She encourages families who want to start similar businesses with their kids to find shared interests and tap into what family members strengths are to work on the project together.
Visitors can come year round to enjoy the art, which includes pieces by Barr as well as other artists.
Through the Art in Public Spaces program, the Public Arts Board aims to identify, fund and secure artwork for display within the City.
“It’s been 10 years of building community, 10 years of helping creative entrepreneurs get a start, 10 years of being a shopping destination unlike any other in Michigan,” Chris said.
Those interested in stories of perseverance, faith, oppression, bravery, Middle Eastern cultures and Arab Jews, will find her talk interesting.
Sadly the rain has already begun to wash the powdery colors away, but the pictures are a hit on social media.
Twenty percent of every item sold goes to food, as well as personal goods such as tampons, pads, and shampoo for women and children in the area.
Twenty percent of every item sold goes to food, as well as personal goods such as tampons, pads, and shampoo for women and children in the area.
Clawson Makers Market Aims for Art as an Experience (Christian Miller, Feb. 20, 2019) Clawson is welcoming a new business among its ranks at the end of the month. The Clawson Makers Market, located at 808 W. 14 mile, offers patrons access to handmade creations from local artists. Owned by Bonnie Swope, the establishment offers…
Hazel Park Touts Public Art with “Artober” (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 17, 2018) Hazel Park, MI- Throughout the month of October, Hazel Parkers are celebrating public art with pieces installed throughout the city. Dubbed “Artober,” the project provides exposure for local artists and a reason for people to visit the community. “The Hazel Park…
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…
Justin Bean’s “Geometrics” Graces Woods Gallery Walls (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 26, 2017) Huntington Woods, MI – “The East Coast has enough artists,” joked Justin Bean as he explained the decision to move from Philadelphia to Royal Oak, not far from his hometown of Huntington Woods. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts-learned painter held…
Royal Oak: Austen Brantley Studio Hosting Fundraiser for Teen Arts Program Oct. 14 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Friday, October 14. Austen Brantley, a 20 year old Royal Oak artist who is a regular at the Clay, Glass and Metal Show as well as other events produced by Integrity Shows, is hosting a fundraiser…
Art Show Helps Fund FernCare Free Clinic (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 13, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Art and good health go hand in hand, especially when it’s an art gallery fund raiser for a free health clinic for people without health insurance. Level One Bank hosted an exhibition opening on March 11, featuring the work…
Author/Illustrator Fair at Orion Twp. Library Dec. 5 (EVENT page) The Giving Season: Annual Author/Illustrator Fair Saturday, December 5 Orion Twp. Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48362 Drop in anytime between 1:00p and 4:00p to meet authors and illustrators (including our own Ms. Kristen!) Books for readers of all ages will be available…
Art on 11 Mile: Royal Oak Announces Winners (Judy Davids, City of Royal Oak Press Release, Nov. 6, 2015) The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts (ROCFA) officially announced the winners of the 11 Mile Public Art Project today. From nearly 60 applications, artworks by Richard Bennett of Detroit, Mark Beltchenko of Grosse Pointe Park,…
The exhibition of Clinton Snider’s new paintings runs through June 30, at Susanne Hilberry Gallery, 700 Livernois, north of 8 Mile, in Ferndale. Visit http://www.susannehilberrygallery.com/ or call 248-541-4700 for information.
Weingarden was recognized by the Farmington Area Arts Commission as Artist in Residence for 1996. Weingarden’s work is available online through Astrology Café at…