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For Participants

For Participants

Welcome, 2021 Arts and Eats participants! This space is updated regularly to give you all the information you need in one convenient location. Check back monthly for new content going into Arts and Eats 2021.

Participant Newsletters

  • April

    April 5, 2021

    Applications are closed, promotion has begun, and YOU are part of the 10th Annual Arts and Eats Backroads Tour! We are excited to have you with us.

    Once a month from now until October, we will send you an email with information on your next steps, tips for getting ready for the event, and ideas for the weekend of the tour.

    For Participants

    Drop Date
    The last date for participants to withdraw from the tour for a refund is April 12th. If the tour is cancelled due to public health concerns, all participants will receive a full refund.

    For Participants
    The For Participants page of our website is just for you! As the weeks go by, this page will be continually updated with copies of our monthly participant newsletters, graphics for social media promotion, frequently asked questions, and more.

    Promotion

    Sharing Posts
    We aren’t possessive–we encourage you to share posts from the official Arts and Eats accounts! Whether it’s posts about your own business, a friend’s business, or just another site that looks good to you, we invite you to pass our participant promotional posts on to your followers.

    Not sure how to share posts? Just ask!

    Ads and Sponsorships
    Arts and Eats is looking for sponsors and advertisers for our 2021 season! Limited sponsorship and ad space is available for businesses and organizations that resonate with the mission of Arts and Eats. Sponsors receive a full-color ad in both the printed and online Map and Guide, their logo on our sponsor page, individual thank-you posts on social media, and more. Learn more here.

    COVID-19

    Small Business Assistance
    Arts and Eats is all about helping local small businesses succeed, so we are happy to be able to share resources as they come our way. If you come across opportunities for small businesses during this time of continued uncertainty, please pass them along.

    Those of you operating as sole proprietorships may be eligible for the revamped Paycheck Protection Program! If you file an IRS Form 1040, Schedule C, we urge you to contact your bank to discuss your options.

    Tour
    Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we anticipate this being a year of flexibility and adjustment as we adapt to the ever-changing situation in Southwest Michigan. While a 2021 tour is not assured, we have chosen to continue preparations in the hope that things will be better in the coming fall.

    Contact Information

    Contact Information
    Arts and Eats is managed by the Thornapple Arts Council with support from arts-minded individuals.

    Kathleen Welch
    Marketing and Technology Coordinator
    As the person most involved in the day-to-day preparation for Arts and Eats, Kathleen is the place to start if you have questions or concerns about the upcoming tour.

    Megan Lavell
    Executive Director
    Megan handles sponsorships and ads for the Arts and Eats tour. If you or someone you know are interested in sponsoring or advertising on the tour, Megan is the place to go.

    Final Thoughts

    This remains a strange time for us all, but we at Arts and Eats are hopeful that the worst is behind us. As current events continue to change and evolve, please reach out if you have questions or concerns.

    As we continue counting down to the 10th Annual Arts and Eats Tour, we are excited to have you with us.

    The 2021 Arts and Eats Team

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How does COVID-19 affect Arts and Eats?

    For now, we are continuing to operate under the hope that Arts and Eats 2021 will take place as planned. Further decisions will be made on an ongoing basis as new information become available.

  • When will the maps be ready?

    Our goal is to have the Maps and Guides ready for distribution in time for Memorial Day weekend. We are working closely with our printing company to meet that goal. 

  • Who should I contact about X?

    Arts and Eats is managed by the Thornapple Arts Council with support from other arts-minded individuals.


    Kathleen Welch
    Marketing and Technology Coordinator, Thornapple Arts Council
    As the person most involved in the day-to-day preparation for Arts and Eats, Kathleen is the place to start if you have questions or concerns about the upcoming tour.

    Megan Lavell
    Executive Director, Thornapple Arts Council
    Megan handles sponsorships and ads for the Arts and Eats tour. If you or someone you know are interested in sponsoring or advertising on the tour, Megan is the place to go.

ARTS & EATS TOUR

We invite you to join us for the annual Arts and Eats tour in Southwest Michigan! Visit artists creating in their studios; working farms that grow the food we eat and the fiber we wear; and then savor our local fare by stopping in to eat at restaurants serving locally grown food.

CONTACT

231 S. Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058
Phone: 269-945-2002
Mail: info@artsandeats.org

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