To provide exceptional community based theatrical experiences by and for adults and children of all backgrounds.

To produce a world-class Music Festival that promotes Irish culture and heritage, enhancing the community as a destination through entertainment, tourism, education, and philanthropy.

To optimize an irreplaceable regional center for cultural, education and social activities through programming excellence, fiscal stability, strong community partnerships and committed volunteers.

To bring our audience the latest and best cinematic offerings at affordable prices, as well as enrich the community culturally and economically by providing a gathering place and source of pride and excitement now and for future generations.

To bring together the world’s finest musicians to offer extraordinary musical performances and experiences. We celebrate, preserve and advance the intimate musical dialogue that is unique to chamber music through performance and education, enhancing the cultural environment of the Great Lakes Region for generations to come.

To inspire and enrich lives through the arts.

To enhance the access and appreciation for cinema, performing, and literary arts by providing a local venue for cultural, intellectual, and educational programs, and to maintain and protect the historic Bay Theatre building.

The Division Avenue Arts Collective is a volunteer-run all ages music venue, art gallery, and DIY project incubator in downtown Grand Rapids.

Parallel 45 Theatre produces cutting-edge interpretations of plays & musicals, giving familiar stories new life – and fresh relevance – for our northwest Michigan audience. By producing a summer theatre festival of reinvented classics, new works and imaginative adaptations, we seek to entertain, encourage critical thought, and inspire conversation in our community.

Come and join our wonderful team here at the Ann Arbor Film Festival! Volunteers assist with event support, screenings, festival support, volunteer photography, committee work, and more.