News & Updates
Artist Opportunity: Mercer Public Library Artist in Residence Program
In September 2023, the Mercer Public Library established the Artist in Residence program thanks to the sponsorship of the Friends of the Mercer Public Library. The Artist in Residence program was developed to promote artists in the Northwoods of all … read more Artist Opportunity: Mercer Public Library Artist in Residence Program
Quarterly Board Meeting
Friday, September 26 Bonifas Art Center, Escanaba MI Board Meeting: 2:00-4:00pm Join us at the Bonifas Art Center for our quarterly board meeting. All board meetings are open to all and include time on the agenda for public comment.
Escanaba Connection Reception
Friday, September 26 Besse Gallery at Bay College 2001 N Lincoln Rd Escanaba, MI 49829 Reception: 5:30-7:00pm · Open to the public Join us for an inspiring evening at the Upper Peninsula Arts and Culture Alliance Open Reception in Escanaba, … read more Escanaba Connection Reception
September 10: Grant Readiness Webinar
In case you missed it, we’re offering our popular Grand Readiness webinar one more time! If you’ve been feeling uncertain about where arts and culture funding is headed this year, you’re not alone. With many state and national grant programs … read more September 10: Grant Readiness Webinar
August 13: Grant Readiness Webinar
By popular demand we are offering our Grant Readiness webinar for a second time this Summer! If you’ve been feeling uncertain about where arts and culture funding is headed this year, you’re not alone. With many state and national grant … read more August 13: Grant Readiness Webinar
PRESS RELEASE: Registration Open for September Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance Annual Conference in Escanaba
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ESCANABA, MI – The Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance is excited to open registration for its third annual regional conference, taking place Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Bay College in Escanaba. The event will kick off … read more PRESS RELEASE: Registration Open for September Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance Annual Conference in Escanaba
July 10: Grant Readiness Workshop
If you’ve been feeling uncertain about where arts and culture funding is headed this year, you’re not alone. With many state and national grant programs currently paused or under review, it’s easy to feel stuck—but now is exactly the right … read more July 10: Grant Readiness Workshop
Live from the Keweenaw: How The Red Jacket Jamboree Brought Together History, Hilarity, and Humanity
What do endangered plants, Duke Ellington, and a digital carpologist have in common? They were all stars, alongside poets, jazz pianists, storytellers, and skit-loving locals, on the latest episodes of The Red Jacket Jamboree, Michigan’s original old-time radio variety show. … read more Live from the Keweenaw: How The Red Jacket Jamboree Brought Together History, Hilarity, and Humanity