John Sloan III

Multiple sources close to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) have confirmed the elimination of three key staff positions. Last Wednesday, September 2, leadership at the DSO informed employees that the positions of Director of Safety & Security, Manager of Volunteer & Patron Experiences, and Director of Culture & Inclusion had all been eliminated.

Michigan's arts budget was cut nearly in half over two years. The state ranks 24th nationally in per capita arts funding. Tuesday's primary results — El-Sayed, Benson, McKinney, and the transit millage — won't fix that. But they tell us something about who's willing to try. Here's what artists need to know before November.

Michigan voters go to the polls Tuesday, August 4 to vote for the 2026 Wayne County Transit Millage. But is their vote for transit is also a vote for artists?