For several years I served proudly on the Michigan Arts & Cultural Council (MACC) through appointments by both Governor Snyder and Whitmer. The experience I gained being a council member exposed me to abundance of artists and arts organizations in our state. I was very proud of the work of MACC, but with term limits, my involvement was soon to expire. For some time, I explored additional ways to remain active in the greater arts and culture community.

While pondering my next steps, I began to reflect on were some of the needs and gaps within the arts & culture community. For several years I felt that an important aspect for both artists and organizations was their positive exposure to the community. Through MACC, I discovered many organizations I hadn’t known about before, and I was genuinely impressed by the remarkable work happening in Michigan. Increasing awareness of their efforts and proudly showcasing our talented artist base were both essential goals. I aimed to contribute to boosting their visibility.

Eventually this led me to decide on producing a podcast series solely focused on highlighting artists and organizations in Michigan.  Michigan Creates. This podcast series will connect listeners with gifted artists and cultural institutions that are nurturing Michigan’s vibrant creative landscape.

Watch all of Michigan Creates, CLICK HERE
Listen to all of the episodes of Michigan Creates, CLICK HERE

My only ask that is that you help us spread the word and share the episodes with your friends!

Here are some of our first episodes you can watch on YouTube: