Michigan Arts and Culture Council
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| Formed | 1966 |
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| Jurisdiction | Michigan |
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Parent agency | Michigan Strategic Fund |
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| Website | michiganbusiness.org/macc |
The Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC), formerly known as the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs from 1991 to 2022, is a state government entity that administers arts and culture grants for the state of Michigan, operating independently under the Michigan Strategic Fund.[1][2] Originally founded in 1966 through the State Council for the Arts Act 48 of 1966, the council is located in Lansing, Michigan.
History
The council was originally founded in 1966 as the State Council for the Arts within the Michigan Department of Administration through the State Council for the Arts Act 48 of 1966.[3]
In 1991, after John Engler assumed Michigan governorship, a renaming of the council was performed: the council was abolished as an agency under the Michigan Department of Administration through gubernatorial Executive Reorganization Order No. 1991-13, and simultaneously recreated as the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs within the Michigan Department of Commerce through gubernatorial Executive Reorganization Order No. 1991-18.[4]
Following the 2009 elimination of the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries by Michigan governor Jennifer M. Granholm through Executive Order No. 2009-43, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs was transferred to the Michigan Strategic Fund for management.[5][6]
In 2022, Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs changed name to the Michigan Arts and Culture Council through gubernatorial Executive Reorganization Order No. 2022-1.[7][4] In 2024, the council was authorized to exercise certain authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities independently of the Michigan Strategic Fund under Executive Reorganization Order No. 2024-2, signed by Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer, effective September 17, 2024.[8]
Grants
In 2025, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council offered approximately 800 grants totaling $10.4 million to arts initiatives throughout the state.[9]
As of 2026, dozens of northern Michigan arts and culture organizations are awaiting confirmation on the continuation of the grant programs. [10]
References
- ↑ Leins, David. "The Metro: Arts and culture funding preserved in state budget". Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ Welch, Sherri Begin (July 13, 2009). "Governor eliminates Michigan Dept. of History, Arts and Libraries". Crain's Detroit Business. Archived from the original on 2026-02-06. Retrieved 2026-07-08.
- ↑ "MCL - Act 48 of 1966 - Michigan Legislature". www.legislature.mi.gov. Archived from the original on 2025-09-09. Retrieved 2026-07-08.
- 1 2 "MCL - Section 2.121 - Michigan Legislature". www.legislature.mi.gov. Archived from the original on 2025-08-07. Retrieved 2026-07-08.
- ↑ Welch, Sherri Begin (July 13, 2009). "Governor eliminates Michigan Dept. of History, Arts and Libraries". Crain's Detroit Business. Archived from the original on 2026-02-06. Retrieved 2026-07-08.
- ↑ "Granholm Issues Executive Order to Ensure Preservation of Library, Historical Center Resources". www.michigan.gov. Archived from the original on 2026-03-08. Retrieved 2026-07-08.
- ↑ "Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Changing Name to Michigan Arts and Culture Council". Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION ORDER E.R.O. No. 2024-2". legislature.mi.gov. Retrieved 2026-07-07.
- ↑ Hope, Jamie. "State's arts council spends $10 million of taxpayer money". Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ Gunsberg, Kierstin. "Northern Michigan Arts Groups Await Word on Fate of $10M in State Funding". Retrieved 30 May 2026.