Advocacy for Arts Education in Michigan and Beyond

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Tomorrow’s leaders are created today. Creativity and critical thinking are on demand by employers across sectors. How do we best prepare students for 21st century success?

The problem is not easy, but it is simple. Arts education is at the core of the solution, because...

Arts Mean More. Creativity, Education, Opportunity and Investment.

Arts Education Impact

Arts engage students, parents, educators and communities. Research shows that participation in arts education leads to the following:

Lower dropout rates
Greater parent involvement
Higher test scores
Increased satisfaction
Community engagement

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Arts Mean More

Arts Mean More is an organized eﬀort to build awareness and raise your voice for the arts. We believe that every child deserves access to quality arts education – regardless of zipcode.

Arts Mean More came to be through a vital investment by Americans for the Arts who selected Michigan as one of ten states to convene a statewide policy pilot program, led by Creative Many Michigan in collaboration with leading and local arts educators and advocates.

Creative Many Michigan

Creative Many is the statewide organization committed to developing creative people, creative places and the creative economy for a more competitive Michigan. Together, with statewide leaders we champion the arts, culture and creative industries – advocating for your interests and a more colorful world.