Explore the "Representation in Arts Education Matters" document, connecting educators with diverse artists who serve as "mirrors or windows" for students. This initiative showcases how diverse artistic voices enrich learning. #DiverseArts #StudentInspiration maeia-artsednetwork.org/wp-content/u...

We love the arts being represented in MDE’s celebration of teachers! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lra...

Barb Whitney, our Director of Operations at MI Creative Potential, is featured on the University of Michigan's podcast! Discover her path from artist to arts administration leader. Check it out: blogs.umflint.edu/graduateprog... #ArtsLeadership

Attend "Build a Better Assessment Future" in East Lansing, MI, on August 5-6, 2025 to hear Grammy-winning musician John Churchville and MI Creative Potential Director Heather Vaughan-Southard discuss "Igniting Student Creativity." Image: 2024 BBAF attendees! #education #artsed

Did you know that the arts boost the economy? In 2022, the Arts and Culture sector was a $1.1 trillion industry, supporting 5.2 million jobs and accounting for 4.3% of the U.S. economy. It surpassed sectors like Transportation, Construction, Education, and Agriculture. NASAA, 2024.

Our colleague Nafeesah Symonette's keynote address from the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Summit invites us to consider our roles as artists, leaders, and firekeepers in a time that needs us most. youtu.be/I5qdyungMf4.

Did you know that the arts can foster students’ positive approaches to learning and greater interpersonal skills? MI Creative Potential leaders Heather Vaughan-Southard and Barb Whitney serve with National Endowment for the Arts' Sunil Iyengar on AEP's Data Working Group and share his findings!

Together we can advance arts education in Michigan! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the artlook® Michigan platform! Explore its features and join our vibrant arts community today. michigan.artlookmap.com
#ArtsEducation #artsinmichigan

MSU’s Education Policy Fellowship Program explored arts education policy and practice. With Heather Vaughan-Southard, Barb Whitney, and fellow creative leaders, fellows got hands-on with the process—Dr. Beverly is pictured here making a pinch pot, embodying the connection between making and meaning.

How wonderful to embed the arts in professional learning at the state level!

What a special day to have launched artlook Michigan! I'm honored to be part of the team that supported its inception and creation.