Last year, I had the privilege of launching Michigan Creates, a podcast series dedicated to celebrating the incredible artists and cultural organizations that call Michigan home. From visual artists to musicians, from theater groups to community organizations, the talent across the state is nothing short of inspiring.

As I prepare to kick off season 2 of the podcast, I’m more excited than ever to dive deeper into the Michigan arts scene. This season, I’m focused on gathering invaluable insights from the Michigan artist community to better understand the challenges, triumphs, and needs that artists face in our state.

To help shape the direction of the podcast and bring forward more meaningful conversations, I’ve created a brief survey aimed at collecting feedback directly from Michigan artists. Your experiences, perspectives, and suggestions will play a crucial role in guiding the upcoming episodes of Michigan Creates.

Why Your Input Matters: The Michigan arts community is diverse, dynamic, and full of untapped potential. However, navigating the world of creative work comes with its own set of obstacles—whether it’s finding resources, building an audience, securing funding, or balancing artistic expression with business demands. By participating in this survey, you’ll help provide a clearer understanding of the unique needs artists face in Michigan and what types of support are most valuable to their work.

The insights we gather will not only enrich the content of the podcast but also help shape the future of Michigan’s arts and culture landscape. My goal is to amplify your voice and ensure that the stories, struggles, and successes of Michigan artists are at the forefront of our conversations.

How You Can Help: If you’re an artist or involved in an arts organization, I encourage you to take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your feedback will be instrumental in informing the next season of Michigan Creates. And if you know other Michigan artists or art organizations, please help spread the word and encourage them to participate as well.

Together, we can build a stronger, more connected community of artists and ensure that Michigan’s arts ecosystem continues to grow and thrive.

Take the survey here: LINK TO SURVEY

Thank you in advance for your time and input—I look forward to hearing from you and sharing your voices with the world through Michigan Creates.