Alliance Members
“Michigan museums, including historical societies, zoos, botanical gardens, science and nature centers, and children’s museums, welcome more than 10 million visitors every year. For every dollar spent in a museum, about $8 is spent in the surrounding community by these visitors.”
Teresa Goforth, Executive Director
Michigan Museums Association provides programs and professional services to the Michigan museum community and advocates on its behalf.
www.michiganmuseums.org
gofortht@michiganmuseums.org
“Arts and culture are primary to the quality of life necessary to attract a skilled work force to Michigan. Yet, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs spends less than a dollar per resident on cultural activities and grants have declined almost 70 percent from 2002 to 2006.”
Neeta Delaney, President & CEO
ArtServe Michigan builds support for arts, arts education and cultural activities through advocacy, education and services throughout Michigan.
www.artservemichigan.org
neeta@artservemichigan.org
advocacy issues: mike@artservemichigan.org
“In the last five years, historic preservation tax credit projects spurred more than $900 million of private investment, created more than 22,000 jobs and had a total economic impact of almost $2 billion.”
Nancy Finegood, Executive Director
The Michigan Historic Preservation Network advocates for Michigan’s historic places to contribute to our economic vitality, sense of place and connection to the past.
www.mhpn.org
info@mhpn.org
“More than 35 million people attend member festivals and events annually. They provide an opportunity to celebrate our history, culture, harvests, heritage and vast array of unique waterways. Festivals and events encourage communities to grow and prosper by attracting dollars in the form of tourism and in some cases, new industry.”
Sue Bila , Executive Director
Michigan Festivals & Events Association is a state-wide organization dedicated to promoting interests of festivals, events, attractions, suppliers, and related tourism businesses by developing educational programs, services and networking opportunities that contribute to business success.
www.michiganfun.org
admin@mfea.org
“750 local and regional historical organizations are the backbone of preserving and advancing our state’s history. They are also the destination for tens of thousands of cultural heritage tourists and a major economic engine for Michigan.”
Larry Wagenaar, Executive Director
The Historical Society of Michigan promotes and sustains interest in and preservation of Michigan history through conferences, publications, awards, educational programs, assistance to local historical organizations and related historical activities.
www.hsmichigan.org
hsm@hsmichigan.org