Culture

FOCUS: Growing the state’s creative economy

New MF&DMO initiative aims at attracting, retaining Michigan’s diverse creative talent

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