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AADL Talks To: Deb Polich, President and CEO of Creative Washtenaw

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 7:39pm

Deb Polich has been involved in Ann Arbor and regional arts development and management for decades. She was the director of the pioneering and award-winning ArtTrain Inc. and is currently president and CEO of Creative Washtenaw where she’s been involved from its inception as Arts Alliance. She’s also served on the board of several arts and culture institutions and nonprofits. Deb talks with us about some career highlights, from memorable exhibitions with ArtTrain to initiatives such as Winterfest, PowerArt!, and creative:impact, her radio program at EMU. She also discusses changes in the local arts and culture landscape and the importance of funding for public art.

Rehearsal For Ann Arbor High School's Spring Sing, May 1956

Year:
1956

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 10, 1956
Caption:
In Spring Sing: Representatives from Ann Arbor High School's A Cappella Choir and the University's Michigan Singers are shown here, along with choir directors. Both groups are in Ann Arbor High's third annual Spring Sing at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the auditorium of the new high school. Shown are (left to right) University students Willis Patterson, Joan Holmberg, Edward Banghart, the Michigan Singers choir director, Maynard Klein, A Cappella Director John Merrill, and A Cappella members Karen Gerstler, Ron Brooks, and Allison Myers. Nelita True, U-M student, is at the piano.