About Us

  • The Arts and Culture Alliance grew out of the recent Envision process, and was
    formed to promote and support the wide variety of Arts and Culture organizations
    in Manistee County. Membership is open to Arts and Culture organizations, and to
    individuals who support its goals. Membership in ACA will benefit organizations
    and individuals by promoting their activities through a lively and current website
    and other media outlets. The ACA will be a positive asset in attracting grants and
    other funding sources to existing organizations. As the ACA is just getting up and
    running, memberships are vital to help get it off the ground and to show your
    support for the rich array of cultural activities within Manistee County.

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Arts & Culture Alliance of Manistee County

Current Happenings, November 18, 2007

New officers:

Since it’s inception, the Arts and Culture Alliance of Manistee County (ACA) organization has had an interim board of directors.  On September 17, 2007 permanent board positions were voted on by this interim board of directors.  Those elected are Cynthia Asiala: president, Deanna Draze: vicepresident,  Shannon Simoneau: secretary, and Pat Lottie: treasurer.  These officers will serve for one year.

 Organizational grant:

 As a result of ACA involvement in the Manistee Envision process, the Manistee County Community Foundation gave ACA a $10,000 grant in order to employ the services of Debra McKeon, Executive Director of North Sky Non-profit Network of Traverse City.  Debra gave ACA the management tools to be successful.  A mission statement was developed to reflect the goals of ACA:

“The Arts and Culture Alliance of Manistee County exists to promote and encourage the development of sustainable relationships and programs that foster participation in, an appreciation of, and the connection to the arts, culture, and humanities of Manistee County for its residents and visitors and to enrich the region’s economic development and quality of life.”

 ACA and West Shore Community College partnership grant:

 On October 11, 2007 ACA received a $10,000 grant from the Manistee County Community Foundation and which is funded by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.  The purpose of this grant is to create a partnership between ACA and West Shore Community College (WSCC).  This partnership will exist to promote and develop arts and culture programs in Manistee County.  Under the agreement WSCC will provide several services that include;

  • Develop and maintain a website to promote and market arts and culture programs.
  • Develop and implement an arts and culture communications and marketing program.
  • Research and prepare grant applications to support arts and culture initiatives.
  • Make facilities available for ACA events and activities.

 ACA is committed to develop its membership and a fee structure to sustain the partnership.

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