Art
Highlighting Detroit’s Invisible Artists: Local Art Workers
The most interesting takeaway of ARTWORK is the framework itself, which seeks to center the artists who have, historically, played an overlooked role in making the art world turn.
Michigan
News
After 70 Former Workers Cite “Toxic Work Environment,” MOCA Detroit Terminates Executive Director
After conducting an internal investigation, the MOCAD board concluded that Elysia Borowy-Reeder’s leadership “fell short of its goals for diversity, inclusivity and a healthy work environment.”
News
2020 ArtPrize Exhibition Canceled Over COVID-19 Concerns
Concerns over the difficulty of travel, low attendance, and gathering restrictions prompted the decision to cancel one of the largest public art events in the US.
Announcement
Stamps Gallery Presents the 2020 MFA Thesis Exhibition sometimes something
Work by Sally Clegg, Kim Karlsrud, Erin McKenna, and Abhishek Narula will be on view at the Stamps Gallery at the University of Michigan, March 13–May 2.
Announcement
The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Presents David Park: A Retrospective, on View Through March 15
Join the KIA on March 12 for an evening talk with Helen Park Bigelow and return March 13 for David Park and the Bay Area Figurative Movement: A Symposium at the KIA.
Announcement
Dlectricity, Detroit's Light and Art Festival, Is Now Accepting Artist Applications
Dlectricity returns September 25-26, 2020. The deadline for artists to apply is March 3, 2020.
Announcement
Apply for a Residency With Stamps School of Art & Design + Institute for Humanities at the University of Michigan
Roman Witt Residents receive an honorarium of $20,000 in addition to housing, studio space, and up to $10,000 funding support for project materials, installation, and de-installation. Applications are due by January 31, 2020.
Announcement
Cranbrook Academy of Art Announces Six New Full-Tuition Fellowships
Full tuition support for MFA students in 2D Design, 3D Design, 4D Design, Ceramics, Painting and Sculpture. Applications are due by February 1, 2020.
Art
Two Artists Merge Their Divergent Worlds Into a Veritable Wonderland
If Hirosuke Yabe’s sculptural compositions are like a Miyazaki-esque stage play, then Summer Wheat’s large-scale paintings form a colorful and dynamic backdrop.
Announcement
Stamps Gallery and New Media Caucus Present Border Control: Traversing Horizons in Media Practice
On view from September 20, 2019 – November 10, 2019 at Stamps Gallery in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Art
After Controversy, Disability Drag Show Brings Down the House
"Project [1]: Crossed Lines" demonstrated that performers are changing stereotypes about art and disability.
Announcement
Red Bull Arts Detroit Opens Applications for 2020 Artist Residency and Curatorial Fellowship
All applications are due by September 30 and will be reviewed by the selection committee comprised of Michelle Grabner, Joiri Minaya, Legacy Russell, and Michael Stone Richards.