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Life be lifing right now, and a lot is moving! I want to make sure you don't miss a beat with Linkage. Here's what's on the table this week and beyond. Quick scroll for all the fun!

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Community Creation Circles!

Writing/Publishing — NOW! Friday, April 10 · 11am–12pm It's a writing day! Today's prompt: "A strong sensory experience that reminds/reminded you of another time." This one is gonna be good. Jump in — no experience needed, just show up as you are. Join Zoom

NEW Music — Monday, April 13 · 3:30–4:30pm Ready to find musical friends? Jump into this convo and let's see what we can dream up! Join Zoom

Culinary Arts — Tuesday, April 14 · 10–11am Come hang, connect, and imagine together all things possible with food! Join Zoom

Youth Mentorship & Community Service Circles: Both In-Person! CVI Summit — April 21 & 22 COME SIT WITH LINKAGE! This two-day summit is about reducing violence, promoting healing, and building community — and help Linkage make arts a part of that story. April 21 is focused on Youth (8am–2pm) April 22 is focused on Community (8am–2pm) *Transportation reimbursement isn't available but food IS provided. If getting there is a barrier, hit me up and we'll figure something out. Register Here

[Image: Detroit Moth StorySlam, 2026]

Opportunities!

Call for Art: Exhibition REBIRTH — Linkage Gallery, Lansing Interested in showing work on the theme of REBIRTH? Let me know how many pieces you'd like to bring. Musician, writer, actor? Let's talk about creative ways to get your work in the gallery too.

Splash of Recovery Art Fair — May 30 · Lansing The Third Annual Splash of Recovery Art Fair is happening at the Allen Neighborhood Center (1611 E Kalamazoo St, Lansing) from 12–4pm. Free to attend. If you want to exhibit, booth registration is $40 with scholarships available. This is a beautiful event celebrating artists in recovery — if this is you or someone you know, don't sleep on it. To register a booth: call (517) 977-1772 or email hunter@lifeboatnetworkcenter.org

RTA Workbook for Women — Artist Call Rehabilitation Through the Arts is finalizing a workbook and looking for female-identifying artists whose work fits their themes. Selected artists get a $150 stipend and full name credit — you keep all ownership rights. If you've exhibited with PCAP before, high-res files are available to use. Reach out to me directly and I'll connect you to our friend Kate.

Write a Letter to an Artist — Due May 1 Most artists in the Annual PCAP Exhibition won't be able to see it in person. But YOUR words can reach them. After viewing the exhibition (link above), write a letter to an artist whose piece stayed with you. It can genuinely make their whole year. Submissions close May 1. Support An Artist Still Inside

[Image: NYC Trip - 2026]

Link Arms with Linkage — Spring Campaign Starts NOW! All hands on deck! WE NEED YOU! Ask friends if they want our e-newsletter, engage & re-post on social, tell your people. Follow On Social Want to make a video about what Linkage has meant to you? That's the biggest thing you can do right now — and Frannie will make it super easy. Email Frannie

More on the Calendar

AI Workshop @ SADO Detroit — Mon, April 27 · 6–7:30pm · 3031 W. Grand Blvd, Ste 450, Detroit. Real, practical content about using AI during reentry. Light refreshments. Doors lock at 6pm sharp. RSVP at sado.org/go/ai

Financial Fun #2: Budgeting & Banking Basics — Last week of April, date TBD. Stay tuned.

Ringing of the Bell @ U of M — May 7 · 12:30–1pm · 1600 Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor. We're celebrating our independence from UM and I want members by our side. Come show up with us. (Text me at 734.649.0508 to let me know you're coming!)

ABW Community BBQ — May 15 · 3–7pm · 2 E Cross St, Ypsilanti. Food, spades, dominoes, good people. Rep Linkage at one of our best friend orgs. (Text me at 734.649.0508 to let me know you're coming!)

Annual Art Workshop — Planning is starting! What do YOU want to try? Music, comedy, clay, theatre — no bad ideas. Share your ideas here

Want to see what's coming this year? View Full 2026 Calendar Here

[Image: Misty Mountain Install, 2024]

As always, I'm here if you need anything: transportation barriers, questions, whatever! Don't be bashful. That's what I'm here for. — Sarah