Arts Administration Consulting with Passion

Michigan Maven Creative Associates believes in the power of values-driven arts administration that focuses on joyfully serving and creating community with patrons, partners, and employees.

Our goal: To assist small and medium-sized art organizations build programming, infrastructure, and organizational culture — to better support their artistic vision and build bridges to the future.

About Katie Trzaska-Miller

After a start in dance at three years old led to high school theater performances and a discovery of a love of stage management in college, Katie launched a career in arts administration in 2010, managing the historic Playhouse at White Lake at age 23.

Katie holds broad expertise in artistic planning and contracting, community engagement, and youth, family, and educational programming. She is passionate about helping colleagues discover how to best serve their communities.

As heard on the There’s No Business Like… Podcast

Listen weekly as Katie and the Pod Squad talk with industry professionals about the business of show business, the twists and turns of their careers, and the ecosystem we call the live performing arts industry. Launched in October 2022, the podcast team has led professional development sessions at the 2023 APAP Conference and the 2023 Midwest Arts Xpo. Listen on your favorite podcast platform!

Get to know Katie in Ep 49 Katie Trzaska-Miller: Creating Connections