State of Michigan Arts and Culture Council Bestows $15,000 Grant to Public Arts Midland for the 2024 Art Seen Festival
State of Michigan Arts and Culture Council Bestows $15,000 Grant to Public Arts Midland for the 2024 Art Seen Festival
Midland, MI 12.18.23 – Public Arts Midland, an initiative of the Midland Area Community Foundation, is thrilled to announce its recent success in securing a $15,000 grant from the State of Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) to support the upcoming 2024 Art Seen Festival. The grant, awarded through a rigorous peer review process, was one of 711 applications vying for MACC fiscal year 2024 funding. Please follow the Art Seen Festival on Facebook and Instagram for continual updates about the 2024 festivities!
In acknowledgment of this significant contribution to the arts community, the Public Arts Midland and Art Seen Festival committees extend their gratitude to the State of Michigan Arts and Culture Council. This grant will play a pivotal role in fostering the cultural vibrancy of our community and ensuring the success of the Art Seen Festival.
A mother and son help paint a section of the 2023 community mural.
Local artist Jazz Benitez discusses the community mural with a group of kids, 2021.
As part of the grant requirements, Art Seen Festival will match these funds with additional public and private contributions. The local community has rallied behind this initiative, with foundation and business sponsors providing crucial support. Notable sponsors include The Patricia and David Kepler Foundation, Modern Realty, and Titan Golf Cart. Art Seen Festival is also grateful for the invaluable support received from individuals in the community and in-kind support from businesses like Ace Hardware, which is donating paint for the second year in a row and was a title sponsor in 2022. If you would like to learn more about becoming a sponsor for the 2024 festival, click this button to learn more.
The 2024 Art Seen Festival is poised to significantly impact the community with the return of our community mural concept, where anyone can come pick up a brush, make their mark, and be part of the mural creation process. This project will not only enhance the cultural experiences for residents but also contribute to the economic and social well-being of the region. We hope you will join us June 1-2! Mural locations will be revealed in the coming months.
"We are so grateful for the support from the State of Michigan Arts and Culture Council. This grant allows us to bring the 2024 Art Seen Festival to life, providing a platform for creativity and fostering a sense of community through the arts," said Annie Stout, Art Seen Festival Co-Chair.
The Fox (Left, Created by Jazz Benitez, Dacia Parker, and the community in 2021)
Together. Forward. Bold. (Left, Created by Selena Bender, Jazz Benitez, Dacia Parker, and the community in 2023)
Home (Right, Created by Maddie Chaffer in 2022).
The MACC peer review process, involving a panel of in-state and out-of-state arts and culture professionals, ensures that projects funded align with the highest standards. This commitment guarantees that the taxpayers, legislative supporters, and the broader Michigan community will have access to top-tier arts and cultural experiences.
For more information on the State of Michigan Arts and Culture Council and a complete list of grant awards, please contact MACC at (517) 241-4011 or visit the MACC website at www.michigan.gov/arts.
About Public Arts Midland: Public Arts Midland is an initiative of the Midland Area Community Foundation. We are a committee of volunteers who help people create connections through public art. Public art gives our community a collective voice and a way to express our values while it brings awareness of and beauty to our city’s physical and cultural landscape. Learn more.
Community members make their mark on the 2022 community mural at Ace Hardware (Created by Jazz Benitez, Dacia Parker, and the community).
