Community in Motion: Here's How To Jump In.
This week is all about momentum: continuing conversations, deepening collaboration, and opening up new ways to be part of what we're building together. Whether you're jumping into one of our many meet
This week is all about momentum: continuing conversations, deepening collaboration, and opening up new ways to be part of what we're building together. Whether you're jumping into one of our many meetings, exploring an opportunity, or just staying connected, there's space for you here.
Here's what's coming up:
[Image: Tigers Game in 2024, Photo by Krymson Media]
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
MJF Request for Proposals – Planning Session We're gathering to explore how Linkage can show up in the Michigan Justice Fund space. This is an early-stage, collaborative conversation focused on vision, alignment, and possibility. TOMORROW!!! Friday, January 30 | 2–3 PM
Reentry United Conference – Planning Meeting #2 We kicked things off with some great ideas yesterday. Now it's time to really sharpen our focus! This isn't just about sharing accomplishments. It's about getting clear on why we're showing up, what makes our work different, and how we want to creatively tell that story. If you want to help shape the purpose, message, and form of what we bring to this space, join us. Wednesday, February 4 | 12–1 PM
Service & Community Engagement Creation Circle If you're excited about showing up for community, building meaningful partnerships, and shaping how Linkage engages in mutual aid and care, this space is for you! Join us to shape the 2026 calendar of opportunities. Friday, February 6 | 2–3 PM
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS
Membership Help review our enrollment process and support the finalization of our Code of Conduct. TOMORROW!!! Friday, January 30 | 12–1 PM
Marketing & Outreach Help audit our website and let us know about any broken links, suggestions, wonky mobile interfacing, and/or impressions. Together, we make us stronger! www.linkagecommunity.org (Finance & Resources meeting coming in February. Stay tuned!)
[Image: Artist Talk from PCAP Annual Exhibition in 2024]
OPPORTUNITIES & OPEN CALLS
Inside-Out: LEARNING OPPORTUNITY A powerful virtual course bringing together incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and university students to learn through storytelling. - Free for formerly incarcerated students - 4 college credits - Weekly Zoom classes Interested? Apply Here. Questions? Email: pierces@arcadia.edu
Detroit Justice Center – Design RFP Design DJC's 2025 Impact Report (Budget: $4,000) Deadline: January 31 More Info & Application Here
ArtPrize 2026 Grant Opportunity Applications are now open for Pitch Night Detroit, presented by ArtPrize and Design Core Detroit! Five designers will pitch bold ideas for a chance to receive a $10,000 grant and showcase their work at ArtPrize 2026. Deadline: March 5 Sign Up Here
BRAND NEW: Professional Development Opportunities Thanks to Ken & Rod, we've launched a new Professional Development page on our website (still growing!) where we'll be sharing FREE and low-cost external opportunities: calls for art, publication & exhibition opportunities, workshops, creative jobs, etc. Visit: https://linkagecommunity.org/resources/ Have an opportunity to share? Send it our way at info@linkagecommunity.org Let's keep circulating resources and opportunities within the community!
Thank you for continuing to show up with care, creativity, and intention. Everything we're building is stronger because of you.