programming. Tune in weekly to WEMU’s local art- 734-330-8163 focused programs: Art & Soul, Cinema Chat and creative:impact. WSG Gallery Have keyboard, will travel! Vox and Nelson are an engaging Ann Arbor, MI duo who perform at private parties and special events, with a Gordon White wsg-art.com repertoire that includes intimate ballads, energetic bebop and [email protected] everything in between. Hailing from Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, MI 734-761-2287 Vox and Nelson celebrate the Arts Alliance’s commitment to [email protected] the arts and creative sector in Washtenaw County. 734-730-5618 Celebrating 20 years of Art in Ann Arbor, WSG Gallery is an Gordon White is an independent writer and an Actors’ Equity online gallery owned and operated by local artists working Association (AEA) stage manager with experience organizing in a variety of disciplines. Visit their current exhibitions and Jill Stefani Wagner, PSA-MP IAPS/MC nonprofit volunteers, events, fundraising, theater production check out their studio tours. Commercial and residential Saline, MI and advertising sales. clients are welcome. jillwagnerart.com [email protected] Ambrose, Sam & Aubrey Wilbanks Linda Yohn Whatever she paints, Jill Stefani Wagner’s focus is always “light” Ypsilanti, MI and how it affects scenes she’s trying to capture. Working in Ypsilanti, MI [email protected] pastel and oil, she approaches painting as a sculptor would, For Sam, Audrey and the Wilbanks family’s love of the arts. carving out nuances of highlight and shadow. She is a national Currently hosting The Swing Set on WRCJ FM, Linda Yohn award winner whose work is often featured in fine art magazines. served 30 years as the music director at WEMU 89.1 FM, a Wild Swan Theater National Public Radio station located at Eastern Michigan 6175 Jackson Road, Suite B, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She was named the 2017 Washtenaw Chorale wildswantheater.org National Jazz Presenter of the Year by JazzWeek magazine, P.O. Box 122, Dexter, MI 48130 [email protected] has been named National Jazz Programmer five times and washtenawchorale.org 734-995-0530 was awarded the Duke Dubois Jazz Humanitarian Award, [email protected] Wild Swan Theater is a national leader in developing accessible audience Willis Conover/Marian McPartland Award for Jazz Journalism 734-996-8867 and drama workshop opportunities for children and young adults. and awarded The Arts Alliance’s Medal for Arts, Humanities & Since 2009, the 60-member Washtenaw Chorale has been Founded by Hilary Cohen and Sandy Ryder in 1980 , Wild Swan. Sciences Lifetime Achievement 2016. performing both sacred and secular music, including contemporary has performed for hundreds of thousands of school children at pieces. The group often performs with local orchestras or smaller theaters, schools, museums and libraries throughout Michigan. instrumental ensembles. Concerts are usually given in the fall and Wild Swan received The Arts Alliance’s 21st Century Award - spring. Members come from varied musical backgrounds. Excellence in Education 2017.

136 The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org The Arts Alliance | a3arts.org 2 RECOGNIZING CREATIVE DISTINCTION Our members cannot imagine life without art + creativity The Arts Alliance Medals for Arts, Sciences & Humanities Awarded annually, The Arts Alliance Medals for Arts, Sciences & Humanities honor and Sound like you? Then become a member at: creativewashtenaw.org/members and celebrate the extraordinary contributions and accomplishments of artists, creatives, individuals, Fortify our local arts + creative industries. businesses and organizations who have lived, worked and/or attended school in Washtenaw Strive for every community member to have access and benefit from our arts and creative assets. County, Michigan. Medal recipients are celebrated for exemplary achievements in advancing the Invest in community quality of life, place and economic stability. arts, sciences and humanities and increasing public awareness of the arts + creative industries Double your membership gift! Every dollar matches our $44,000 MCACA grant requirement. in the greater Ann Arbor area and beyond. Medalists make their mark through their leadership, Help fill the $ gap. Membership revenue equals 25% of our budget - so critical to getting the work done! philanthropy and accomplishments setting the standard for excellence and serving as the example Members say they give to support mission and progress. We have to give a little “Thank you!” for others to follow. Star in the Arts + Creative Industries Guide. Extend your reach: get two-for-one event posts in the Ann Arbor Observer and The Arts Alliance. creative:impact on WEMU 89.1 FM - recommend guests for the show (even if it is you!) PHILANTHROPIC LIFETIME OUTSTANDING Tag onto our social media and reach thousands of followers. EXCELLENCE ACHIEVEMENT SERVICE Find or post jobs, internships, announcements and more. 2019 2019 2019 Have a party the last Wednesday of every month at Creative Washtenaw Happy Hour (CWHH). Bill & Mary Kinley William Bolcom & Aaron P. & Afa S. Dworkin Joan Morris 2018 2018 2018 advertising + promotion • architecture • art + creative educators + art schools • agents • arts in health Bob & Marina Linda Yohn John & Debbie Dingell + healing • creative technology • culture + heritage • design • fashion • film, broadcasting + media Whitman arts • literary arts, journalism + publishing • music + recording • museums • research + development 2017 2017 2017 • science + nature centers • performing arts • visual arts The Buhr Foundation Carla Dirlikov Canales Ken Fischer 2016 2016 2016 The Harry A. & Margaret D. Loren Estleman Masco Corporation CREATIVE SECTOR MEMBERS Towsley Foundation Creative Individual Creative Business 2015 2015 2015 Artists, creative workers and the self-employed Arts, creative, cultural, and heritage Ambassador Ronald N. Jeff Daniels Destination Ann Arbor including professionals, amateurs, students and organizations, profit, nonprofit, education & Eileen Weiser industry experts and government entities.

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