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Tag Archives: art

Constitution Day Inspires Art By Ferndale 1st and 2nd Graders

Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 18, 2023

1st and 2nd grade students use their imaginations to create paintings for Constitution day during art.

Royal Oak’s Artist Laureate Roberta Brown Makes Ordinary Extraordinary with Poetry

Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 28, 2023

Brown’s project is called “Poetry in Public Places.”

Explore: Red Pole Park in Southfield

Explore!, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 23, 2023

The color red is highly visible and symbolizes love, energy, and passion.

Explore: Huron Valley Council for the Arts in Highland

Commerce Twp., Explore!, Highland Twp., Holly, Milford, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 22, 2023

The gallery hosts the work of local artists, provides community classes and cultivates culture in the surrounding areas.

Ferndale School District Considers Facilities as CASA Moves and Kulick Remains Empty

Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 13, 2023

Students in the program come from Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Lamphere, Madison, Oak Park and Pontiac Districts. 

Contest for Kids K-8 to Create Art for Birmingham Farmers Market 2023 Tote Bags

Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 10, 2023

In preparation for its 21st season, the Birmingham Farmers Market invites children of all artistic abilities, in kindergarten through eighth grade, to participate in the 2023 tote bag design contest.

Orion Art Center and Library Partner for Art Contest Highlighting Mexican Gothic Novel

Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 3, 2022

With hopes of fostering a creative community partnership based in art and literature and promoting the library’s Makerspace, artists of all ages are invited to submit original works inspired by Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s novel Mexican Gothic.

Art Fills Nine Mile with DIY and Funky Ferndale

Ferndale, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 2, 2022

Over 200 artists lined areas along Nine Mile in Downtown Ferndale for a pair of artistic events – The Funky Ferndale Art Fair on the west, and DIY on the east.

Southfield Announces Photo Prize Winners

Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 19, 2022

The winning photographs and finalists will be featured in the City’s 2023 calendar and other city marketing materials.

New Mural in Pontiac Celebrates First Black Woman to Own Property in the City

All Stories, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 21, 2022

The project for the mural took about two months to complete including the prep for the Kickstarter, the design, and the painting. However, the process proved to be significant in engaging the community in addition to the finished product itself.

Holly Van Gogh’s Invite People to Come Make Art on Mondays

All Stories, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Holly, Rose Township, Springfield Twp/DavisburgBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 2, 2022

The group meets Mondays at the Karl Richter Community Center in Holly, from 11am to 1pm.

Tiles Made by Many Come Together for Mural in Rochester Hills

All Stories, Huntington Woods, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 17, 2022

The mural is 4.5 feet high and 20 feet wide and was unveiled July 12 at Thelma G. Spencer Park, 3701 John R. Road.

Dancers in the Green Room, Flowers in a Glass Vase Among Art Featured at Oakland County Parks this Summer

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Madison Hts., Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 8, 2022

Visitors to four Oakland County Parks can view artwork along the trails thanks to the popular Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Inside|Out art installation program.

Canvas Pontiac Art Competition Now Accepting Entries

All Stories, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 4, 2022

Artists can submit drawings, paintings, photographs, and digital art into any of four categories: photography, handcrafted, which includes digital art and NFTs, automotive themed, and mural proposals

Canvas Pontiac Launches Annual Art Competition with New Leadership and Vision

All Stories, Pontiac, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 23, 2022

Artwork can be submitted for Canvas Pontiac 2022 beginning July 1. Artists can submit drawings, paintings, photographs, and digital art into any of four categories: photography, handcrafted, which includes digital art and NFTs, automotive themed, and mural proposals.

June 30 – Ferndale Library Reception for Artist Loralee Grace

UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 22, 2022

The Ferndale Library’s Art & Exhibitions Committee will host a Reception for local visual artist Loralee Grace on June 30 from 6 pm – 8 pm, celebrating her current show, “Futurelands,” currently on display in the library’s program room.

“Better Every Year”: Artists Share Stories at Farmington’s Art on the Grand

All Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 17, 2022

While Art on the Grand featured seasoned professional artists from near and far, it also helped support local student artists.

DIA’s Inside Out Art Installations Come to Several Communities, Including Holly, Southfield, Madison Heights, Royal Oak and More

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Madison Hts., Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 17, 2022

The Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out pieces are being installed in the 26 cities chosen for the 2022 program in cities throughout the Metro Detroit area. 

Birmingham Seeking Designs for Mural in Ice Sports Arena

All Stories, BirminghamBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 3, 2022

The City invites all artists to submit a mural design to be placed on the interior wall inside the Arena’s Studio party room!

“Young Voices” Come Together for Student Art Show in Ferndale

All Stories, Berkley, Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 11, 2022

The exhibit featured over 40 student artists from Ferndale High School, University High School and CASA which includes kids from multiple area school districts. 

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