Michigan Creates

For over a century, Detroit’s Scarab Club has stood as a gathering place for artists, writers, and cultural leaders. In this episode of Michigan Creates, Ara Topouzian sits down with leaders of the S…

This marks Michigan Creates 20th episode! Ara chats with the Exhibition team (JoLee Kirkikis and Kailey Smith-Barth) about one of the most exciting arts events that happens in the United States - Art…

In this special solo episode of Michigan Creates, host Ara Topouzian reflects on Immigrant Heritage Month and the vital role immigrant artists have played in shaping Michigan’s cultural landscape. Fr…

In this episode, host Ara Topouzian sits down with Lisa Howard, Executive Director of the Plymouth Community Arts Council (PCAC), to explore the transformative role of arts in western Wayne County. L…

Ara talks with Julie Dawson a Michigan-based artist whose creative journey spans more than five decades. A gifted storyteller, author, and illustrator, Julie has built an extraordinary career bringin…

In this special episode of Michigan Creates, host Ara Topouzian takes a deeply personal journey into the resilience of culture in the face of genocide. Reflecting on the Armenian Genocide, the Jewish…

Ara talks with Audra Pieknik, Executive Director of The Art Experience.

The Art Experience in Michigan is a vibrant celebration of creativity, showcasing the diverse talents of local artists and foste…

Ara talks with Sarah Calderini, Executive Director of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. 

The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra (A2SO) is a professional ensemble based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, known for its …

Ara chats with Elaine Sims and Laura Mettam about the Gifts of Art Program at University of Michigan Medicine. This program brings the arts into the environment of care to help restore hope, encourag…

Ara chats with Monica Swartout-Bebow, Artistic and Executive Director of Kerrytown Concert House located in Ann Arbor, MI. Monica brings the breadth of nearly three decades of experience as a perform…

Ara chats with Amanda Stanger-Read is the Executive Director of the Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates (GLPAA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting performing artists…

Ara chats Sarah Clare Corporandy, Co- Founder of Detroit Public Theatre.

In addition to her role as Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director with Detroit Public Theatre, Sarah Clare is entering her …

Ara chats with clarinetist Dave Bennett. 

Dave began his national touring career at the age of 14. He has been a featured soloist at Carnegie Hall with The New York Pops (2013) and has been featured w…

Ara chats with Dwayne Hayes, Founder & Executive Director of KickstART Farmington. 

KickstART Farmington (KSF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Farmington Hills, Michigan (formerly known…

Tune in to the latest episode of the Michigan Creates podcast, where host Ara Topouzian sits down Vince Paul, President & Artistic Director of Music Hall. 

Music Hall in Detroit is a historic theater …

Tune in to the latest episode of the Michigan Creates podcast, where host Ara Topouzian sits down for a spirited exchange with Victor Ghannam, a multifaceted musician renowned for his virtuosity on d…

In the latest episode of the Michigan Creates podcast, join your host Ara Topouzian as he engages in a lively conversation with Jeff Karoub, a versatile artist known for his mastery across multiple i…

Michigan Creates podcast host, Ara Topouzian chats with Xiao Dong Wei, a master musician that plays bother classical and Chinese music.  Xiao plays traditional Chinese instruments such as the pipa an…

Ara chats with Michael Hyacinthe, Founder of Wimee TV, an interactive live kids show that encourages imagination, vocabulary building, and storytelling through puppetry, music, and wordplay.  Michael…

Ara chats with Marsha Music is not just a name but a force in the realm of cultural preservation, storytelling, and community engagement. Born and raised in Detroit, Marsha Music is a renowned author…