Culture
FOCUS: Growing the state’s creative economy
New MF&DMO initiative aims at attracting, retaining Michigan’s diverse creative talent
Community, Culture
Arts grants provide vital support for fostering community-based cultural development
MCACA reaches out to three-quarters of state’s counties
‘Batman v. Superman’ app creates model to attract tourists
Grand Rapids-based Mutually Human develops tourism-focused mobile program
Transformative project
'Transformers 5’ latest high-profile project attracted to Michigan
‘Detroiters’ comedy series to film – where else? – in Detroit
Collaboration with city, state key to Comedy Central’s decision; filming begins in summer
Building next generation of tech innovators
Partnership with Google aims to improve computer science proficiency
Translation: ‘Hour of Code’ means knowledge
Gov. Snyder proclaims Dec. 7-13 ‘Computer Science Education Week’
First in class
Partnership with Google elevates CS interest, develops talent for high-paying jobs
Elevating the brand
New film office name reflects broader emphasis on developing state’s creative industries
For art's sake
Growing field of grant applicants reflects state’s diverse arts, culture landscape