Connect with creative leaders and culture directors from across the U.P. at the reception for the quarterly UPACA board meeting.

Hosted at Cafe Bodega, enjoy free refreshments and a cash bar with music by the locally famous McKenzie Arquette Jazz Duo.

Who should attend? Anyone interested in the Arts and Culture! Patrons, Aspiring Artists, Organization directors and members, new residents, historians and more... connect with your community to see what collaboration creates!

Speak with Michigan Arts and Council Grants Officer, Alex Flannery and Bonifas Arts Center Executive Director/UPACA chair, Sue Roll about securing funding for your next project or professional development opportunity. As the regional regranting entity UPACA will be the go-to for questions about grant funding opportunities.

Network with local artists and patrons to discover what's happening around Marquette and build connections that inspire and ignite your next initiative. We hope to see you there!