Michigan Arts Orgs to Support | April 14, 2025
- John Sloan III
- Apr 14
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
Michigan is full of amazing performing arts organizations. From theatres to dance companies, opera houses to symphony orchestras – no one can say we “lack for talent”. And, as arts funding continues to become more…complicated, it’s up to us to support each other. So, as promised, here are two more arts organizations worthy of our support.
Transcendence Performing Arts Centers, Inc. | Lansing, MI | www.tpacworldwide.org
“Transcendence Performing Arts Centers, Inc. is a gateway to performing arts possibilities globally, ensuring youth, especially those underrepresented in the Greater Lansing Community, have access and exposure to world-class pedagogy and opportunity:
expanding their artistic footprint in the world.”
About:
TPAC program model provides a holistic approach to best instructional practices that prepare students for post- secondary education and active careers in the performing arts, while building community, promoting equity, and cultivating positive identity.
Inspire: TPAC offers a range of music, recording, and performing arts courses for students FREE of charge with your support and Our Ambassadorship Model
Gather: We emphasize the importance of community in every aspect of the performing arts institute
Grow: We set our students up for personal and professional success beyond TPAC
Current Programming:
TPAC offers a variety of programs, each one offers a safe, nurturing environment for artists of all levels to grow and excel in their artistic discipline. (Current programming exists in Voice, Dance, Guitar, Piano, Bass Guitar, Percussion, and Theatre. Check out www.tpacworldwide.org/our-programs
Ways to Support:
TPAC invites folks to either make a donation or develop a partnership. Visit www.tpacworldwide.org/basic-01 for more information.
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City Opera Hose | Traverse City, MI | www.cityoperahouse.org
Mission Statement: “To promote and nurture City Opera House as a regional hub for connecting people to the arts and each other.”
About:
City Opera House is one of forty-eight opera houses built in Michigan in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Affectionately known as “The Grand Old” Lady, this regional treasure opened in 1892. Today only seven of these historic Victorian structures are open statewide. Of these, only the magnificently-restored City Opera House in downtown Traverse City features two world-class Performing Arts series featuring professional national-touring artists, multiple arts education programs for learners ages 8-18, and hosts an active schedule of public and private community events year-round.
Vision Statement
City Opera House...
encourages a lifelong passion for the arts and adds vibrancy and value to the community.
presents excellent programming and education to connect people to the arts and each other.
preserves the City Opera House building as an historic treasure, a useful and modern gathering place, and a premiere performance destination.
is financially sustained by capable management, patrons and community partnerships. welcomes everyone with respect and excellent service.
City Opera House upholds these values:
Integrity, inclusion, leadership, collaboration, creativity, community, effectiveness, respect, service, knowledge, continual improvement, innovation, importance of people.
Ways to Give:
The City Opera House encourages support from individuals and organizations. Visit www.cityoperahouse.org/support for more information.
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