News - Advocacy |
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 12:00 AM |
Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan (CAN)December 18, 2019 For the past five months, MLA has been involved in the formation of a new organization, the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan (CAN). This new initiative was started by the leaders of eight statewide cultural organizations, including the Michigan Library Association, Historical Society of Michigan, Michigan Museums Association, Michigan Presenters Network, Michigan Festivals and Events Association, Michigan Youth Arts, Michigan Historic Preservation Network and the Michigan Humanities. We are actively pursuing a number of other statewide cultural entities to join us as well.
In coming together, these organizations have recognized their common goals and shared programming to make our communities thriving and dynamic places to live, work and visit. Our mission: The Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan will strive to bring a collective voice for cultural organizations in Michigan. The organization will lead advocacy and education efforts to influence decision making at the highest levels of state and local government and ensure that cultural leaders have the tools they need to deliver the highest quality of service for the individuals they serve. This new 501(c)4 nonprofit organization is just getting started and we promise to keep you tuned in as the future unfolds. |