Join the Arts Administrators of Color Network (AAC) for a special affinity space designed to connect Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists and arts administrators. This gathering is an opportunity to network with local arts leaders, learn about resources available through AAC, and contribute to strategies that strengthen Michigan’s BIPOC arts and culture community. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space to build meaningful connections, share insights on navigating the arts and culture sector, and strategize ways to uplift and sustain one another in our work and communities—both locally and nationally.

👥 Who Should Attend: Students, emerging leaders, executives, individual artists, and arts administrators at all career levels who identity as Black, Indigenous or People of Color.

👥 What to Expect: Networking with local BIPOC arts leaders; an introduction to AAC’s resources and opportunities; informal discussions on community-building, mutual support, and strengthening Michigan’s arts sector; good music, delicious food from a local BIPOC caterer, and refreshing drinks provided by our generous sponsors; and a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and build meaningful relationships.

👥 Capacity is limited to 50 participants. Registration is required.

👥 Location: College for Creative Studies, Taubman Center, 6th Floor Hub in Detroit, MI (Directions: https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/maps-and-directions/) FREE Visitor Parking is available in the parking garage directly across the street from the building located on Baltimore between Cass and 2nd Avenue.

This event is sponsored in part by the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance’s EXCEL Lab and the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as well as Engage @ EMU. 

Catering will be provided by Yum Village and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

This event is free thanks to our generous sponsors.

AAC Community Connector Hosts:

For questions or accommodation requests, please email us at info@aacdmv.org.

As part of AAC’s strategy to enhance the ways we activate activate and serve our national network, we are excited to pilot this community connectors initiative with the Michigan arts leaders of color listed above, supporting local leaders with hosting networking and community building events for BIPOC artist and arts administrators.

Disclaimer: All Arts Administrators of Color Network’s programs are safe and brave spaces that allow all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other social identities, to be their true selves. By registering, I acknowledge that I will enter the space with good vibes, positivity, and support for all members of the Arts Administrators of Color community.

Arts Administrators of Color Network’s programs and services are designed to center and support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and Global Majority-identifying artists and arts administrators. While individuals of all backgrounds are welcome to engage, participation should honor this intention. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or behavior that undermines the safety and integrity of our community.