JJs in Madison Heights Expanding with Art Gallery/Bar (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 18, 2018) Madison Heights, MI – The owners of JJ’s Bar and Grill have come up with a vision of bringing the artistic community together with a new addition to their 26085 John R Rd location. Every Artist Bar and Gallery will be…
Art Created by Fire Celebrated in Royal Oak (Mark H. Stowers, June 11, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – This weekend Downtown Royal Oak was on fire. The 24th Annual Clay, Glass and Metal Show was renamed the Art of Fire and was held this past weekend. Artists from around the United States gathered to show…
Man Arrested for Royal Oak Mural, Says it Was Worth It (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 25, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – A 38 year old Royal Oak man has been arrested for malicious destruction of property after painting a mural of cartoon-like bunnies and fur-balls on a railroad overpass on Farnum near Maple just blocks…
Man Arrested for Royal Oak Mural, Says it Was Worth It (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 25, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – A 38 year old Royal Oak man has been arrested for malicious destruction of property after painting a mural of cartoon-like bunnies and fur-balls on a railroad overpass on Farnum near Maple just blocks…
Pontiac Celebrates the Arts (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Downtown Pontiac was bustling Friday evening as the Arts and Cultural Commission hosted the inaugural Arts and Culture Crawl. Businesses along Saginaw Street hosted performances and art exhibits from creators of all ages. Among them was rapper Sean Preston who got the…
Pontiac Celebrates the Arts (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Downtown Pontiac was bustling Friday evening as the Arts and Cultural Commission hosted the inaugural Arts and Culture Crawl. Businesses along Saginaw Street hosted performances and art exhibits from creators of all ages. Among them was rapper Sean Preston who got the…
Love Art Deco? Author Sheds Light on Man Behind Detroit’s Architectural Marvels (Dennis Burck, May 7, 2018) Birmingham, MI – One someone mentions Detroit architecture, one name comes to mind: Albert Kahn. However, though Kahn was at the helm of the firm responsible for some of Detroit’s architectural gems, much of the creative work can…
Artist Kevin Burdick Shares Creation of New Train Mural in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 1, 2018) Holly, MI – A new mural covers the back of the building where Broad Street and Battle Alley meet in Downtown Holly, across the street from the Holly Hotel. What once was a gray railroad scene taking up…
Artist Kevin Burdick Shares Creation of New Train Mural in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 1, 2018) Holly, MI – A new mural covers the back of the building where Broad Street and Battle Alley meet in Downtown Holly, across the street from the Holly Hotel. What once was a gray railroad scene taking up…
Canvas Pontiac Accepting Art Submissions (Canvas Pontiac, April 22, 2018) Pontiac, MI- Canvas Pontiac is pleased to announce that the 2018 contest is open for submissions, giving artists a chance to win $2,000 and have their work displayed on a large scale in the city’s historic downtown. Canvas Pontiac is held in partnership…
Canvas Pontiac Accepting Art Submissions (Canvas Pontiac, April 22, 2018) Pontiac, MI- Canvas Pontiac is pleased to announce that the 2018 contest is open for submissions, giving artists a chance to win $2,000 and have their work displayed on a large scale in the city’s historic downtown. Canvas Pontiac is held in partnership…
Creativity Connects Veterans and Community at Holly Art Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 18, 2018) Holly, MI – When people think of veterans, many words and images come to mind, but artistic is not usually one of the first. But the volunteers at the Holly Area Veterans Resource Center know better. “Veterans are here, and…
Creativity Connects Veterans and Community at Holly Art Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 18, 2018) Holly, MI – When people think of veterans, many words and images come to mind, but artistic is not usually one of the first. But the volunteers at the Holly Area Veterans Resource Center know better. “Veterans are here, and…
Hazel Park Soon to See New Sculpture Near City Hall (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 24, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – In the coming weeks, visitors to Hazel Park’s municipal center could notice a new sculpture. “Movement in Color,” created by Mark Beltchenko, stands at 11 ft tall and features geographic shapes as well as rods…
Hazel Park Soon to See New Sculpture Near City Hall (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 24, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – In the coming weeks, visitors to Hazel Park’s municipal center could notice a new sculpture. “Movement in Color,” created by Mark Beltchenko, stands at 11 ft tall and features geographic shapes as well as rods…
Royal Oak Accepting Applications for Public Art Submissions (ROFCA, March 24, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts (ROCFA) is excited to announce its sixth annual call for artists to submit applications for temporary display of public art in downtown Royal Oak, Michigan. Artwork will be displayed from July 2018 to…
Royal Oak Accepting Applications for Public Art Submissions (ROFCA, March 24, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts (ROCFA) is excited to announce its sixth annual call for artists to submit applications for temporary display of public art in downtown Royal Oak, Michigan. Artwork will be displayed from July 2018 to…
Royal Oak Accepting Applications for Public Art Submissions (ROFCA, March 24, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts (ROCFA) is excited to announce its sixth annual call for artists to submit applications for temporary display of public art in downtown Royal Oak, Michigan. Artwork will be displayed from July 2018 to…
M Contemporary Art Cuts Ribbon, Features Detroit From Above (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 24, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Downtown Ferndale welcomed the newest art gallery M Contemporary Art last Friday with a ribbon cutting and artist reception. After a soft opening in Jan, the Feb. event featured Brian Day, a photographer who uses a drone to…
Persistence of the Imagination Art Reception at Ferndale Library Feb. 22 FERNDALE, MI- Harkening the end of winter and ushering in Women’s History Month, “The Persistence of the Imagination” is a celebration of feminine courage and endurance, hosted at the Ferndale Library, Feb 11 – March 31. This exhibition brings together intuitive paintings and assemblage…