In August, a group of writers gathered at the Alluvion in Traverse City to share new works reflecting on the transformative power of the arts in our northern landscape. “Transformational: Stories of Northern Michigan Arts & Culture” is an anthology featuring poetry, essays and creative nonfiction from 36 writers.
In this hour-long special, writer and producer Daniel Stewart gives us a sonic tour of the book with samples of readings and commentary from the writers. Take a trip through northern spaces with artists and culture bearers who weave our region’s creative tapestry.
“Transformational” is a part of a Community Partners project between Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network, Michigan Writers and Interlochen Public Radio. It uses storytelling – in various mediums - to explore the role creativity, arts and culture play in furthering our communities and our lives, and how our unique, scenic corner of Northern Michigan has infused and informed the works – literary, visual, performance, cultural - created here. IPR’s Fresh Coast Creatives series is also part of the Transformational project. Later this fall, IPR will be broadcasting a radio feature on the project with readings and author discussions.
Transformational: Stories of Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture can be ordered from local booksellers and on Amazon.
This project was funded in part with an award from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.