Marquette has proudly secured its place among the Top Ten best small town cultural scenes in the United States, according to a ranking by USA Today’s 10Best.
This recognition highlights Marquette’s rich cultural community, where galleries, museums, festivals, and performing arts thrive alongside the natural beauty that defines the region. Residents and visitors alike enjoy not only the picturesque landscapes but also easy access to a vibrant arts and cultural scene that truly makes Marquette someplace special.
“This honor is national recognition of the amazing creative community that calls Marquette home. We are a City that is intentional about supporting and integrating the arts and celebrating the people that live here. The culture is an economic driver, a tourism attractant, but it’s so much more than that. Marquette is special because the people who live here are passionate about their community and expressing that joy in so many creative ways.”
Tiina Morin, City of Marquette Arts and Culture Manager
The City of Marquette’s vibrancy is rooted in collaboration, uniting artists, audiences, and advocates. Its Top Ten status is reliant on no single industry. A blend of public, private, non-profit, for-profit players, and individuals all contribute to the happenings that ensure a full calendar of cultural opportunities any day of the year.
For a community calendar to post events and find out what’s happening in Marquette, visit the www.MQTcompass.com website. Managed by the City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture, the site also lists creative opportunities, resources, City Arts & Culture programs and projects, and a public art directory.
Marquette is where community-driven culture blends with city-backed initiatives. The City Office of Arts and Culture takes the lead in fostering placemaking and economic vitality through planning and policy. Guided by the Arts & Culture Master Plan and Public Art Policy, the City prioritizes resource building and empowerment of local creatives. The City Office of Arts and Culture works with local partners across sectors to secure state and national grant funding for capital projects and initiatives:
The community will be engaged with feedback opportunities and project updates for the above and more during Art Week 2024.
To learn more about USA Today’s 10Best and discover the other Top Ten destinations, visit https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-small-town-cultural-scene-2024
To learn more about the City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture, its mission to celebrate and empower a creative community, and its current projects, visit https://www.mqtcompass.com/