This week in Metro Detroit

Artists talk about their work

It’s Detroit Month of Design, and artists from across the Metro are showing off their creativity, innovation and ingenuity.

The winning design depicts a colorful and abstract Huron River, green burr oak trees and a bold city skyline.

Program allows artist to feature chalk art and educate guests

This annual event runs through Sunday with hundreds of vendors

Closures will last through midnight on Saturday.

Motawi Tileworks is hosting a special tilemaking event

Residents have until Friday to vote for their favorite.

“Thank you to our amazing community for two decades of community and fun. We are excited to announce that this year’s kick off events are now a three fair collaboration, and we look forward to having everyone join us July 16!” said Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original, Executive Director Angela Kline.

Art, food and music at the Michigan Glass Project

Browse the work of 90 artists during the annual Westside Art Hop in Ann Arbor.

Local 4 Style Editor Jon Jordan breaks down Motor City automotive art

Individual artists or teams from around the United States are eligible to submit designs for one or both projects up until 11:59 p.m. on June 23.

As the 2024 Michigan Doodle for Google Winner, the design incorporates different elements to show his wish for the future, like a tree, an apple and an electric vehicle.

The bicentennial exhibit contains art showing the Ann Arbor community and iconic landmarks including the Original Cottage Inn location, the Main and Liberty intersection, the Michigan Theatre, Nickels Arcade, and The Beer Depot on William Street.

Each grantee was randomly selected by Creative Washtenaw’s board chair Tina Walther from a group of 25 candidates around the county.

Exhibition runs through Oct. 20 at The Wright

A new collaborative logo serves as a reminder of how the three fairs intersect with Ann Arbor and the city’s commitment to creativity and expression.

“I remember seeing a huge painting at Café Zola years ago at a Mother’s Day brunch and I was enchanted by it throughout our entire meal,” said artist Ayanna Bell.

Each of the three pianos will be painted with a design submitted by a University of Michigan student.

On Friday, June 21, popular downtown Tree Town bars will feature custom cocktails for Artini 2024.

“Ouroboros,” fills up the 1,200-square-foot space of the Irving Stenn Jr. Family Gallery with objects found in local waterways that have been reimagined as art and musical instruments used to create a dynamic soundscape.

Local organization handmakes art with love

Her “doodles” sold out her first show

Murals will be installed on the basketball courts at Bicentennial Park and Leslie Park next summer.

New Rochester Hills studio will bring out your inner artist

The fair will sprawl along Fourth Avenue and Ann Street on Saturday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 29.

The award is given to artists and organizations to recognize their impacts on the “cultural and aesthetic richness” of Tree Town’s public art, officials said.

Craig Linderman creates what he calls "turnable" art

From 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17, the Plaza Drive organization is celebrating 12 years of being a community makers space.

To participate, young creatives can bring 5 pieces of art to one of two juried sessions.

Designs include Michigan and holiday themes

Tree Town native artist Asha Jordan explores race, identity and hiding one’s true self in her latest exhibition at CultureVerse.

Look out for these demonstrations this week at the Ann Arbor Art Fair.

Humanize the Numbers shows the stories, faces and perspectives of incarcerated individuals as they express themselves in ways not allowed by the prison system.

With Art Fair starting Thursday, we asked our audience to give us their best survival tips and tricks

While known across the United States for the massive crowds and talented artists it brings to Tree Town, the annual fair is also known for its wacky weather.

Ann Arbor Art Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, then from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Ann Arbor Art Fair runs July 20th - July 22nd

Hear about the Street Art Fair happening this weekend

The Ann Arbor Art Fair is massive, and we want your top tips for surviving the event.

Community members can join artists and musicians to beautify Main Street by painting mandalas and coloring a chalk mural on Tuesday, July 18.

Make a personalized masterpiece at Motawi Tileworks during its annual Make-a-Tile workshop on Saturday, July 22.

The Ann Arbor nonprofit will offer reuse-based summer camps for the first time since 2019 in its new Education Studio.

Temporary workers will be needed for shifts between July 19-22 in order to help set up and tear down the art fair.

Ferndale art studio opens doors in more ways than one

Schiff first began her art career as a weaver but transitioned to watercolors and acrylic paints after moving to a small apartment in Israel.

Detroit’s James and Grace Lee Boggs School is expanding its public space by creating Boggs Park, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Boggs Educational Project Team announced Wednesday.

The Michigan Theater Foundation will host its 2023 Spring Benefit on Thursday, June 1.

Browse and shop the work of up to 90 artists during the annual Westside Art Hop in Ann Arbor.

The Ann Arbor Art Fair will return to the downtown area for three days in July.

EMU officials and members of the local arts community will gather for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Windgate Arts Complex on Thursday.

A new mural designed by 17 U-M students is being installed at Palmer Commons.

A new performance center is coming to A2AC in downtown Ann Arbor.

The Guild's Gutman Gallery is hosting its first-ever Artful Dining Experience.

Program strives to connect all artists.

The 27th annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons will run March 21-April 4 in Ann Arbor.

Browse a wide array of handmade specialty items at the upcoming Saline Craft Show.

4Frenzy Winter 2023: Vote now for your favorite students, teachers, coaches and parents!

After a big event, consider getting your flowers preserved, there are many beautiful ways

“Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited" will be unveiled inside the Morris Lawerence building at WCC on Friday, March 10, during a free reception.

Nominate your favorite high school students, staff and parents in Local 4′s 2023 4Frenzy Winter Fan Choice Awards now thru March 5 at 11 p.m.

Gutman Gallery will kick off its third annual "Anything Goes" exhibition on Friday.

The new experience from the producers of Immersive Van Gogh is now open.

Let your creativity run wild at this fairy door workshop for kids in Ann Arbor.

Library patrons who stop by the downtown branch can participate in hands-on crafting sessions with sushi-themed pom-poms, jellyfish friendship bracelets, handknitted bookmarks, swatches and looms.

Community members are invited to attend a double gallery opening at Ann Arbor Art Center on Friday.

U-M's Arts Initiative receives $20 million to bring more art and art programming to campus, the state and the region.

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

The Detroit Institute of Arts, which has been displaying a 1888 painting by Vincent van Gogh as part of a showing of 80 of his works, said it shouldn’t be pulled into a dispute over ownership of the multimillion-dollar artwork.

Experiencing Van Gogh with my son is something I will treasure for a long time.

The downtown organization has announced that it has revamped its annual wintertime fundraiser to now include 4 different studios and food and drink pairings.

Transport yourself into the world of an artist who makes everything out of single-use plastics through Feb. 5.

“Jenn’s broad ties in our community, her solid track record of fundraising for a range of nonprofit organizations, her ability to build partnerships, and her passion for ensuring Ann Arbor is a vibrant, cultural destination made her the stand-out candidate for this role,” said A2AC board of directors chair Anne Cooper in a release.

The Ann Arbor Art Center has all kinds of workshops and classes for all ages and skill sets to help you get started, or get back into this fun hobby.

FestiFools will be taking a break in 2023 to regroup, organizers say.

Ann Arbor is known for its celebration of the arts with its numerous galleries, year-round art-based events and its massive, summertime Ann Arbor Art Fair.

From beautiful animals, hanging ornaments, one-of-a-kind sculptures, and just about anything you can imagine, April Wagner and her team at Epiphany Glass Studio in Pontiac can create.

Check out CultureVerse's newest exhibition "Root3" in December and January.

A local artist is creating handcrafted industrial style décor with old pipes, chains, gears, gauges and more.

The Motor City is one of the best travel destinations in the whole world, according to TravelLemming.com.

New artists have until February 15, 2023, to submit up to three applications each.

See the work of 29 ceramics artists at the annual Holiday Show and Sale at Yourist Studio Gallery between Dec. 9-11.

Go home with a glass mosaic made with your hands.

The new exhibition Van Gogh in America celebrates a century of the DIA's first acquisition.

The city of Detroit is filled with beautiful murals, installations, statues, and more. Detroit native and nationally renowned artist, Felle, joined Tati Amare on “Live in the D” to talk about his work and gallery that’s contributing to the art scene in the city.

Events for weekend of November 4-6

Enjoy shopping work from local artists at a home studio in December.

Find an artistic gift, or make one yourself in one of their classes.

Community members can submit their artwork to be featured on two books to be produced in the public domain in 2023.

Events for the weekend of October 28-30

“Urban-Fetti” has bright, confetti-like stripes and dots of neon color that draw in passersby.

Events for the weekend of October 121-23

Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get the kids excited than to do some crafts! Whether it’s spooky decorations or something fun to play with, the whole family will enjoy these three Halloween-inspired crafts.

Events for weekend of October 14-16

Immerse yourself in the world of artist Kara Thomas at CultureVerse this fall season between Oct. 14-Nov. 20.

One local artist who is making a name for himself in Detroit is Marlo Broughton.

Events for weekend of October 6-10

See murals by acclaimed street artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh on U-M's central campus.