CROSSHATCH GETS TO THE ROOT OF THE RURAL

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We’re building thriving place-based cultures and economies centered around regenerative agriculture, arts, craft, and light industry. This is work that attracts skilled creatives, gives residents a compelling vision of rural life, and speaks authentically to this place and its people.

ABOUT CROSSHATCH
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    ARTS + CULTURE

    We support artists with programs designed to meet their real needs. These offerings include time to reset and focus at a residency, a space to share their work, and opportunities to learn new skills.

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    AGRICULTURE + LAND USE

    We support farmers, landowners, smallholdings, and community members with educational experiences, skill sharing, and opportunities to connect and work together to solve problems.

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    COMMUNITY + CONNECTION

    Crosshatch thrives in the spaces in between, where the arts and ecology are interconnected. We support artists, farmers, land-owners, and community to come together and build something impactful.

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Upcoming Events

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The Ship Yard Performance
Dec 2
The Ship Yard Performance
Artisan Pop-Up & Holiday Card Making at Light Up the Night
Dec 6
Artisan Pop-Up & Holiday Card Making at Light Up the Night
Coffee Hour with Taylor
Dec 10
Coffee Hour with Taylor
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Bi-weekly musings packed with engaging, thought-provoking content that’s worth your time.

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Make a difference in Northern Michigan’s future today.

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CROSSHATCH NEWS

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Putting Down Roots in Downtown Bellaire
Putting Down Roots in Downtown Bellaire

Crosshatch is putting down roots in downtown Bellaire with our very own space, the Crosshatch Meeting Place + Mercantile.

Ice Storm Farm Relief Fund Update
Ice Storm Farm Relief Fund Update

 Thanks to our Ice Storm Farm Relief Fund, we were able to distribute nearly $30,000 to farms impacted by the storm. This effort put much-needed funds into the pockets of farmers when they needed it most. 

Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference Coming August 18+19
Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference Coming August 18+19

Join us for the 2025 Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference August 18th + 19th in Glen Arbor.