I could not be more excited for what's ahead for Detroit Sound Conservancy and the Blue Bird Inn!

Student Rush tickets for Opening Night of Madame Butterfly are available for walk up starting at 5:30pm on Saturday. Only $25!

Join us in congratulating Melissa Damaschke as incoming president of the Erb Family Foundation! Melissa will lead the Foundation into its final decade with passion, creativity, and impact. Read more:  bit.ly/3F6bI6b.

Grantee Spotlight: We're excited to partner with Detroit Sound Conservancy for their restoration of the historic Blue Bird Inn and efforts to preserve #Detroit's legacy as an epicenter of creative musical expression. To learn more about the project, visit bit.ly/3LZqW0A. @Ttuomaala

Now #hiring: We're seeking a program officer to guide our Anchor Arts and Jazz Education funding to join our team! For full details about this opportunity, visit bit.ly/406JnGL. #philanthropyjobs

Great opportunity to join The Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation's team as program officer for arts and culture - please share!

In 2022, Detroit Opera - Detroit Opera House rebranded and re-imagined classic productions to reach new audiences. Read more about their story and the impact of other arts organizations in our ’22-‘23 Report. #arts @Ttuomaala erbff.org/2022-2023-repo…

Join Detroit Sound Conservancy at the historic Jam Handy for an evening of performance, celebration and reflection on the legacy of the Graystone Collection! Reserve your free spot at bit.ly/47fLXfH #detroit #jazz @Ttuomaala

The Detroit Opera House is now a KultureCity® certified Sensory InclusiveTM organization. KultureCity® Sensory Bags will be available to all guests who may feel overwhelmed when visiting the Detroit Opera House. For complete information, visit detroitopera.org/plan-your-visi….

.Signal-Return recently moved into the Lantern building in East Village. The bigger space allows the letterpress print shop to expand its programs and, ultimately, its impact. Read this grantee spotlight in our ’22-’23 Report. erbff.org/2022-2023-repo… #arts #Detroit Tara Tuomaala (she/her)

Grant opportunity: Arts and culture nonprofits economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for up to $250K through the Michigan Arts & Culture Council's Relief Fund by December 13, 2023. For full details, visit bit.ly/45WSjQ9 @Ttuomaala

🎶🌟 Are you a Black or Latinx string musician aged 11-17? Apply now to Sphinx Performance Academy's full-scholarship summer program! 📍 CU Boulder College of Music - June 20-30 📍 The Juilliard School - July 6-20 🎵 Dive into chamber music, solo performance, and embrace

Looking for ways to immerse yourself in history and culture? Visit our partners at Museum of African American History! Every second Sunday, visitors can enjoy complimentary admission to all exhibits, special programming, and events! Learn more today at thewright.org. @Ttuomaala

Join us for Michigan’s first annual State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference! This public event will be an amazing space for networking, discussion and insights on phosphorus management and safety, critical to communities that live and work in the watershed. For more

We gratefully accepted the 2023 Governor's Service Award for Excellence in #Philanthropy yesterday evening in #Detroit. Congratulations to the outstanding award recipients who exemplify commitment and passion for uplifting and empowering our #community! Melissa Damaschke Governor Gretchen Whitmer

If you're searching for unique holiday gifts, consider #art from the DetroitArtistsMarket. This year, "Art for the Holidays" showcases original artwork, holiday décor, and other artisan goods from over 100 local artists. bit.ly/3QTVbI2 @Ttuomaala #shopsmall

Check out this University of Michigan interview with Ryan Myers-Johnson, founder and executive director of Sidewalk Detroit. We are proud to support Sidewalk Detroit's amazing work in arts, culture and engagement with local residents. bit.ly/3RFsP5M @Ttuomaala

Today, we’re excited to announce more than $6.6M in new and ongoing grants in our January 2024 grant cycle. Take a look at our complete grants list here: Bit.ly/jan2024grantsl…. @TTuomaala Melissa Damaschke @Nlichten mlyonsrichards

Funding opportunity: The Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (AWAW EAG) will distribute a total of $300,000 (up to $20,000 per project) to support environmental art projects led by women-identifying artists. Applications are due by Tuesday, April 16 at 5 p.m. ET. For

Read the latest on how #CAFO s are contaminating the #GreatLakes.