SMACC, Southern Michigan's Arts and Creativity Conference
summons all manner of independent artist, crafter,
performer, and filmmaker this July 24th and 25th at the
Doubletree Hotel, Dearborn, in a show open to the public
and awards them prizes.
Independent Films Meet Independent Creators at SMACC
SMACC, Southern Michigan's Arts and Creativity Conference
summons all manner of independent artist, crafter,
performer, and filmmaker this July 24th and 25th at the
Doubletree Hotel, Dearborn, in a show open to the public
and awards them prizes.
Jul 10, 2010 – Hamtramck, MI
SMACC, Southern Michigan's Arts and Creativity Conference,
will be bringing together all manner of independent artist,
crafter, performer, and filmmaker this July 24th and 25th
at the Doubletree Hotel, Dearborn, in a show open to the
public. This is the first event of its kind, showcasing
independents in a way to provide both collaboration among
the professionals and entertainment for the general
audience, including thirty-two hours of continuous
entertainment including a fashion show by Detroit's own
Laurette Designs, music by diverse artists including EPROM
Colony, folk artist Tom Smith, and the experimental music
of the Detroit Space Band. Artists and crafters of all
types, from game designers to woodworkers to corsetieres
will be present in an open arts and crafts exhibition
designed to encourage networking and collaboration. Also,
the Michigan Independent Director of the Year (MINDY)
Award will be presented for the first time ever. In
addition cash prizes will be awarded by popular ballot
to the best table in the arts and crafts room and to the
best performance or film.
Chief Business Officer Michael Marcus explains, "With this
event, we put all manner of independent creatorship on an
even playing field, encouraging networking and skill-
sharing among those who need it most and building
Michigan's film industry from the ground up. Through the
exhibitors, we also show Hollywood's film companies that
if they want to shoot in Michigan, all the talent they
need is here—they don't have to import anyone from
California."
Hamtramck Idea Men is a creative arts partnership whose
projects run the gamut from comics to fine arts, also
offering professional creative services, including web
design and silk-screen printing, as required. For
further information, please contact Michael Marcus at
michael@idea-men.us or by phone at (313) 368-0791.
Their website can be found at http://idea-men.us and
more information on SMACC can be found at
http://smacc2010.us.
The Dearborn Doubletree can be found at 5801 Southfield
Expressway, Detroit, Michigan 48228. Their phone number
is (313) 336-3340. Reservations can be made at
http://doubletree1.hilton.com with special SMACC rates
starting at only $79.95
http://smacc2010.us
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