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.
Break it Down | Make it better
Apply to be a presenter at Break it Down | Make it Better, West Michigan’s longest-running professional development conference for artists and arts workers. Each year, creatives come together to build skills, form connections, and find inspiration in one another’s journeys.
This year’s theme, The Action of Art, explores how artists turn ideas into action through practice, collaboration, experimentation, and community-building. We are seeking proposals that inspire taking action, skill-building, and connection. Click the button below to learn more and apply.
