The Art Alliance

So far, this very new organization is off to a great start.
The movers and shakers in Ann Arbor know that arts and culture are a big tourism draw, from the annual Art Fairs to the many theatrical and dance offerings at the University of Michigan. They know that Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas are filled with both working artists and people who have day jobs and do art on the side.
The recently distributed a questionnaire widely around the area asking self-​identifying artists to answer questions about what fields they work in and how they include art in their life. From the survey and the efforts of some Chamber of Commerce regulars, the Arts Alliance was born.
So far, their biggest initiative seems to be distributing an email newsletter with updates about local job openings in the arts and opportunities to explore arts and culture in the greater Ann Arbor area. However, they also have established a monthly gathering called Creative Connections, and they set up a presence at this year’s Ann Arbor Art Fairs.
The organization is so young that it’s hard to tell what kind of a force they’ll be in the creative community, but so far, the Alliance’s future is looking bright.