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Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
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The Dark Side
19 artists fascinated with the unseen perhaps more sinister side of human nature. The psychological and actual darkness of the unknown and possibly threatening. The uncomfortable that is intriguing, sometimes alarming and always captivating. Also on exhibit - Karen Gubitz: Beyond Craft, fiber works combining materials and techniques. Mark Benglian's paintings and the abstract paintings of Kim Fay's adult students. May 6-June 10.
Opening Reception, Friday May 6, 6-8pm. [Birmingham]
On view through June 10th.
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44Th Annual Glass International
You are invited to the Largest Glass Art Exhibition in the world! Over 400 works of contemporary glass art will be on display during the grand opening May 7th and will include 100 artists from 26 countries.
Opening Reception, Saturday May 7, 8-10:30pm. [Ferndale]
On view through June 25th.
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MATT TABER/ I want You to want Me
You never desire the thing; you always desire the context or qualities surrounding the thing. When you actually obtain the thing, it's a failure of your projection of the thing. It's a little bit like Midas. You want it to be gold right up until the moment you want a hamburger.
Opening Reception, Saturday May 7, 6-8pm. [Hamtramck]
On view through June 4th.
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MOCAD - Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
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Nancy Mitchnick Uncalibrated, + Mitch McEwen + Annette Kelm + Carlos Rolón/Dzine, with Music by Britney Stoney
Join MOCAD for the opening of Nancy Mitchnick: Uncalibrated,DEPE Space Resident Mitch McEwen Methexis Mitch McEwen, A(n) Office / McEwen Studio with a video series curated by A(n) Office and Dawn Lundy Martin, Detroit Affinities: Annette Kelm, and Carlos Rolón/Dzine Vintage Voyages. Members' preview: 6 to 7pm; free for members, Public preview: 7 to 9pm; free for members, $5 suggested donation, $7 for non-members after 9pm, and music performance by Britney Stoney at 10pm.
Opening Reception, Friday May 6, 6-11pm. [Midtown, Detroit]
On view through July 31st.
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Spread Art @detroit contemporary
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Dancing with the Art
Art, Dance and Music come together in an unusual collaboration with A.I.R. Harry C. Tabak and local dancers Lisa LaMarre and Rachel Harbert who will perform an interpretive live dance with video art projections combined with live improvisational music by Thomas Bell (prepaired piano soundboard, bass), James Cornish (flute, brass), Alex Koi (voice) and additioanl music by Mike Khoury (violin).
Opening Reception, Friday May 6, 8-10pm. [Woodbridge, Detroit]
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Apetechnology's Slendrotron
Apetechnology fires up 'Slendrotron' for May 7 opening at Public Pool. The art gang at Apetechnology refers to its work as Detroit Retrograde Futurism, a tongue in cheek reference to the Italian Futurists from the turn of the last century. The new show coming to Public Pool is called 'Slendrotron.' It is a combination of sculpture, sound, video installation and performance art added to engineering disciplines of robotic software and control hardware design.
Opening Reception, Saturday May 7, 7-11pm. [Hamtramck]
On view through June 18th.
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Closing Reception for Essay'd V
Closing reception for Essay'd V - an exhibition to reflect on Essay'd Installments #41-50, with artwork by Lynn Bennett-Carpenter, Jessica Frelinghuysen, Carole Harris, Megan Heeres, Addie Langford, Jason Murphy, Scott Northrup, David Philpott, Tylonn J. Sawyer, and Graem Whyte.
Closing Reception, Saturday May 7, 6-8pm. [Hamtramck]
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Mnemosyne: An Exploration of Myth & Memory
Hatch Art presents an exhibition of myth-inspired paintings by Detroit artist Linden from May 1- May 2., The reception features music by St. Zita performing sublime melodies--pairing the strings of the somber viola with the plucks of the Chinese guzheng. The paintings celebrate an imagined return of old mythologies to modern cityscapes. "Mnemosyne" is named for the forgotten goddess of time and memory. These paintings celebrate the wonder of renewal, transformation, the endurance of mystery, and hellish challenges endured.
Opening Reception, Friday May 6, 6-9pm. [Hamtramck]
On view through May 29th.
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University of Michigan Museum of Art
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'New Technologies and Victorian Society: Early British Photographs from the UMMA Collection' Guided Tour
The first half-century of British photography charts the journey of a new medium with distinct expressive and artistic potentials. Photography served as an aid to science and exploration but also captured aspects of British society in ways that are poetic and artistic. Some photographers demonstrated an interest in social reform while others revealed sentimental notions of the island's remote past. UMMA docents will introduce the trajectory of Victorian photography on display in this exhibition.
Sunday May 10, 2-3pm. [Ann Arbor]
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Birds of a Feather
A few years ago a group of artists - Suzanne Allen, Glenn Corey, Gwen Joy, Sabrina Nelson, and Gary van Gorp - got together to put on an exhibit at the Majestic Cafe in Detroit. They decided that the unifying theme of the show would be "Birds," and hence the title of the show, "Birds of a Feather." This year they are back together and include Laura Whitesides Host, Nancy Mosely and Joe Smith as part of the flock to show at Lawrence Street Gallery. One will see a variety of avian subjects: ornithological birds, fantasy birds, even English 'Birds.' It's an exhibition that will send you soaring
Opening Reception, Friday May 6, 6-9pm. [Ferndale]
On view through May 27th.
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17th annual juried Student Fine Art Exhibit
May is student art month in Northville. The Northville Art House is excited to present its 17th annual juried Student Fine Art Exhibit, featuring the work of middle and high school students.
Opening Reception, Friday May 6, 6-9pm. [Northville]
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Turn Down
Come celebrate Cinco De Mayo with the Stairwell Gallery for our inaugural exhibit featuring new works from Jesse Kasel. Jesse is a local Detroiter who has been influential on the arts and culture scene painting murals and making art in the city for years. His new work is exciting in quality and content. Reflecting this moment in time for the artist and the city the work uses colors, textures, and words to convey a feeling all to real for anyone who leads with their heart.. Tecates, Takis, and Oldies will be provided.
Opening Reception, Thursday May 5, 7-10pm. [Southwest, Detroit]
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Epiphany Glass Studio :
Join glass artist April Wagner and her team at epiphany glass studio for the annual epiphany glass Spring Show and Sale. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature glassblowing demonstrations, specially priced epiphany glass and StudioE items, and new gift certificates for glassblowing sessions that make the perfect gift for Mother's Day. Beginning today, patrons can purchase a gift certificate and reserve a glass flower-making session at the studio!
Saturday May 7, 12-6pm. [Pontiac]
Pewabic :
Join us at our Education Studio Open House to meet the incredible people that keep our adult and youth education programs vibrant and exciting. Staff and current students will be in our studio to share information about our classes, workshops and other special programs.
Saturday May 7, 11am-4pm. [East Side, Detroit]
Boll Family YMCA :
One Woman Exhibition of works by Deborah Marlowe Kashdan.
Thursday May 5, 6-8pm. [Downtown, Detroit]
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