“My hope for Midland is that our 'vision' statement, 'Midland: an inclusive community. Together. Forward. Bold. An exceptional place where everyone thrives,' becomes a 'reality' statement. No place is ever perfect, and there will always be room for improvement, but we have so many people who care deeply and are working hard to improve our town. I want everyone to feel like they belong here, even if they haven't felt that way in the past.” -Annie Stout
Read MoreThe Art Seen Festival is returning to Midland for its fourth year, showcasing mural making and performances by local musicians. The festival will take place June 1 and 2, 2024 and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. This year's festival will feature a community mural in Downtown Midland and two commissioned murals: one in Lee Township and one in The Neighborhood.
Read MoreFree your imagination at COLLAB + Create! The Coleman Area Library invites everyone to explore the new Coleman Digitization Lab (COLLAB) and Create MakerSpace. This recently launched area of the library offers equipment and tools to encourage creative endeavors, hands-on learning and preservation of memories and documents.
Read MoreIt was an absolute pleasure to learn about the story of California transplant and artist Heather Deogracia. Her in depth education and struggles with mental health challenges have undoubtedly molded her unique perspective of the world. Read on to learn about her bright spirit and the persistence she has needed to push through to be where she is today.
Read MoreI keep seeing clips of the Detroit Youth Choir floating around the internet, so when I heard they were coming to Midland I had to know more! Not only is their energy absolutely contagious, but their singing and dancing is nothing short of incredible!
Read MoreLearn all about the 2nd Annual Midland Lunar New Year Celebration coming to Dow Diamond on February 10th, directly from the volunteer committee who work so hard to bring this amazing event to Midland!
Read MoreIn 1991, tucked away on M-20 in Midland, Michigan, a small cinderblock home became the canvas for one of the most captivating outsider art installations in the state. On walls of this unassuming house, Midland native John Pratt poured his heart and soul into creating mosaic murals using an eclectic mix of materials: shattered pottery, bottle caps, bathroom tiles, and clay pots.
Read MoreI had the recent pleasure of talking to Katie Miller, Senior Manager of Community & Group Engagement at Midland Center for the Arts, about their upcoming relaxed performances and why they’re important for the community.
Read MoreIf I asked you to give me examples of sites that make Midland unique – places and spaces that you might take visitors to show them something that is only in Midland – what might you suggest?
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