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HUSTLE GROUP EXHIBITION CALL FOR ARTISTS FROM DETROIT SCIENCE GALLERY

Science Gallery Lab Detroit (SGLD) is now seeking proposals for HUSTLE, an exhibition that will explore what it means for people to work hard, to be hopeful, to be taken advantage of, or to wonder what the future holds. “Hustle is embodied by success as well as struggle, making it an unofficial rallying cry for […]

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TMRWLND RAISING FUNDS FOR ARTS PROGRAMS SUPPORTING CANCER AWARENESS

TMRWLND is the creative partnership forged in 2013 by artist Dereck Seltzer and his fiancee, Tina St. Claire in Los Angeles. The pair created a series of TMRWLND zines, with various design aesthetics, crafting each layout, binding, and design by hand—limiting each run to only 25 copies—even silkscreening each individual cover by hand. From the […]

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ELLEN RUTT & PATRICK ETHEN MAKING A MESS, VIA THE COMMITTEE [PREMIERE]

“Andy [Miller] is one of my favorite videographers in the city,” celebrated Detroit-based artist and graphic designer, Ellen Rutt confirms; “When I invited him over and explained the concept- ‘we wanna trash this thing I built,’ he totally got it. It really couldn’t have been more comfortable and fun working with him.”  Watch the exclusive premiere […]

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DARKROOM DETROIT OPENS WITH ‘PREFACE’ GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Darkroom Detroit is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to increasing photography access and education in Detroit using both traditional and digital processes.  They promote visual storytelling rooted in the local community, while bringing global perspective and photography talent to Detroit.  Their new space in Islandview hosts classes and workshops for all ages and levels, including free […]

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DLECTRICITY 2017 RETURNS SEPT 22-23RD TO MIDTOWN DETROIT

DLECTRICITY™ will again bring thousands of people into Midtown Detroit September 22 & 23, 2017! Join us 7 PM – midnight to see projects illuminate the Woodward cultural corridor from the DIA to MOCAD. DLECTRICITY, inspired by Nuit Blanche arts festivals from around the world, presented two major light-based art + technology festivals in 2012 […]

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MURALS IN THE MARKET FESTIVAL 2017 RETURNS WITH WEEK-LONG SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Murals in the Market returns to Detroit with more artists, more exhibitions and more programs than ever. During Detroit Design Month from September 21st through the 28th, Murals In The Market returns to Detroit’s Historic Eastern Market (and beyond) as more than 50+ local and international artists will be painting live throughout the district over […]

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THE ART OF PLAY EXHIBITION FEAT. JIM MILLER MERLBERG ON VIEW SEPTEMBER 12- OCT 16TH

Opening to the public on September 12th, “The Art of Play” Panel Discussion with Jim Miller Melberg, a Michigan Modernist will take place at 6P at DCDT Gallery; as a part of September’s Design Month and Detroit Design Festival 2017, the programming includes a cocktail reception. With Michigan’s rich history of design and manufacturing, DCDT […]

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DETROIT LIVE AT THE HEIDELBERG PROJECT CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF ART + COMMUNITY

As the old saying goes, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” What some have opposed and tried to burn down has stood the test of time as the community art project created by Tyree Guyton celebrates its 30th Year Anniversary this summer with lots of quirk, fun and community. Just as the city […]

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DETROIT ARTISTS CREATE PUBLIC ARTWORK IN REACTION TO FILM ‘DETROIT’

Detroiters may have noticed a few new ‘large-scale’ public artworks around the city over the past week. These ‘artwork’ vinyl wallscapes are part of a custom outdoor campaign for the movie DETROIT, commissioned by Annapurna Pictures by four local artists who have family history in connection to the events of 1967. This year is the […]

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LULULEMON ATHLETICA X FEATURED ARTIST SHEEFY AT SOMERSET COLLECTION

Detroit artist, SHEEFY is the second artist featured in collaboration with lululemon athletica curated by PLAYGROUND DETROIT for our artist series at the Somerset Collection location. This series showcases rotating commissioned artwork from top Detroit-based talent in-store complimented with a rotating selection of original artworks for sale. In return, the initiative allows lululemon athletica to […]

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MOVE, BOUNCE, SHAKE EXHIBITION FEATURING SHEEFY AT DETROIT IS THE NEW BLACK

In celebration of the multi-talented artist’s new album release and his upcoming debut at Paxahau’s Movement Electronic Music Festival in Hart Plaza, PLAYGROUND DETROIT Presents “Move Bounce Shake” at Détroit Is the New Black, showcasing a new artwork series created by SHEEFY. This solo exhibition presents characters inspired by Detroit’s vibrant nightlife, prolific artist Keith […]

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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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