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Antihero Combines Fine Dining with Street Art to feature Detroit Artists

Detroit is home to some of the most celebrated and talented street artists in the nation, and more businesses are finding themselves ‘inspired’ as a result. Instead of walking through the alleyways of Eastern Market or driving through Heidelberg Project, why not bring the street art inside, to enjoy along with a five-star meal and […]

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Detroit Art Community to Support Artist Ron Zakrin in Post-Accident Recovery

In November of 2018, Detroit artist Ron Zakrin fell approximately 15 feet onto his back resulting in a severe spinal cord injury, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Ron is currently at a spine rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, where family and friends are confident that Ron will be strong and will continue to […]

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Creative Capital Announces the 2020 Application with $100,000 in Artist Grants

Are you an artist? Are you looking for a way to elevate your passion? No matter what type of creative discipline you choose, you should check out the Creative Capital Award, which supports authentic and bold artists from all parts of the country and they just opened up their 2020 application. The Creative Capital award […]

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James Oscar Lee Solo Exhibition “Plodded Account” Opens January 12th

James Oscar Lee’s solo exhibition, Plodded Account, presents his most recent series of paintings which cinematically interact with one another in a way to tell a broader narrative: a drawn out address; a recollection of events.  James Oscar Lee is a Detroit-based painter and visual artist. His colorful abstract style and large-scale paintings are layered […]

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Call for Independent Curators: Detroit Art Week 2019 debuts “Young Curators, New Ideas V” at Trumbull & Porter Hotel

Detroit Art Week (July 16 – 21, 2019), an annual self-guided tour and citywide celebration of contemporary art in Detroit, is now accepting applications from independent curators for the 5th iteration of “Young Curators, New Ideas.” After a six-year hiatus, the ground-breaking, experimental initiative returns in search of 12 independent curators. In 2008, Detroit Art Week Founding […]

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“Divergence” Sculpture Lands in New Center Park Designed by CCS Student Adriana Ohar

College for Creative Studies student Adriana Ohar has designed and fabricated the newest public art addition to New Center, a sculpture entitled, “Divergence.”  The public artwork commission was a part of Broder & Sachse’s “Influence of Innovation” contest. The urban real estate development company in Detroit, along with partners College for Creative Studies and Midtown Detroit, […]

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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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“SECONDARY FRUIT BOWL” BY LINDSAY FARRIS FEATURED IN DAVID KLEIN WINDOWS

On November 2nd, artist and designer Lindsay Farris will debut two window installations entitled, “Secondary Fruit Bowl” at David Klein Gallery Detroit, curated by PLAYGROUND DETROIT. These ‘3-D paintings’ will be on view to the public alongside the upcoming exhibition, Stories Better Told by Others by Liz Cohen. The concept for Farris’ installation was something she had […]

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Potential in Proximity Aims to Engage Public on Arts Education, Accessibility + Displacement

Exploring Displacement & Arts Education in Community Spaces   Potential in Proximity is a two-day program aimed at creating space for Detroiters to directly engage in conversations regarding the state of economic and community displacement, accessibility and its relation to the arts in their city. The program includes panel discussions and other programming planned in concert with […]

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Hygienic Dress League “Value Proposition” Public Installations Open October 18th

“Value Proposition,” is an exhibition of three site-specific installations from artist duo Hygienic Dress League that explores the disconnect between humanity, value and the environment. Through various large scale sculptures featuring precious natural resources such as diamonds and elephants they create a surreal landscape that makes the viewer question societal norms and values placed on […]

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Loose Threads Pop-Up Group Exhibit Explores Clothing As Art

“Loose Threads” is a group exhibition curated by Paul (FFTY) Johnson with a notion that explores the the art of clothing and clothing as art. From the art that we make, to the clothes that we make them in, a handful of local designers share and showcase the specific particularities of what they do. This exhibition […]

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360 Degrees of Heidelberg Conference Focuses on Arts & Culture Sustainability

“At a time when arts and culture are helping define Detroit’s future, we must come together to push for more equitable growth and cultivate champions for our community,” said Heidelberg Project CEO and President Jenenne Whitfield.  The Heidelberg Project will host Detroit’s first grassroots arts conference from October 10-14th, 2018, 360 Degrees of Heidelberg. This weekend long […]

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