The Metro: The Michigan Arts and Culture Council as an endangered species
The Michigan House proposed a complete elimination of funding for the Michigan Arts and Culture Council which supports museums, historic sites and more.
Lisa Craig Brisson and Chad Swan-Badgero.
The Michigan House proposes a complete elimination of funding for the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC). If the MACC becomes disenfranchised, then museums, historic sites, and other cultural organizations will lose out on $11 million.
MACC is an agency whose grants are accessible to creative projects across the state. They stand for economic development, education, and engagement.
Lisa Craig Brisson is the executive director of the Michigan Museums Association. Her organization is supported by MACC. She says without tax payers, it’d be impossible to get anything done. “It’s very challenging for organizations to articulate all that is involved with our operations. Public funding is a part of what makes operations possible.”
Chad Swan – Badgero is Arts Education Manager for MACC. He said often when funding cuts need to be made, MACC is the first stop. “When people are considering budget cuts, then that’s the first thing to go.”
Swan-Badgero and Brisson joined The Metro to discuss the history of funding from MACC being on the chopping block and the impact the council has on museums and other public spaces where arts and culture flourish.
Hear the full conversation using the media player above.
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