Arts IMPACT
The mission of Arts IMPACT is to produce a transformational, cultural, economic or social impact that improves the lives of Michigan's citizens by supporting entrepreneurship in the arts and "work" that utilizes a creative process to facilitate, produce or market new ideas, goods, services or products.
Arts IMPACT envisions a future where aspiring artistic and creative sector entrepreneurs can find the inspiration, support and resources within our walls to launch a venture that contributes to a Michigan that is renowned as the world's source for culturally, economically and socially successful artistic endeavors.
Arts IMPACT assists start-up companies focused on artistic creative endeavors become successful for-profit or sustainable nonprofit entities. Some of its many resources include:
- Office space
- Technical support
- Grant writing
- Access to capital
- Leadership, professional and development training
- Managerial, law and business expertise
- Assistance acquiring capital, grants and/or investors
More than just office space, Arts IMPACT is an incubator that provides startups with the tools necessary to become successful creative professionals. This wealth of resources is what makes Arts IMPACT a unique organization in metro Detroit.
Contact: Sharon Vasquez, dean, College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, Wayne State University
(313) 577-5342