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United States Artists Award Tunde Olaniran & Complex Movements $50K Artist Grants

Since 2006, the Chicago-based non-profit United States Artists has awarded more than 500 artists with over $25 million of direct support over all creative disciplines. Today, the organization has revealed the 2019 USA fellows from across the US who will receive the $50,000 unrestricted cash awards. Recipients of the unrestricted funds grant include Flint-based artist […]

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Knight Foundation Releases New Detroit Study “Evolving Arts Ecosystems” and $20 Million in Funding

Just announced today- “Knight Foundation believes that the arts play a critical role in connecting people to the places where they live. To concentrate its impact, the foundation has focused its funding in specific communities—especially Detroit, a city long known for its artistic and cultural vibrancy. The Great Recession wrought significant damage in Detroit, exacerbating […]

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UFO FACTORY’S TRIUMPHANT RETURN: GRAND RE-OPENING WEEKEND!

When I first moved to Corktown a little over a year ago, one of the spot’s best amenities was as follows: “It’s right down the street from UFO.” Even before I started living in the city proper, I recognized UFO Factory as a refuge for a thriving subset of Detroit’s underground music scene. From album […]

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Fox2Detroit // Lululemon opening Sept. 22 on Woodward in downtown Detroit

DETROIT (WJBK) – Fitness-wear chain Lululemon is set to open its doors on Woodward next Friday. The new store is taking the spot most recently occupied by Kit and Ace at 1459 Woodward, reports Curbed Detroit. It’s just a few blocks down from Under Armour and Nike, which both opened within the past 18 months. […]

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Crain’s Detroit // Lululemon to open concept store Sept. 22 in downtown Detroit

Lululemon Athletica is opening in downtown Detroit on Sept. 22 with a grand opening set to include DJ-spun tunes, ice cream, a run and plenty of yoga attire. The Vancouver-based athletic apparel retailer announced last month it would open a store at 1459 Woodward Ave., taking over the former site of Kit + Ace, which […]

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WHAT DOES UNESCO CITY OF DESIGN INITIATIVE MEAN FOR DETROITERS?

In 2016, Detroit was announced the first US city designated as a UNESCO City of Design. Their website elaborates that “Detroit, a metropolis of more than 6 million inhabitants, is considered a hub for industrial design and the beating heart of creative industries in the state of Michigan (United States of America). In the light […]

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RABBLE LAUNCHES CROWD INVESTMENT PLATFORM WITH DETROIT-BASED CENTURY PARTNERS

Rabble is a groundbreaking crowd investment platform that connects people with projects that have social, environmental and financial returns. The New-York based startup leverages new regulations that allow anyone to invest with as little as $100. Rabble’s first investment opportunity, “Back the Comeback” with Century Partners, launches on June 19th. Century Partners is a Detroit-based […]

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PROJECTART ANNOUNCES EMERGING ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN DETROIT

ProjectArt has announced, as of today, they are officially accepting applications for emerging artists to apply for their socially-engaged artist residency program! Miami & Detroit Deadline Extended until Monday June 26, 2017! ProjectArt is looking for 40 emerging artists total in NYC, LA, Miami, Chicago, Detroit and Pittsburgh.  Residencies awarded provide the following: Year-round temporary […]

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FORBES // Playground Detroit Kicks Into Full Gear

 Some of the PLAYGROUND DETROIT family in front of the soon-to-be company headquarters, The Playground. Photo by Camera Jesus Something exciting is happening in Detroit. Though it’s absolutely true that a stroll through Downtown or even some of the city’s more historic districts, like Corktown, can be eerily quiet, if not downright lonely, especially for […]

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PLAYGROUND DETROIT TO OPEN RETAIL GALLERY & EVENT SPACE IN EASTERN MARKET IN 2017

[Detroit, Mich.] – PLAYGROUND DETROIT, a creative catalyst that empowers, supports and promotes Detroit’s top emerging artists, designers and musicians, today announced it will open a new retail storefront, gallery and event space at 2845 Gratiot Avenue. The 1,500 square foot, street-level space is located in a historic building on the outer edge of Eastern […]

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GALAPAGOS DETROIT ANNOUNCES NEW COMMONWEALTH DETROIT PLANS FOR CORKTOWN LOCATION

An announcement regarding the potential sale of a property located at 1800 18th Street in Corktown by Galapagos Detroit has confirmed that will not be the case for their large warehouse purchase- not a traditional one anyway. The development concept has evolved to a new real estate strategy where they will invite “artists, designers, makers […]

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MOVEMENT ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY LINE-UP FEATURING KRAFTWERK IN 3-D

Phase one lineup has just been announced for the 2016 Movement Electronic Music Festival, taking place Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30 inside Detroit’s legendary Hart Plaza. Celebrating its 10th anniversary as one of the most globally recognized and influential festivals in the country, Movement continues to embrace its long-standing tradition of promoting a wide spectrum […]

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