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Nora Chapa Mendoza, 92, is awarded the 2024 Kresge Eminent Artist title and a $100,000 prize for her art and activism.

The Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills reopened with a new exhibit after a $31 million renovation, prioritizing survivor stories, particularly from Michigan.

Detroit students showcase their artwork in "Celebrating Black Arts" at the Carr Center, highlighting the theme "Awakening," to celebrate Black History Month.

Father and son are featured in separate exhibits at the Detroit Historical Museum, marking the first time in its history to concurrently spotlight a parent and child.

Dearborn Public Library invites teens to enter the "What Dearborn Means to Me" Teen Art Contest by April 1 for a chance to display their work and win prizes.

Dearborn hosts senior-focused Arts and Crafts events at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in March, featuring a craft show and a family craft day.

Detroit unveils a large cleat art installation to celebrate the upcoming NFL Draft, with each piece representing a charity that will benefit from post-event auctions.

The Carr Center in Detroit is facing closure due to financial struggles and is seeking $600,000 to recover from the pandemic and complete construction on its performance studio.

The Bookstock used book and media sale is happening in Livonia, offering titles from various genres, with proceeds supporting local literacy projects.

A mural of Detroit Lions' Aidan Hutchinson has been unveiled in Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft, symbolizing the city's pride and dreams for future NFL stars.

Jessica Care Moore has been named Detroit's poet laureate, committed to engaging the community with poetry and continuing the legacy of her predecessor, Naomi Long Madgett.

The wreck of the Adella Shores, a steamship lost in 1909, has been found in Lake Superior by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society.

Archaeologists at Michigan's Colonial Michilimackinac uncovered an 18th-century brass ring amid ongoing excavations, providing insight into the era's trade and daily life.

The Kresge Foundation has awarded $1 million to 35 Detroit artists through the Kresger Artist Fellowships and Gilda Snowden Emerging Artist Awards, with individual grants increased to $40,000.

Detroit has launched the 'Arts Alleys' initiative, using $5.4 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, aiming to enhance nine alleys around the city with local art and infrastructure improvements.

Sterling Heights invites Michigan artists to design new clock faces for the Fire Station #1 tower, reflecting the local fire department's spirit, with a $500 prize for the chosen artwork.

The Michigan Museum of Horror has added Charles Manson's remains to its collection, sparking interest and controversy among fans of true crime and horror.

Cooley Law School received a 136-year-old scroll from Hilary Cooley, marking Justice Thomas M. Cooley's 1887 appointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission by President Cleveland.

Six new murals enhance Detroit's Joe Louis Greenway in a community-driven project supported by a $90,000 grant, aiming to beautify and unify neighborhoods.

The Sterling Heights Public Library seeks an artist to decorate 15 column bases linking it to the police station, with a budget of $5,000 covering all expenses. Proposals are due by October 28, 2024.

Detroit's Fox Theatre has renovated its seating to combine historical design with modern features, including new cup holders and lighted aisle indicators.

Detroit seeks an artist to create a statue of Joe Louis, focusing on his impact outside of boxing, to be installed on the city’s west side as part of the Joe Louis Greenway trail.

Detroit artist Elton Monroy Duran unveiled folklore-inspired sculptures in Mexicantown, symbolizing Mexican and Aztec culture infused with the city's automotive history.

Cultivate, an art space in Grand Rapids, is closing due to sustainability issues, the owner's health, and other factors, despite having created jobs, hosted exhibits, and served many artists.

The 49th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald's sinking is marked with a closed ceremony at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, live-streamed for virtual attendees.

Detroit selected local artist Austen Brantley to design a new statue of Joe Louis that highlights his impact on golf and racial barriers, set for unveiling in August 2025.

The Detroit Artists Apprentice Program (DAAP) pairs emerging artists with mentors and sponsors public artworks, providing $10,000 grants to participants.

An unexpected natural art show of frozen sand sculptures emerged on the shores of Lake Michigan in St. Joseph after a winter storm, stunning locals and social media users.

The Artist Village and Detroit Blight Busters receive a $1 million state grant for the Sunflower Arts Center, part of Detroit's Blight to Beauty initiative to revitalize the city.

The historic Four Star Theatre in Grand Rapids hosted a Kwanzaa kick-off event with drumming, singing, and an artist market, highlighting community and African heritage.

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum opened an exhibit honoring President Jimmy Carter following his death, emphasizing his friendship with Ford after their 1976 electoral competition.

The World of Winter Festival in Grand Rapids begins this week, featuring art and activities celebrating the cold weather, including performances and interactive installations.

Detroit artist Edward Stross, nicknamed "Gonzo," made a life-sized lion out of snow to support the Lions for the playoffs, attracting local attention.

Detroit celebrates Black History Month with an event by City Historian Jamon Jordan and pianist Alvin Waddles at the Charles H. Wright Museum, focused on Detroit's diverse musical impact.

Governor Whitmer of Michigan announces a K-12 student art contest to design the 2025 State of the State program cover, encouraging creativity and state pride.

Portage celebrates Black History Month with a local artist's exhibit at City Hall, featuring Sharmane Flanders' multimedia work on personal and collective histories.

Detroit is seeking artists to create murals in Southwest's Bagley Arts Alley, aiming to revitalize the area and foster community. Submissions are open until February 24, 2025.

Motor City Match supports Someday, a new Detroit venture by Cass Tech alumni Jantae’ Spinks and Samuel Trotter, blending art and bakery. It's the program's 180th brick-and-mortar project, aimed at stimulating local entrepreneurship and economy.

Dearborn celebrates April Arts Month with free cultural events, including the Arty Party, Mayor’s Arts Awards, gallery visits, and concerts by Dearborn Symphony and the National Arab Orchestra.

The Dearborn Mayor's Arts Awards honored local artists and art benefactors, recognizing contributions across seven categories at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.

InsideOut Literary Arts unveils a mural on Detroit's Avenue of Fashion, celebrating 30 years of fostering youth creativity through partnership with Detroit City Walls.

Sterling Heights Public Library's walkway is now adorned with two new art installations, including a mural wrapped around pillars and a painted bench, reflecting community pride and creativity.

Detroit is revitalizing its alleys by turning nine spaces into art hubs, with 47 artists contributing murals and sculptures, as announced by the city’s Arts Office.

Detroit ACE Office and Fisher Theatre host "The Wiz" ACE Family Night on June 24 with pre-show activities, aimed to make theater accessible to a wider audience with discounts and inclusivity.

The Cathedral Arts Apartments opened in Detroit, offering 53 affordable homes and a training center for locals in property management and maintenance skills.

Detroit celebrates the transformation of alleys into art spaces, with four Arts Alleys opening soon, featuring local artist installations, funded by the American Rescue Plan and the Knight Foundation.

Jessica Care moore receives a $50,000 fellowship from the Academy of American Poets for Detroit literacy projects.

Sterling Heights Fire Station #1 introduces a new public art installation featuring patriotic and service-oriented symbols, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Mayor Michael Taylor and council members.

Detroit's first City Symphony, composed by Patrick Prouty, will premiere on September 19 in a free concert conducted by Ingrid Martin, marking a culturally significant event for the city.

Detroit's art scene welcomes autumn with local alley events featuring music, performances by Big Herk and Thornetta Davis, and a premiere by Ms. Tammy Black. A fundraiser for Alkebu-Lan Village also features dinner and dancing.

Detroit's "Family Night at the Theatre" for "The Wiz" hit record sales, with initiatives like discounted tickets and pre-show activities, boosting community engagement in the arts.

Detroit fashion designer Cheryl Zemke exhibits art based on Marie Antoinette at Padzieski Art Gallery, blending fashion with history, offering events like a fashion show and artist talks, all with free admission.

Detroit has launched James Baldwin Sidewalk Libraries, featuring local artists' designs, to celebrate Baldwin's work and promote literature engagement in the community.

The Detroit Institute of Arts is presenting an exhibition of Native American art focusing on Anishinaabe artists, featuring over 60 creators and offering a blend of traditional and contemporary works.

Detroit ACE partners with Broadway in Detroit for discounted tickets to "Back to the Future: The Musical" with family activities and a DeLorean photo op.

An eighth-grader from Detroit won the "Color The Roar" Detroit Lions coloring book contest, beating over 50 other students with her artwork. She received a jersey and Lions swag for her efforts.

The Detroit Historical Museum opened an exhibit called "Detroit Red Wings at 100" celebrating the centennial of the hockey team with memorabilia, interactive elements, and history.

The Henry Ford Museum offered free entry on December 1 to honor the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks' historic act, which is part of their exhibit "With Liberty and Justice for All."

Detroit invites artists to submit designs for a statue honoring Joe Louis's influence in equestrian sports, with a $175,000 commission. The statue will be part of a series highlighting his life beyond boxing.

The Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program is accepting applications for the 2026 seasons for artists to create work inspired by Michigan's wilderness.

Lake Erie's receding waters revealed hidden treasures like a 1969 Volkswagen axle and a vintage class ring in Luna Pier, Michigan, following a seiche caused by a bomb cyclone.

Tyree Guyton, creator of the Heidelberg Project, receives the 2026 Kresge Eminent Artist award, marking 40 years of his influential work in Detroit's art scene.

Detroit celebrates Black History Month with a free event featuring City Historian Jamon Jordan and pianist Alvin Waddles; a mix of history lecture and musical performance at the Charles H. Wright Museum.

Howard Handler is stepping down as president of 313 Presents with a final day of March 31, 2026, capping a nearly seven‑year run leading Detroit’s top live‑music promoter. The company says the move is a planned transition.

Wayne State’s Reuther Library will house the Heidelberg Project’s nonprofit archive, preserving four decades of photos, records and community programming for research.

Interlochen Arts Academy students will perform with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at Orchestra Hall on March 10 in a semiquincentennial program featuring a new Marsalis cello concerto and Reena Esmail’s RE|member.

The Charles H. Wright Museum says federal and state aid is tapering and has asked the city for emergency support to avoid layoffs and reduced hours.

A city-backed arts program will place up to 200 Detroit teens in paid summer roles, pairing creative training with workplace skills and a paycheck.

Motown Museum opens 'Psychedelic Soul' in the Esther Gordy Edwards Centre, showcasing rare vinyl, vintage fashion and immersive installations from April 17 to Sept. 27, 2026.

The Detroit Jazz Festival revealed its Sept. 4–7 lineup and named Joe Lovano artist‑in‑residence, setting up a Labor Day weekend stacked with legends and local homecomings.

Mayor Mary Sheffield's team will recruit a new arts director and is considering a standalone, budget-neutral culture office reporting to the mayor.

The DIA's Contemporary Anishinaabe Art survey closes this weekend after topping attendance projections; the museum is seeking to buy pieces and may tour the show.

A $50M performing-arts complex on the Detroit–Grosse Pointe Park border is nearing completion, promising a mid‑400s‑seat theater and the Manoogian art gallery. Organizers are finalizing an opening schedule amid lingering permitting questions.

Jennifer Gilbert is consigning major works to Sotheby’s, with proceeds to fund Lumana, the new Detroit arts nonprofit planned for Stanton Yards. The lineup includes Joan Mitchell and Kenneth Noland.

Cranbrook Schools has received a $15 million gift to convert a 1932 gymnasium on its Bloomfield Hills campus into a modern performing arts center.

After an eight‑month renovation, MOCAD reopens this weekend with new street‑facing windows, a Learning Studio and a spring slate of Detroit artists. Mayor Mary Sheffield attended the preview.

Howell’s upstairs theater came alive again as Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance opened a short run on the unrestored 1881 stage, raising funds for restoration. Limited seating and original acoustics made opening night feel like a rare, local moment.

Olayami Dabls has sued the City of Detroit, saying crews demolished a building covered in dozens of his murals in July 2024; the federal VARA suit seeks nearly $5 million.

A renovated concert hall on Maple Street, District 142 has become a mid‑size stop for national tours and throwback bills, bringing new energy to Wyandotte’s downtown. Locals and promoters say the mix of sound, accessibility and sensible prices is already paying off.

The Chicks will open a 16‑night Taking the Long Way anniversary tour at Detroit’s Fox Theatre on Sept. 30; presales begin June 3. The band will perform the album in full.

Downtown Amherstburg will host a Brazilian Village June 12–14 as part of the 51st Carrousel of the Nations, with streets closed and vendors lining Dalhousie and Richmond. The pop-up joins the town's Open Air Weekends and aims to steer festival crowds into the historic core.