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 artist...
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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...
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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 c...
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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 Art...
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FOX2 DETROIT // Playground Detroit opening space in Eastern Market District
DETROIT (WJBK) – Playground Detroit is furthering efforts to support and promote Detroit talent by opening an event space in the Eastern Market Dis...
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CURBED // Playground Detroit to activate vacant storefront into gallery and event space
Many Detroit businesses and organizations pop-up in various locations before they find and commit to the right brick and mortar space. Playground D...
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DETROIT NEWS // Playground Detroit uplifts artists, entrepreneurs
Neon lights bounce off the walls. Beats pump in the background. The cocktails flow. Elite art collectors in suits and sleek dresses may come to m...
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DBUSINESS // Art Resource Playground Detroit Expands with New Gallery, Ecommerce Platform
In an effort to connect visitors to the city of Detroit’s art scene, a metro Detroit-native formed Playground Detroit, an event space and website r...
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WDET // Return Mission: Playground Detroit Bolsters Local Art Market
Just a few years back, Detroit-natives Paulina Petkoski and Samantha Banks were creatively hustling in the fashion capital of North America, New Yo...
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WXYZ // Detroit 20/20: People Making the Move from New York City to Detroit
WXYZ // From New York City to the Motor City, people are making the Motown move. WATCH THE VIDEO SEGMENT HERE. One of those companies is The Galapa...