Michigan Humanities is thrilled to launch the
Great Michigan Gathering! This free, three-year statewide initiative builds community through the art of intentional gathering. Through a series of free programs, resources, and partnerships, the Great Michigan Gathering aims to unite communities across
the state. Each year deepens the work of the previous year by using a framework that builds on connection, awareness, sharing, understanding, truth, and growth.
It all begins October 8 at The Henry Ford.
We’re kicking off our new initiative with an event featuring Priya Parker, author of
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, whose work inspired the focus of this initiative. The event will be livestreamed to
100 community watch parties across Michigan. We want yours to be one of them.
What is a Gathering Partner?
The Great Michigan Gathering is built for organizations like yours, whose mission centers on bringing people together. As a Gathering Partner, you'll have access to:
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A statewide network of organizations doing this work across Michigan.
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Discussion guides and facilitation tools to lead meaningful conversations at your gatherings.
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Personalized marketing materials to promote programming in your community.
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The opportunity to apply for a Gathering Grant to bring public humanities programming to your community.
Grants will be available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and Michigan Humanities will reach out to registered Gathering Partners when funding is available.
How can your organization get involved right now?
Please reach out to me with any questions! I'd love to hear from you.
Best,
Estee
Estee Nisbet
(she/her/hers)
Communications and Development Officer
| eschlenner@mihumanities.org
Connecting, Sharing, Growing
Michigan Humanities
PO Box 91
Marshall, MI 49068
Mission: Bringing people together through stories, histories, cultures, and conversations.