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MetroTimes // New exhibit celebrates Detroit artists with developmental disabilities

Tuesday, January 9, 2018 New exhibit celebrates Detroit artists with developmental disabilities Playground Detroit is kicking off 2018 with a uniquely therapeutic and inspiring collection. “What Color Do You Want to Start With?” will feature the work of developmentally disabled artists. The opening reception is slated for Thursday, Jan. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. and will […]

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J’ADORE DETROIT // PLAYGROUND DETROIT [Blog]

J’adore Detroit // December 26, 2017 by Samantha Robinson Round of applause for Paulina Petkoski and Samantha Schefman, PLAYGROUND DETROIT is a vibrant new gallery with an authentic mission The tiny space packs a big punch. Located at 2845 Gratiot Avenue, off the beaten path of Eastern Market, near where Grenadier once was (R.I.P. forever in […]

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WXYZ // Lululemon opens new community-focused Downtown Detroit Local store

DETROIT (WXYZ) – Athletic apparel company Lululemon’s newest concept space, Downtown Detroit Local, opened on Friday at 1459 Woodward Ave. PHOTOS: Lululemon opens new store in downtown Detroit The 3,000 square foot space will “engage intimately with Detroit residents by offering a place for connection, creation, sweat and collaboration via events and offering technical athletic […]

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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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Detroit News // Detroit Artists Bring ’67 Full circle Through Murals

Flaming cars and frightening tanks, pensive and defiant black men and terrifying armed officers, and John Conyers Jr. standing on a car shouting over the rubble. The striking murals spanning downtown buildings aren’t cookie-cutter “Detroit” movie posters; they are special commissions by up-and-coming local artists meant to continue the conversation the movie starts. Annapurna Pictures […]

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Detroit Free Press // ‘Detroit’ movie’s themes depicted in powerful murals by local artists

The mural on Congress across from Cobo Center in Detroit depicts two somber young African-American men. Behind them are smaller scenes of a crowd in motion, a tank and the silhouettes of cops facing off against a group of citizens. “I really wanted to paint it so you could feel the discomfort,” says Detroit artist Sydney G. James, who also […]

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Curbed // ‘Detroit’ movie mural revealed, premiere date set

As Detroit readies for the 50th anniversary of the events from July ‘67 (a riot or rebellion, depending on who you ask), a Hollywood film could take center stage later this month. Detroit, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, details the events at the Algiers Motel, where three young men were murdered and nine others were badly […]

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THE SOUTH END // Playground Detroit to launch artist space in Eastern Market

In 2012, Paulina Petkoski and Samantha Schefman launched Playground Detroit, a company targeted to promote and consult with music and visual artists in Detroit. This year, they plan on opening a permanent space in Eastern Market. Previously, Petkoski and Schefman worked out of New York, and then out of a residential loft in Detroit. With […]

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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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BREAKOUT.TODAY // Meet the makers of the Detroit-New York art pipeline.

When Paulina Petkoski and Samantha Banks Schefman went on TV, they brought one of their artists with them. While they spoke, he painted. It was a crafty way to share Detroit art with the world. Paulina and Sam’s mission is to do just that. It’s an important one because, as Paulina implies in the clip, […]

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DAILY DETROIT // There’s a new playground coming for emerging artists to get together in Detroit

It’s sad but true. Detroit lacks a major infrastructure for the arts. Sure, there are established institutions such as the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Artists Market and the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit: MOCAD. They are great, but some of the city’s emerging artists, designers and musicians wonder where they can come together […]

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