A Catalyst for Lansing's Creative Community

For over four decades, the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) has been a catalyst for community transformation through quality arts programming. From award-winning music festivals like JazzFest Michigan and Michigan BluesFest, to curated visual art exhibitions and local artist showcases, MICA brings the best of Lansing’s arts to life.

SUPPORT THE ARTS

Based in the heart of Old Town Lansing, we host performances, community celebrations, and gallery events that reflect the vitality of our city. Join us to experience the power of art to inspire, engage, and connect.

Job opportunities at MICA

Dear Community,

We are pleased to share two exciting opportunities that are available for immediate hire at Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA). Please take a look and feel free to circulate these opportunities widely.

We are looking forward to an exciting year of programming and an exciting future for MICA.

Both opportunities will be open until filled, with applications to be submitted to mica@micharts.org.

Full description available on PDF

Festivals Coordination RFP

Director

Loft apartments for lease

Portable Stage available for your concert

Photos by Xinyu Zhu

Volunteering is a great way to go behind the scenes, develop new skills, meet new people, help the community and have fun!

MICA currently has openings for Festivals Committee, Volunteers and Gallery Docent roles.

As a volunteer, you are an ambassador for MICA.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Call for Volunteers

VOLUNTEER

Get ready to dance, groove, and vibe at FunkFest 2026! Join us for a funk-tastic evening full of high-energy music, good food, and non-stop fun right in the heart of Old Town Lansing.

Each August, MICA transforms the streets of Lansing’s Old Town into a venue for one of the largest, most diverse, and longest-running JazzFest in Michigan.

Each September, Michigan BluesFest brings top local, regional and international acts, plus thousands of fans, together to celebrate the Blues.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

To be considered to exhibit in one of MICA's venues, use the submission form on the link below or access with the QR code.

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Forget what ails you, let art in: Terry Terry receives 2022 Jazz Award

Terry Terry was honored by the Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan (JAMM) for his contributions to jazz at their annual awards tribute held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at UrbanBeat in Old Town, Lansing.

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Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that serves as a catalyst for community transformation through quality arts programming. Grants, donations, sponsorships and other revenues support art and artists.

MICA BOARD

Carol Hildebrand
Dan Templin

Elyse Ribbons
Joe Winkiel
Lisa Whiting-Dobson
Marcus Jefferson
Matthew Anderson

Terry Terry

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