Arts & Humanities Touring Program

Welcome to the 2009-2012 edition of Michigan’s Arts & Humanities Touring Directory. The 204 featured offerings represent some of the state’s most talented performing and visual artists and humanities presenters. The directory, a joint project of the Michigan Humanities Council and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, offers performers and presenters the opportunity to present their work throughout the state and provides grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to help cover costs of engaging them for arts and cultural programs.

Link here to access the directory. Link here for grant information.

Formal adjudication of all presenters and performers listed in the directory was peer-reviewed.

The directory listing includes program descriptions, fees, and contact persons. Although fee ranges are referenced, they are negotiable. Program planners must contact the person identified by the performer or presenter to discuss all listed information.

A listing in Michigan’s Arts & Humanities Touring Directory is not an endorsement by the Michigan Humanities Council or the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, nor are the Councils responsible for program content and/or incorrect information.

NOTE FOR TOURING DIRECTORY ADJUDICATION:

The deadline has passed for those wishing to apply for consideration into the 2012-15 Arts & Humanities Touring Directory. Adjudication of those who applied will be held March 13-23. Applicants will be notified of their status in May.

2009-2012 Arts & Humanities Touring Directory

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Grant Awards

Nonprofit organizations may request up to 40 percent of a performer, presenter, or exhibitor’s fee and travel expense. A Touring Program grant request may not exceed $3,000 per application, and an organization may not submit more than four (4) grant applications or request more than $4,000 in a fiscal year (October 1 to September 30).

More information on Touring grants, including application forms, can be found on our general grants page.

Appplication Process and Requirements

The Council is now accepting applications for programs taking place between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012.
Grants will be awarded throughout the fiscal year until funds are depleted.
All applications must be postmarked at least four (4) weeks prior to the contracted program or exhibition date.
Applications must be typed or computer generated. Handwritten applications will not be accepted. The application can be printed and typed or downloaded and completed in pdf format.
Grant awards may be modified to reflect adjustments in the appropriation for the Arts & Humanities Touring Program.

Eligibility

Any Michigan nonprofit organization, institution, school, library, museum, chamber, association, or local government agency may apply. Individuals are not eligible for grants. The applicant is the sponsoring organization.