Michigan Museums Association

The Michigan Museums Association (MMA), in partnership with the Michigan Association of Community Arts Agencies (MACAA), will plan and present 12 capacity building workshops throughout the state that will strengthen the operations of museums and arts and cultural organizations. National and statewide impact studies have demonstrated that museums and arts organizations contribute to economic development by attracting tourists and helping businesses recruit new employees. This project will bring museums and other cultural organizations together to build stronger partnerships and improve their individual operations. Funding will support professional training workshops and counseling support in financial management, community visibility and marketing, strategic planning, governance, and community cultural planning. Through these training programs, staff members of regional and local organizations will learn skills to strengthen their organizations and increase their abilities to contribute to the improvement of the economies and quality of life in their communities.