The City of Marquette provides under City Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Division 3 Finance, Public Relations; Section 2-522 Policies and Procedures a mechanism for community stakeholders to submit for waiver of City fees and/or in-kind services provided by the City and/or cash payments.   Requests for Promotional Funds may include grant funding, fee relief, provision of in-kind City services, cash or a combination of any or all of these items.

Applications for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, must be received or postmarked by March 31, 2024.  Any applications received or postmarked after this date will NOT be eligible for consideration.  It is important to note all applications may not be funded.  Funding will depend upon City priorities and available dollars.  Applications and information are available on the City website at www.marquettemi.gov or at the Community Services, Parks & Recreation office located in Lakeview Arena at 401 E. Fair Avenue, Marquette.  For any questions, please contact Community Service-Parks and Recreation Division at (906) 228-0460.

The City of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture invites the community to participate in upcoming planning events for Art Week 2024. These sessions provide opportunities to find inspiration, build partnerships, and develop Art Week project proposals before the March 1st deadline. Funding of up to $500 is available for Art Week projects, and project partners are encouraged to take advantage of the planning opportunities, regardless of funding needs. Find full project proposal guidelines: https://www.mqtcompass.com/opportunities/2022-city-of-marquette-art-week-requests-for-project-proposals/

BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS
Join two open sessions at the City Arts & Culture Center (217 N Front St. Lower Level) on Wednesday, January 31st, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. All are welcome to drop in and collectively explore ideas for Art Week 2024.

OFFICE HOURS
Every Thursday in February (1, 8, 15, 22, & 29), visit the City Arts and Culture Center between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for one-on-one project development assistance. The project proposal packet serves as a grant application, providing a professional development opportunity for local creatives. 

City of Marquette Art Week will be held June 24 to June 29. This annual week-long celebration invites local artists, organizations, and businesses to collaborate on diverse arts and cultural events. This year’s Art Week is centered on the theme Grow. Art Week 2024 is supported by a grant from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council. Art Week projects encompass performances, installations, displays, workshops, demonstrations, and more. Explore past events for inspiration: https://www.mqtcompass.com/artweek/

For more event details, contact the City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture at 906-225-0472 or arts-culture@marquettemi.gov. Media inquiries may be directed to apruiett@marquettemi.gov 

The Marquette Public Art Commission will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, February 7 at 6:30pm to discuss the City’s Cultural Trail project. This meeting will held in the Marquette Arts & Culture Center located in the lower level of Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St., Marquette.
Public Participation

There will be two options for public participation in this meeting: in-person or written. There will be two public comment periods for the meeting, one near the beginning of the agenda and one at the end. Comments are limited to three minutes and speakers must give their name and address before speaking. Written comments will be presented to the board during the meeting and can be submitted by emailing tmorin@marquettemi.gov

Lakeshore Boulevard will be closed to through traffic for storm drain maintenance work between Pine Street and Fair Street on Wednesday, January 17. This project will begin at 7 a.m. and is expected to be completed by the end of the day. A detour will be provided.

Due to inclement weather and potential hazards posed to the public, Presque Isle Park and Shiras Park will close Friday, January 12 at 5:00 p.m.  This closure includes vehicular and foot traffic and will remain in effect through the morning of Sunday, January 14.

Lakeshore Boulevard, between Fair Avenue and Pine Street will be closed due to inclement weather beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024. A detour will be provided. The road will reopen when weather permits.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK WANTED - KID’S COVE PLAYGROUND DRAGONFLY PUBLIC ART PROJECT

The Marquette Public Art Commission (MPAC) will commission a piece of public art inspired by a dragonfly to be placed at the entrance of the new all-inclusive Kids Cove Playground in Mattson Lower Harbor Park. The goal of the sculpture is to engage the City and its visitors, creating a sense of wonder and joy to reinforce the positivity of play while honoring Joani Reynolds Miller, a retired preschool teacher who had a vision of making life for children with disabilities more inclusive in our community. The community is invited to submit feedback on the proposed designs for the Kid’s Cove Dragonfly artwork that will welcome people to the playground for years to come.

MPAC members narrowed down three finalists from a national call for artist qualifications. The three finalists were given creative freedom to respond to the unique facets of our community, spirit of inclusivity, and add their distinct voice to a place that will celebrate public art and foster a love of outdoor play for all. 

To view designs and submit your feedback; follow the link: https://forms.office.com/r/DPmHiwefyn or find the link to the form via www.mqtcompass.com

This form will close on Friday February 9, 2024.  The public is also invited to offer public comment during the MPAC monthly meeting to be held at 6:30pm Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in the City Arts & Culture Center (217 N Front Street), when the final design is to be selected.

Information about the Kids Cove Playground: https://www.kidscovemqt.com/

Information about the City’s Public Art Program and the Marquette Public Art Commission: https://www.mqtcompass.com/publicart/

The City of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture announces opportunities for artists to get involved in the upcoming City of Marquette Art Week 2024, to be held June 24 to June 29. This annual week-long celebration invites local artists, organizations, and businesses to collaborate on diverse arts and cultural events, fostering community vibrancy. This year’s Art Week is centered on the theme Grow: planting seeds of creativity, inspired by the relocation of the City’s Office of Arts & Culture to the future cultural trailhead and center.

ART WEEK PROJECT PROPOSALS:

Submit proposals for concerts, workshops, exhibits, and more. Funding of up to $500 is available for selected projects. Deadline: March 1, 2024. Full call for projects can be found on the Art Week homepage: https://www.mqtcompass.com/artweek/

ART WEEK COVER ART CONTEST:

Enter the cover art contest with your original art inspired by the theme of Grow for a chance to win $100.00 and artist credit in the Art Week magazine. All artists and ages accepted. Submission deadline: March 1, 2024. Guidelines found on the Art Week website: https://www.mqtcompass.com/artweek/

MORE LOCAL CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES:

Visit MQT Compass Creative Classifieds for local opportunities for artists. Free to post to and peruse, the City of Marquette is proud to offer the MQTcompass.com website as a platform for connection. https://www.mqtcompass.com/opportunities/

Art Week 2024 is supported by a grant from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council.

For details, contact the City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture at 906-225-0472 or arts-culture@marquettemi.gov. Media inquiries may be directed to apruiett@marquettemi.gov

The City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture and the Peter White Public Library announce the call for exhibit proposals for the Public Gallery Program 2025 exhibit season. The Public Gallery Program is a partnership that provides inclusive and accessible exhibit space for artists and audiences. Two gallery spaces, the Deo Gallery and the Huron Mountain Club Gallery, will host bimonthly rotating exhibits featuring professional and community art of all mediums. Artists and Curators of all ages, mediums, and backgrounds are encouraged to propose exhibits. The call for exhibit proposals occurs annually with no application fee. Gallery spaces are free to visit during Library hours; Mon-Thurs 9:30am-8:30pm, Fri 9:30am-5:30pm, and Sat 9:30am-4:30pm

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, March 31, 2024. The full call for exhibits and more information about the Public Gallery Program can be found on https://www.mqtcompass.com/public-gallery-program/ or paper copies are available at the City Arts & Culture Center (217 N Front St, Lower Level of PWPL)

For additional questions and information call the City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture at 906-228-0472 or email apruiett@marquettemi.gov