JUST DROPPED: In-person events + real chances to get involved (no joke!)
Linkage is 100% powered by member ideas, energy, and follow-through. This week's lineup highlights opportunities to collaborate, plan, learn, and create together. Whether you have 10 minutes or an hou
Linkage is 100% powered by member ideas, energy, and follow-through. This week's lineup highlights opportunities to collaborate, plan, learn, and create together. Whether you have 10 minutes or an hour to give, we're just happy to have you with us!
[Image: CEO Mural Celebration, 2025]
UPCOMING LINKAGE OPPORTUNITIES
3 NEW Creation Circles Are Launching!!! You asked for it, we're making it happen. Focused groups are taking shape to bring together members with specific shared interests, starting with Community Engagement, Culinary Arts, and Exhibition/Displays. These spaces are for members to lead, build, and collaborate. - Community Engagement: Friday, February 6th @ 2-3 pm - Culinary Arts: Tuesday, February 10th @ 12-1 pm - Exhibitions & Displays: Thursday, February 19th @ 11 am - 12 pm
MJF – Planning Meeting #2 Help edit/improve the rough draft proposal for the Michigan Justice Fund Annual Summit that was put together after our last meeting. Tuesday, February 17 | 10:00–11:00 AM
Reentry United – Planning Meeting #3 (Final Review) Final review and prep for our conference proposal and presentation approach. Wednesday, February 18 | 12:00–1:00 PM
NEW: Linkage Virtual Open Studio Join us every 3rd Friday of the month for this NEW monthly virtual gathering that creates space for Linkage members working in any artistic medium—come to share, listen, get inspired, or simply be around other creatives. Upcoming: Friday, February 20 | 9–10 AM
NEW: Virtual Financial Fun Series We're bringing the fun to finances. NO lectures, NO pressure, just real talk and useful tools. If you've ever thought, "I should probably know this stuff." ... ME TOO! We'll break things down with a live Financial Advisor, using Bank of America's Better Money Habits® to make money make sense. Details: Workshop #1 happening the last week of February. Exact date & time coming soon—stay tuned!
[Image: In & On Our Own Terms, 2024]
IN-PERSON EVENTS: SAVE THE DATES!!!
Day of Empathy Community Event: We're bringing our traveling art exhibit into community spaces alongside others working to name the impact of the criminal legal system—and to move people toward healing, justice, and real change. Details: March 7 | 11 AM–3 PM Church of the Messiah (231 E Grand Blvd #3739, Detroit, MI 48207) **Transportation reimbursement not available for this event
"Where Are They Now?" PCAP Alumni Reconnect - A low-key hang for PCAP Associates and past workshop/exhibition participants in Linkage to reconnect, catch up, and share what they've been up to since PCAP. Details: March 27 @ Lowertown Bar & Cafe, Ann Arbor 5–8 PM and/or March 28 @ Duderstadt Center, Ann Arbor 12–3 PM **Stay tuned for MORE details
Moth StorySlam - Let's grab dinner and then head to an open-mic storytelling night where anyone can share a true, 5-minute story, or just sit back and enjoy (like me haha). Tonight's theme: SUS—shady moments, gut instincts, and things that felt off. Who's got a story to share?! Details: April 2 | 5 PM Dinner TBD → 6:30 PM Marble Bar (1501 Holden St, Detroit, MI 48208) **Space limited – RSVP NOW! RSVP now: Email sunrath@linkagecommunity.org | Text (734) 649-0508
MEMBERS' TASKS THIS WEEK
Cookbook Submissions Open We're collecting recipes, stories, and food-centered creative work from members for an upcoming Linkage cookbook project. Share Your Recipe Here!
Help GROW our reach! One small ask this week: get three people to subscribe to our public newsletter. It's one of the easiest ways to support member visibility and program growth. (We know they'll love us, but you MUST ask them first!) Submit Your 3 Names Here!
NEW Member-Led Social Content Creation! We're opening up space for members to help shape Linkage's social media—sharing stories, tips & tricks, process, and behind-the-scenes moments. We'll be discussing more on Monday @ 9am in Coffee & Chat! Get involved → Sign up / Express interest
Speaking of... Weekly Coffee & Chat It's our casual space to check in, connect, and share what's on your mind. Bring your coffee, your questions, or just yourself. No agenda. No pressure. Just friendship & fun.
[Image: Inside the Peculiar Patriot, 2024]
OPPORTUNITIES & OPEN CALLS
Building Your Creative Career Arts Midwest's FREE (!!!) Building Your Creative Career workshop series is live—focused on sustainable creative practices, professional growth, and real-world tools. Get registered below. - Writing for Impact: Artist Grants that Speak to Reviewers | 2/11/2026 @ 6:30pm EST. SIGN UP - Artist Documentation: 2D, 3D, Video | 2/18/2026 @ 8:00pm EST. SIGN UP - Stop the Scroll: Video Tactics for Artists on Social Media | 2/25/2026 @ 4:00pm EST. SIGN UP
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
I say it a lot, but it's true: this community keeps me going (I hope it does you, too!). Thank you for bringing your whole selves, your creativity, and your laughter into this space. I'm super PUMPED about what's unfolding—and incredibly grateful we get to build it side by side.