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#BLACKiD Exhibition Opening
#BLACKiD will be the second installment of the Black Identity art exhibition curated by Laura Gibson of Chiliad Creatives and Don Dudley of FOiR in concert with The Carr Center Gallery. Black Identity celebrates and investigates the many intersections of black culture such as sex, music, politics, racism and all aspects of the diasporic lineage of Black people. The exhibition features a diverse range of artists spanning a variety of mediums comprised of Detroit based artists. #BLACKiD will be on display for a month following the opening night until July 13th.
Opening Reception, Friday June 15th,
6-11pm
[Downtown, Detroit]
1505 Woodward Ave.
On view through July 13th.
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Artists Who Stitch Opening Reception
Please join us for an evening of wine, beer, refreshments and fiber based artwork. This exhibition was curated by Jack Summers. This group show highlights artists who incorporate needle-and-thread technique into their artwork. Exhibited artists include Jeanne Bieri, Sandra Cardew, Kelly Darke, Mary Fortuna, Jennifer Gould, Carole Harris, Sarah Mark, Marilyn Pruka, Scott Northrup, Dolores Slowinski, Mark Newport, Emily Wood and Boisali Biswas.
Opening Reception, Friday June 15th,
6-9pm.
[Midtown, Detroit]
4719 Woodward Ave.
On view through July 14th.
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Punk Graphics & Shepard Fairey
This summer Cranbrook Art Museum dives head-first into the depths of punk and post-punk culture with the debut of "Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die: Punk Graphics, 1976-1986" and "Shepard Fairey: Salad Days, 1989-1999.". On Friday, June 15, join Art Museum Director Andrew Blauvelt, artist Shepard Fairey, collector Andrew Krivine to celebrate the opening of these two landmark exhibitions.
Opening Reception, Friday June 15th,
6-10pm.
[Bloomfield Hills]
39221 Woodward Ave.
On view through October 7th.
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EDITION Highlight: Brian Caponi, green shade west
Simone DeSousa EDITION is excited to present our June highlight, featuring all new works by ceramics artist Brian Caponi. Meet the artist this Saturday, June 16, 4-6 pm!
Saturday, June 16th,
4-6pm
[Midtown, Detroit]
444 W. Willis, Units 111 and 112
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Flint Magazine Launch: Issues 1 & 2
Join founding editors Maia Asshaq & Benjamin Gaydos for the official launch of Flint Magazine. The event will feature a conversation with Julia Yezbick & Lindsey Lodhie of Sensate Journal (who will be unveiling Sensate Journal 2.0) followed by performances by Viki Viktoria, Matt Conzett, & Cy Tulip.
Saturday June 16th,
6:30-10:30pm.
[Eastern Market, Detroit]
1464 Gratiot Ave.
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Relations Between: Elysia Vandenbussche Solo Exhibition Opening
PLAYGROUND DETROIT presents Relations Between featuring multi-disciplinary artist Elysia Vandenbussche. The exhibit explores and breaks boundaries of traditional crafts, the concept of a canvas, and skill combined with intuition through her porcelain wall installations.
Opening Reception, Saturday June 16th
6-9pm.
[MacDougal-Hunt, Detroit]
2845 Gratiot Ave.
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Sanctuary Opening Party
Join us for the opening party of our upcoming exhibition, Sanctuary. Meet the artists, have a drink and check out this show in which fifteen artists from Ypsi Alloy Studios explore their interpretations of the theme, Sanctuary. Ypsi Alloy Studios is a shared studio for artists to make, create, and collaborate. It was founded by Ilana Houten, Elize Jekabson, and Jessica Tenbusch in 2015 and is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Opening Reception, Friday, June 15th,
117 W Liberty St.
On view through July 14th.
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The Forge Presents: Flux
From the mind of DJ Knifehouse in collaboration with The Forge we bring you Flux- a melding of art, music, culture, and community. This event is a showcase of local talent, a platform for artists to come together and collaborate on something greater than themselves. We have so much in store that we can't wait to share with you! All proceeds will be donated to Hope Against Trafficking in an effort to better the lives of those in our local communities.
Saturday June 16th,
12-10pm.
[Grandmont Rosedale, Detroit]
14865 Ashton Rd.
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Contemporary Views in Photography
Please join us for the opening reception of our first group photography show, Contemporary Views in Photography. We will be featuring the work of four accomplished photographers: Jackie Nabat, Owen Strzelewicz, Sarah Nesbitt, and Ewolf. Each artist will showcase his or her unique style, theme, and mood. We intentionally kept the perimeters very open in order to create an eclectic exhibition. We invite you all to join us as we welcome this talented group on their opening night. Light refreshments will be served.
Opening Reception, Saturday June 16th,
7-11pm.
[Ferndale]
522 E. Nine Mile Rd.
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Lectures and Other Events
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Pages Bookshop:
On Wednesday, June 20, Pages Bookshop in northwest Detroit will celebrate Detroit's vibrant art, architecture, and literature by hosting an evening of readings and multimedia presentations by three distinctive authors.
Wednesday, June 20th, 6-7:30pm. [Grandmont Rosedale, Detroit] 19560 Grand River Ave.
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Short essays, Workshops, and Events
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NEW! 102 Nancy Rodwan
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Photorealism @
Flint Institute of Arts
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Michael Luchs @
MOCAD
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McArthur Binion Curates @
Hill Gallery
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