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SXSW to showcase Michigan’s creative economy

Tens of thousands of music and movie fans will descend on Austin, Texas next week for the South by Southwest festival. The festival’s line up features a number of Michigan musicians, but they won’t be the only ones representing the Mitten state. Joining them will be a team from the arts advocacy group Creative Many, formerly ArtServe.They’ll be setting up a “Michigan House” showcasing the state’s creative culture, everything from furniture to handmade guitars.

Current State talks about the Michigan House with Jennifer Goulet, President and CEO of Creative Many.

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