Austen Brantley is a Detroit artist who makes sculptures and installations. With Plato’s allegory of the cave in mind, Brantley creates work through labor-intensive processes which can be seen explicitly as a personal exorcism ritual. They are inspired by a nineteenth-century tradition of works, in which an ideal of ‘Fulfilled Absence’ was seen as the… Continue reading AUSTEN BRANTLEY MUSÉ – Solo Exhibition
Spot Lite for the Opening Reception of "MOTION” on February 10! Take a first look at a new group art show that celebrates movement and dance. Let’s all move into this new year together and celebrate what “Moves” us. Whether it’s a Detroit dance floor or a tree swaying in the breeze, different motions evoke… Continue reading MOTION MOVEMENTS THAT INSPIRE US
Red Bull Heavy Metal is a single-day street snowboard contest that features the most progressive rail riding in the world. Following last winter’s revival in Duluth, MN, the highly touted street jam moves east to downtown Detroit’s iconic Hart Plaza on February 11th. With over 40 of the world’s top snowboarders set to descend onto… Continue reading RED BULL HEAVY METAL SNOWBOARD CONTEST @HART PLAZA
Saturday, February 11th from 6pm-10pm for the reception of @deneaudarcel exhibition "New Neighbors" and Paul Farr's exhibition "World Imagined" Darcel Deneau has viewed Detroit as a source of inspiration for over 20 years. Using glass and objects she finds around the city, she builds images of Detroit that parallel its current growth, finding that there’s a striking… Continue reading Darcel Deneau “New Neighbors” and Paul Farr’s “World Imagined” exhibition
Freya & Dragonfly Detroit Blue Love Opening Party, No RSVP Featuring: Sheefy Tony Rave Phillip Simpson India Solomon Tony Whlgn @freyadetroit @dragonflydetroit @tonywhlgn @sheefymcfly @indysolomon @artbyphillipsimpson @thor_jones_
Art Night at the Chakrubs Showroom! All art supplies are provided but it is encouraged to bring something creative to work on. $10 suggested donation. All proceeds go to making art night bigger and better than before! There will be a lineup of prominent local DJ's and a special mystery guest musician doing a live… Continue reading Art Night Detroit @ Chakrubs Showroom
The 4th edition of @discopunk2023 is happening on the 17th 🔐 Save the date! We got a healthy line up of friends and music. Live Dj sets from @dj_deadphone @djkairosmusic @gabriellelarion And live music from @azablackbby @___tmt_ Art and mercy for sale by @stay_within 9-1am $10 donations for entry
Join a group of hungry degen coders and collectors on a journey to explore the local food and art scene. CHECKIN FOR A CHANCE TO WIN! 1 in 5 who check-in to the dinner will have a shot at winning $20! Get the 1/1 NFT
Reyes | Finn is pleased to present Get Together, a group exhibition of Detroit-based artists that opens February 25. The show is dedicated to the creative life of Detroit, to its emerging and established artists, and to the significance of the region as a historical center of avant-garde art production. We are so proud to… Continue reading Get Together
Join us at Midnight Temple in Eastern Market on Wednesday, March 1st at 7pm for a night of the arts!
Design Core Detroit is hosting a meetup for interested event organizers of the Detroit Month of Design on Thursday, March 2nd from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Hunt Street Station. In this session, we review best practices, FAQs, and anti-ableism tips. This year’s festival theme is “United by Design” because the quality of our future depends… Continue reading Design Core Detroit Month of Design – Info Session
Teachers and students from the Michigan Japanese Heritage Center will lead participants in making Washi, a traditional Japanese paper made using fibers from the inner bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub, or kōzo bush. Generally tougher than paper made from wood pulp, Washi is used in many traditional arts, like Origami, Shodo, and… Continue reading Washi Making Workshop – DIA
Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience is necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 - Adult (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited. Free with general admission *General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland,… Continue reading Drawing in the Galleries: Japanese & Korean Art and Indian & Southeast Asian Art
Teachers and students from the Michigan Japanese Heritage Center will lead participants in making Washi, a traditional Japanese paper made using fibers from the inner bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub, or kōzo bush. Generally tougher than paper made from wood pulp, Washi is used in many traditional arts, like Origami, Shodo, and… Continue reading Washi Making Workshop – DIA
