MICA had great plans for this year to seek out new artists using a Themed format with our Call For Artists as shown on our page here:
http://www.micagallery.org/events/calls-for-artists-mica-gallery-2020
This was slated to begin in May but due to the Coronavirus State of Emergency restrictions we’ve had to put things on hold. We are still seeking to develop a list of artists so that we may pursue this plan in the future. So by all means, if you are an artist, consider filling out the form and submitting your information.
Moving Forward
We are looking at the feasibility of doing online virtual events. Especially as an alternative for our local JazzFest and BluesFest performers that have taken part in these favorite summer festival events over the years.
Meanwhile we are in the process of submitting grants and developing new promotional brochures and booklets to use in seeking sponsors to support MICA operations. We would really appreciate the help of our patrons and past participants in disseminating this information and encouraging others to make donations in support of our efforts.
MICA’s mission – to create open spaces where people can come together, meet old friends, make new friends, and in the context of the arts take action to bring about positive community transformation.
We are also working on our websites to update them to meet the new Internet security requirements that have evolved over the last 2 years. The Michigan BluesFest and JazzFest sights require a complete rebuild. We are seeking volunteers to assist us in the project of collecting in an organized manner as much as possible of the catalog of information and images of the many artistic works and performances that have occurred over the years. If you or someone you know is willing to volunteer and gain experience in working on a major web design project please have them contact us at mica@micharts.org
When will MICA Gallery Reopen?
Michigan Governor Whitmer has issued 102 executive orders so far. Buried in the latest orders are details about which sectors can reopen – with new precautions.
The MI Safe Start plan – A plan to Re-Engage Michigan’s Economy is a 15 page PDF file which can be found here:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/whitmer/MI_SAFE_START_PLAN_689875_7.pdf
On page 2 you will find an outline that shows 6 phases. Conditions will likely need to be in the 5th phase with good potential to reach phase 6 for opening to the public. At the time of this publication we are in phase 3.
Following is a link to an interactive web page that is tracking the risk phases of COVID-19 indicators called the MI Safe Start Map
We can use this to monitor what is going on in various regions of the state to help determine when we are on the path to open for the public thou keep in mind that there will likely be new limitations on the number of people that can attend events.