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The Midwestern Society of Arts & Crafts Presents: An Art Exhibition

Inside an unassuming and unoccupied house located in East English Village of Detroit, a group exhibition has quietly taken over the two-story residential space featuring over 25 artists. “The Midwestern Society of Arts & Crafts Presents: An Art Exhibition,” is now on view through September 30th, curated by David Flaugher. The unconventional domestic setting sets […]

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DETROIT CITY OF DESIGN SUMMIT RETURNS TO KICK OFF DESIGN FESTIVAL 2017

Attend the second annual Detroit City of Design Summit as participants explore our unique opportunity as the first and only UNESCO City of Design in the United States. The Detroit Creative Corridor (DC3)  has a number of great events lined up to celebrate the recent UNESCO designation, which is just over a week away! “The […]

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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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EL CLUB LAUNCHES KICKSTARTER TO OPEN THE VERNOR CAFE IN SOUTHWEST DETROIT

El Club is an all-ages music venue located in Southwest Detroit; owner Graeme Flegenheimer opened the doors to what was once the “Mexican Fiesta Center” in May 2016, and since has been committed to providing an inclusive space for diverse and exciting programming. On the block that the venue occupies, there is a corner building […]

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APPLY FOR THE HAMTRAMCK DISNEYLAND ARTIST RESIDENCY THROUGH APRIL 15TH

Hamtramck Disneyland is a beloved folk art installation created by Dmytro Szylak, a retired auto worker and political refugee from Ukraine. Szylak assembled the sprawling, colorful installation spanning two adjacent properties over several decades before passing away in 2015. Hatch Art seeks artist-led projects featuring public art such as installations, murals, and performance art that […]

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PROJECTART KICKS OFF IN DETROIT TO PROVIDE FREE ART CLASSES TO YOUTH IN DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Beginning this October, free art classes for youth have officially begun in Detroit through the non-profit, ProjectArt which places after-school art classes also in New York City and Miami public libraries for youth in low-income communities. Having tenaciously worked on launching their programs over the past year, all classes were fully enrolled (some with waiting lists) on the first day.  Over 60 […]

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FIRST ANNUAL DETROIT FLOWER WEEK FESTIVAL BLOOMS THIS OCTOBER FROM THE FOUNDER OF DETROIT FLOWER HOUSE

Last October, the Detroit Flower House exhibition was presented by a mix of local and national florists led by Lisa Waud. By re-purposing an abandoned Detroit home, over 4,000 American grown flowers were installed in 48 hours, resulting in a unique installation that caught the world’s attention. Starting with the seedling of reuniting Detroit Flower […]

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“MACE OF DISRUPTION” EXHIBITION OPENS SEPTEMBER 15TH AT STAIRWELL GALLERY IN SOUTHWEST DETROIT

Located in vivacious enclave known for its flavor, Stairwell Gallery is a product of vision, hard work and togetherness tucked away on a residential street in Southwest Detroit. With the exception of a wooden sign on the front lawn, neighbors may not know that this two-story house keeps one of the latest additions to the […]

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GIRL GIRL GIRL JUST WANTS TO HAVE FUN WITH NEW POP UP IN EASTERN MARKET FEATURING CURATED ART, VINTAGE & GOOD TIMES

The Eastern Market district is well known for exceptional and vibrant art. This month, amazing works have found a new place to call home as entrepreneurs Isabella Auchenbach, Lily Shafroth and Chelsea Allen launched Girl Girl Girl. The intimate retail space at at 2448 Riopelle Street will occupy the front section of Salt & Cedar, […]

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APPLY NOW: HUMAN SCALE STUDIO WANTS DESIGNERS & ARTISTS TO PUT PEOPLE FIRST WITH INNOVATIVE PROJECTS TO TRANSFORM MICHIGAN AVENUE

At night, when the lights of the city appeal to the dark like dim reflections of the stars in heaven, and a river of headlights sweeps across the land in a daze, we meet on city streets made less for man than for moving machines. “The road is too damn wide!” That is the call […]

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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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CHENE STREET GROCERS HOSTING FUNDRAISER AT ANTIETAM TO OPEN DOORS AS LOCAL HEALTHY FOOD STORE

Chene Street Grocers is a small grocery store and diner in the near Eastside of Detroit that will sell hyper-local produce, bulk goods, Detroit prepared foods and body care items with minimal packaging. The owners hope to be open in the summer of this year, funds pending. The business model is designed to support Detroit […]

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