Break It down | Make it Better
Break it Down | Make it Better is the longest-running annual professional development conference for artists in West Michigan. It is a time for the region’s artists to gain new skills, form connections with one another, dream together as a creative community, and find inspiration in the journeys of others. The event is organized through an ongoing partnership with Avenue for the Arts, ArtPrize, and AllArtWorks.
In 2026, Break it Down | Make it Better turns 13.
2026 Schedule
Day 1: Friday, March 20
10:30am - 11:15am - Registration
11:15am - 12:00pm - Opening Remarks + Keynote Panel
12:15pm - 1:00pm - Session #1
1:00pm - 1:45pm - Lunch
2:00pm - 2:45pm - Session #2
3:00pm - 3:45pm - Session #3
3:45pm - 4:00pm - Wrap Up Remarks
Day 2: Saturday, March 21
10:30am - 11:15am - Registration
11:15am - 12:00pm - Opening Remarks + Keynote Panel
12:15pm - 1:00pm - Session #4
1:00pm - 1:45pm - Lunch
2:00pm - 2:45pm - Session #5
3:00pm - 3:45pm - Session #6
3:00pm - 5:00pm - Happy Hour at AllArtWorks
