<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><br><div><div align="center"> <div topmargin="0" leftmargin="0" rightmargin="0"><!--Copyright (c) 1996-2009 Constant Contact. All rights reserved. Except as permitted under a separate written agreement with Constant Contact, neither the Constant Contact software, nor any content that appears on any Constant Contact site, including but not limited to, web pages, newsletters, or templates may be reproduced, republished, repurposed, or distributed without the prior written permission of Constant Contact. 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Family-friendly and suitable for both runners and walkers, our inaugural 5k event will raise money to support arts education in Michigan's schools. More than just a race, the day will be a celebration of the arts - featuring live performances, on-site installations, and the opportunity for team participation and fundraising. There are many ways you can get involved - running or walking, participating as an artist, collecting sponsorships, or volunteering! Read on to learn more.<br> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="100%" rowspan="1" colspan="1"> <a name="LETTER.BLOCK6"><table class="BlockMargin" style="background-color:#FFFFFF;background-color: rgb(119, 184, 0);" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="15" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK6"> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" styleclass="style_Article1Text" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial MT Condensed Light,sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;" styleclass="style_Article1Title">Art in the Park (and on the street)!</span><br> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We're looking for artists across disciplines to participate in our October event. Bands, dance troupes, choirs, theatre groups, poets and other performers can do their thing among the walkers, along the course, or in the park. Visual artists can install outdoor sculptures, create signage, or construct finisher awards. </span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><img style="margin-right: 10px;" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.93" width="220" alt="visual art" src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs066/1101655400290/img/93.jpg?a=1102613765468" align="left">We challenge you to make your art as interactive as possible - so everyone can explore their creativity! <br><br>Students and professionals are welcome. <br><br>Join us! Check out the <a track="on" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=7kxno7cab.0.otbto7cab.c8xo74bab.0&ts=S0401&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michiganyoutharts.org%2Fpdf%2Fartistguidelines.pdf" linktype="link" target="_blank">artist guidelines</a> and submit a proposal!</span><br></font></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="BlockMargin" border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="15" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK21"> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:#000033;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" styleclass="style_MainText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000033" size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#000033;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><font size="4">Start your personal donation page today!</font><br>Help raise money for Michigan Youth Arts by <a track="on" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=7kxno7cab.0.ptbto7cab.c8xo74bab.0&ts=S0401&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.active.com%2Fdonate%2Fmichiganyoutharts" linktype="link" target="_blank">becoming a fundraiser</a>! Whether you want to collect sponsorships to support your walk or run for the arts, or help support our cause without participating in the 5k, you can set a personal goal, upload a photo, and raise money online! Our goal is to raise $10,000 by October 11! We can do it with your help! Click on the link above to get started. And thanks!<br><br><div style="text-align: left;"><font size="4">Volunteers needed!</font><br>Have time to give instead of money? Become a volunteer at the 5k. We need people to help with registration, water stations, course marshalling, and more. This is a great job for scout troops or school groups looking for a service opportunity! Contact <a href="mailto:stacey@michiganyoutharts.org" target="_blank">Stacey</a> to sign up today.<br></div></font></td> </tr> </tbody></table></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="100%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></td> <td style="background-color:#0099cc;width:170px;padding-top:0;padding-left:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-right:0;" bgcolor="#0099cc" valign="top" width="170" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left"> <table style="background-color:#99CCFF;background-color: rgb(119, 184, 0);" bgcolor="#99CCFF" border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK10"> <tbody><tr> <td height="15" rowspan="1" colspan="1"> </td></tr> </tbody></table> <a name="LETTER.BLOCK13"><table class="BlockMargin" style="background-color: rgb(57, 181, 193);" bgcolor="#39b5c1" border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK13"> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" styleclass="style_FeatureText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><img border="0" src="http://www.michiganyoutharts.org/images/logo_myaa_blue.jpg" align="right"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pick a network, any network. <br><br>Michigan Youth Arts has a Flickr <a track="on" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=7kxno7cab.0.qtbto7cab.c8xo74bab.0&ts=S0401&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2F37913514%40N04%2F" linktype="link" target="_blank">photo stream</a> and a <a track="on" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=7kxno7cab.0.rtbto7cab.c8xo74bab.0&ts=S0401&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fgroups%2Fmichiganyoutharts%2F" linktype="link" target="_blank">group pool</a>.<br><br>You can follow us on <a track="on" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=7kxno7cab.0.stbto7cab.c8xo74bab.0&ts=S0401&p=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fyoutharts" linktype="link" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and join our <a track="on" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=7kxno7cab.0.ttbto7cab.c8xo74bab.0&ts=S0401&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroup.php%3Fgid%3D8333816543" linktype="link" target="_blank">Facebook</a> group!<br><br> <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=7kxno7cab.0.stbto7cab.c8xo74bab.0&ts=S0401&p=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fyoutharts" target="_blank"><img border="0" width="60" src="http://static.twitter.com/images/twitter_logo.png"></a><br><br> <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=7kxno7cab.0.qtbto7cab.c8xo74bab.0&ts=S0401&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2F37913514%40N04%2F" target="_blank"><img border="0" width="60" src="http://www.michiganyoutharts.org/images/flickr.png"></a><br><br> <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=7kxno7cab.0.ttbto7cab.c8xo74bab.0&ts=S0401&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroup.php%3Fgid%3D8333816543" target="_blank"><img border="0" width="60" src="http://www.michiganyoutharts.org/images/facebook.jpg"></a><br> </span></font></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </a><a name="LETTER.BLOCK20"><table class="BlockMargin" style="background-color: rgb(57, 181, 193);" bgcolor="#39b5c1" border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK20"> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" styleclass="style_FeatureText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial Narrow,Arial MT Condensed Light,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;" styleclass="style_FeatureTitle"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Arial Narrow,Arial MT Condensed Light,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial Narrow,Arial MT Condensed Light,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"> <hr><br><font size="4">Call for Sponsors!</font></font></span><br> </div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join us in support of arts education in Michigan schools! Help us put on this celebration with a <a track="on" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=7kxno7cab.0.utbto7cab.c8xo74bab.0&ts=S0401&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michiganyoutharts.org%2Fpdf%2F5ksponsorship.pdf" linktype="link" target="_blank">sponsorship</a> from your business or organization. Sponsors receive widespread recognition, and are also invited to become vendors at the event. Multiple levels of participation are available. (Arts education organizations receive a special offer!)</span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">5k Sponsors</span><br><br><img border="0" width="120" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" alt="Hansons logo" src="http://www.michiganyoutharts.org/images/sponsors/hansons.gif"><br><br><br><br></font></td> </tr> </tbody></table></a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody><tr> <td style="background-color:#77b800;" bgcolor="#77b800" width="100%" rowspan="1" colspan="1"> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK22"> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:#E1D6B9;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" styleclass="style_SignatureText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#E1D6B9" size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#E1D6B9;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><font size="2"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Wait! 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