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

‘Celebrate black art’ exhibit brings local artists together

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

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

A group of community leaders is spearheading an effort to develop a mixed-use campus with a focus on the arts.

Artists returned to Hill Auditorium on Saturday night for the first in-person Ann Arbor Folk Festival since 2020.

The Ark has announced the lineup for night one of Ann Arbor Folk Festival.

Check out these Ann Arbor area holiday markets featuring local makers, artists and creators.

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

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

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

Browse artwork from more than 80 artists during this quirky semiannual event.

Join Motawi Tileworks to celebrate the big 3-0 with tile-making workshops, a new exhibit and a staff art sale.

Interested candidates can submit a headshot, resume and video to the theatre company.

Here are some of our favorite shots from Ann Arbor Art Fair 2022

Close to half a million people are expected to attend the Ann Arbor Art Fair this year.

Here are some Ann Arbor area artists to look for at this year's Ann Arbor Art Fair.

Know a leader with an eye for art and creativity? Put them forward as the Ann Arbor Art Center’s next executive director.

Here are the streets that will be shutting down for the 2022 Ann Arbor Art Fair.

Ann Arbor Art Fair will take place July 21-23 this year.

See what will be where on the map of the 2022 Ann Arbor Art Fair.

The Wyandotte Street Art Fair is expected to draw thousands of people this week. The fair that started in 1961 and this year it will feature over 300 artists from across the country.

Three artists have designed posters for each fair during the 2022 Ann Arbor Art Fair.

Live music will be back this year at the Ann Arbor Art Fair.

Enjoy a day of tile-making at Motawi Tileworks.

The Ann Arbor Art Fair returns July 21-23.

Thirty-one artists who were incarcerated during the pandemic will be showing their work at the 2022 Ann Arbor Art Fair.

Occurring every June, Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and honors LGBTQ+ civil rights.

The Westside Art Hop is back on June 11-12.

The A2AC Gallery will kick off its inaugural 2022 exhibition on May 20.

Gutman Gallery will kick off its newest exhibition on May 13.

“No Time to Die” is proving a song very much alive at awards shows.

This summer the work of more than 25 artists will hang high above the ground on 60 billboard-sized banners around Washtenaw County.

As part of the Art Center’s Capital Expansion Campaign, the newly launched “The Home Stretch” funding campaign aims to raise $72,166 by April 15.

Organizers of the annual event have shared that this year’s fairs will take place between July 21-23.

A Grammy award winning producer who has worked with some of the best artists across the world is looking for talent in Detroit.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift?

Mark your calendar for four artist markets coming to Ann Arbor this season.

The free, all ages open-air performances take every summer in downtown Tree Town during the Ann Arbor Summer Festival season.

Featuring 22 jury-selected works of art from 15 emerging artists “Emerge” opens to guests during The Guild’s A2 Artoberfest.

The Ann Arbor Art Center is seeking artists to take part in its holiday sale.

Several businesses in Detroit have murals painted on them thanks to donations from the Rocket Community Fund.

Browse art on residents' porches, in garages and tents during the fall art walk.

A2 Artoberfest will take over the Old Fourth Ward and Kerrytown in October.

It’s been 20 years since the passing of the Princess of R&B Aaliyah, and even though she’s gone from this world, she is far from forgotten. She will be honored with a tribute concert Thursday, August 26, at Aretha’s Jazz Café.

On Tuesday, the city put out a call for design ideas to fill a massive stairwell approximately 8 feet wide, 18 feet long and 21 feet high.

The Guild will be reopening on Aug. 13 with an open house style reception.

Vibrant artwork will be featured in the Belle Isle Art Fair.

Here's a look at the photos we snapped during the 2021 Ann Arbor Art Fair.

Here are some Ann Arbor area artists to look for at this year's Ann Arbor Art Fair.

See a collection of sculptures inspired by the Great Lakes region at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

See what will be on sale this week at Ann Arbor Art Fair.

The Ark will soon reopen its doors for live shows.

The Ark will present two stages at the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair July 15-17.

In a popular Detroit neighborhood, one special nonprofit is teaching students how to make art a career.

Cast your vote to bring artist pop-ups to Fourth Ave. this summer and fall.

Everything you need to know about the 2021 Ann Arbor Art Fair.

This year, the nationally-known art fair has been reduced to three days from July 15-17 instead of its traditional four.

Building on the success of the 2020 A2AC Murals project, the Art Center’s new campaign, A2AC Art in Public, aims to raise $50,000.

The Ann Arbor Art Center is looking for artists, architects, designers and engineers for its new alleyway mural project.

The Ann Arbor Art Fair is now accepting temporary staff and volunteer applications for the three-day event.

The Westside Art Hop is back on Saturday and Sunday.

Annual outdoor Christian musical festival takes place in northern Michigan.

Annual outdoor Christian musical festival takes place in northern Michigan.

The directors of the three fairs that comprise Ann Arbor Art Fair announced the event is on for July.

The Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair is back on the calendar for 2021.

The new exhibition titled "You Me Us" will run through June 26.

On Friday, a Black Lives Matter mural was installed right outside the downtown branch of the Ann Arbor District Library (AADL).

It’s like a community-wide garage sale, but for art.

Organizers of Ann Arbor's Westside Art Hop hope to make a return in June with an outdoor event.

“It’s important for us to get our stories out there and to control our own narratives,” Krisht said. “And the more we have people doing that and sharing those stories, the better.”

ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan’s Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners is celebrating 25 years with a virtual gallery due to the ongoing health crisis. The annual Prison Creative Arts Project at U-M is now one of the largest exhibitions by imprisoned artists in the world. (University of Michigan - Prison Created Arts Project)Krinitsky said the organization has wanted to expand to a larger audience for some time. (University of Michigan - Prison Created Arts Project)“It was an extraordinary year, although it was some time ago that we visited,” Hamilton said in a release. “Many PCAP artists rely on sales revenue to purchase art supplies as well as things they need for daily living.

Austin Channing Brown is being called one of the most important voices in America. Brown is a best-selling author who is educating and inspiring many people about racial justice. Her book is called “I’m Still Here.” The book has been a catalyst for many conversations. They want to get the language right, make sure they don’t say the wrong things, have their Black Lives Matter bumper sticker,” Brown said. “One of the first questions I get, ‘If I care about racial justice -- What should I do?’ And you’re already doing it.

DETROIT – Motown broke racial barriers like no other record label. It is the most successful Black-owned record label encouraging ownership and entrepreneurship when it comes to music. Today, the Motown Museum in Detroit is encouraging the next generation of artists. Watch the full report above to learn more.

Attendees view art made by Nicario Jimenez at his booth at the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original. (Courtesy: Ann Arbor Art Fair)ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Artists far and wide can now apply to be a part of The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original. Held in July, the art fair has been operating since 1960 and joined every year by Tree Town’s three other art fairs during what is collectively known as Ann Arbor Art Fair. In 2015, it was named a top art fair by a USA TODAY Reader’s Poll. AdLearn more about The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original here.

DETROIT – Creative entrepreneurs including fine artists, authors, poets, comics, storytellers, dancers, production experts, musicians and others across Detroit are struggling because business help that is bailing out many small companies does not always help those who work alone. The Detroit Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship is hosting a forum to help creative entrepreneurs become sole proprietors and handle their businesses. This virtual forum is at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 and co-sponsored by The Community Reinvestment Fund with help from the Opportunity Resource Fund, First Independence Bank and the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project. The forum is open to artists in all genres. AdRead more: Detroit headlines

DETROIT – A Detroit artist received one of the cities most coveted cultural prizes. Shirley Woodson has dedicated decades to her art and developing opportunities for other Black artists. READ: Detroit artists design custom Vans shoes for Black History MonthWoodson said she was out having a cup of coffee when she got the unforgettable phone call that she had been selected as the 2021 Kresge Eminent Artist. READ: ‘Black Art Library’ exhibit at MOCAD celebrates work of artists through booksAdWoodson’s paintings and collages reflect the stories of her ancestors and the city she loves. “Don’t step back, step up, and believe in yourself, and believe in what you’re doing is a value.

DETROIT – Two Detroit artists are getting national attention for their custom shoes. Sydney G. James and Tony Whlgn designed custom Vans shoes to celebrate Black History Month. She’s black, like, she’s coming out and fully aware of her blackness,” Sydney G James said. I feel like a lot of the conversation in this country has been in black and white,” Tony Whlgn said. READ: ‘Black Art Library’ exhibit at MOCAD celebrates work of artists through booksAdTony Whlgn is a visual artist from Detroit.

DETROIT – President Joe Biden brought a piece of Black history to the White House last month when he redecorated the Oval Office. A bronze bust of Detroit’s own Rosa Parks is now on prominent display. Artis Lane, a Detroit artist hand-crafted the bust. READ: Detroit artist’s sculpture of Rosa Parks featured in Biden’s Oval OfficeArtis Lane was born in Ontario. Ad“Sometimes I work from photographs, but she (Rosa Parks) came over to my home.

ANN ARBOR – The Ark announced Monday that its 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival will be extended by one day for a special tribute to John Prine by various Michigan artists. On Sunday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m., tune in to the virtual John Prine tribute show, which will feature covers of his classic songs performed by artists with Michigan roots. Read: Jeff Daniels will host this year’s Ann Arbor Folk FestivalStreaming passes ($10) are now on sale for the show, which will be available for unlimited viewing through Feb. 7. John Prine (Credit: Andrew Rogers)“When we say The Ark wouldn’t be what it is today without John Prine, that’s not just a figure of speech,” read a news release by The Ark. “John Prine was the headliner for the very first Ann Arbor Folk Festival in 1976, at a time when the club was deep in debt, and closing the doors was a distinct possibility.

ANN ARBOR – The Ark announced on Tuesday that it has added seven additional artists to its two-night Ann Arbor Folk Festival lineup. The 44th annual festival is going virtual this year due to the pandemic and will take place Jan. 29 and 30. The artists added include Kiefer Sutherland, Gina Chavez, Willie Watson and Ron Pope on Friday night’s bill and Crys Matthews, Andrea von Kampen and David Bromberg on Saturday night’s bill. TicketsMember pricingSingle night passes: $20 livestream only; Silver Bundle $60 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $110 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $225 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $450 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket. Public saleSingle night passes: $25 livestream only; Silver Bundle $75 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $125 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $250 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $500 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Already trying to find the perfect present? Ann Arbor District Library can help. Every year the library system holds its annual Tiny Expo in the lobby of its downtown branch. Starting on Monday, the indie handcraft online expo will bring together more than 50 artists who have sold their wares at the expo previously. Check out crafters representing various arts and disciplines including:apparelfiber artshealth and beautyceramicshome goodsjewelrypaper goodssewn goodstoys and kids itemsLearn more about the handicraft expo through the Tiny Expo website or Facebook page.

GROSSE POINTE, Mich. – This year has been wild, and it might have taken a toll on you emotionally, mentally and even financially. The goal of the Grosse Pointe Art Center is to encourage kindness, respect and equality while bringing people together through art. “We want to reach out to everyone who wants to join us.”The art center is housed inside the Grosse Pointe War Memorial on Jefferson Avenue. “I think it has enriched my life greatly so there’s the inspirational part.”She said she’s watched the way art has helped education others and invite people to think. The Grosse Pointe Art Center is working on a virtual way for people to take in the artwork and classes.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A new project managed by the Arts Alliance is redescribing what a cityscape can look like. Through ReVIVE All Zones, the Ann Arbor-based organization has put out a call to Washtenaw County artists to bring “tactical urbanism” to the city. In a partnership with the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority, the Arts Alliance is commissioning four installations around the city. “Tactical Urbanism” is a genre of art that is low-cost, scalable and ties together community engagement, collaboration and local understanding of neighborhoods. Washtenaw County artists can find application materials here.

ANN ARBOR – The Guild of Artists & Artisans has announced its October art exhibition at the Gutman Gallery will kick off on Friday. a pop culture art exhibition will run from Oct. 2-24. Featuring 11 artists' work, the exhibition centers on iconic pop culture themes from the past and present. Hand sanitizer, provided by Gutman Gallery partner, Mammoth Distilling is accessible at the entrance/exit, and in the gallery.”✉ Like what you’re reading? Additionally, on Saturdays the Gutman Gallery hosts artists for outdoor Pop-Up Shops in order for patrons and artists to connect safely.

ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting an open call for artists to exhibit their work in its Visitor Center. Although the building is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the gallery is currently being booked for 2021 and 2022. The center is searching for traditional or contemporary nature-based artwork. “Matthaei Botanical Gardens is dedicated to promoting environmental enjoyment, stewardship and sustainability,” reads a statement on its website. “Art exhibits in our Visitor Center connect to a vast audience from the local area and abroad, from young and old, and from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.”While 2D media is preferred, some 3D art can be accommodated.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Caravan Gift Shop was 100% reliant on walk-in traffic but it had to close to in-person shopping for 14 weeks. The gift shop sells thousands of handmade items including dryer balls, wallets, glassware, wooden bowls and gift sets. (Sarah M. Parlette / WDIV)To continue offering eclectic handmade gifts to shoppers, Caravan GIft Shop built a website that has many of its items. Ahles said that customers are particular attracted to the uniqueness of the globes sold at Caravan Gift Shop. Caravan Gift Shop is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday but video appointments can be arranged outside of those times as well.

ANN ARBOR Its art fair season but with the cancellation of this years Ann Arbor Art Fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its difficult to connect with artists. Here are four ways to support artists and the Ann Arbor Art Fair:Connect with artistsConnect directly with artists by browsing the Art Fair artist directories. Browse through beautiful works of art from the State Street District Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair's 2021... Posted by Ann Arbor Art Fair on Thursday, July 9, 2020Donate or sponsor an art fairThe Ann Arbor Art Fair is actually made up of four separate and independently juried nonprofit fairs. Buy an Art Fair T-shirtThe Ann Arbor Art Fair has its own limited edition T-shirt commemorating the 2020 cancellation. Various restaurants, shops and galleries in Ann Arbor, as well as the Ann Arbor Art Center, sell art made by local artists.

ANN ARBOR The Ann Arbor Art Fair may have been canceled this year but that doesnt mean we cant celebrate its history and the thousands of people who take part in it every year. Made up of four different fairs collectively known as Art Fair, the annual extravaganza has been bringing art, artists, and art appreciators to Ann Arbor for decades as the largest juried art fair in the US. Last year, we talked to four Art Fair couples about how they met and the best aspects of working together. We learned about the jury selection processes for the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original. The proceeds were donated to the four nonprofits that organize Art Fair every year.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. On Wednesday, the Gutman Gallery on Fourth Avenue will reopen after closing its doors in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening comes a few weeks before the Ann Arbor Art Fair was scheduled to take place prior to its cancelation in May. Operated by The Guild of Artists & Artisans, the Gutman Gallery will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Wallace added that the 38 artists featured in the gallery were juried selected for The Guilds portion of the Ann Arbor Summer Art fair, one of four simultaneous art fairs known collectively as Ann Arbor Art Fair. The Gutman Gallery originally opened in February but was forced to close its physical space during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Guild of Artists & Artisans in Ann Arbor is hosting a Bob Ross inspired art competition for its members. Until Friday, artists and artisans of The Guild can submit Happy Little Videos of themselves making art in the spirit of Bob Ross for the competition. From May 27 to June 3, community members will be able to watch and vote for their favorite videos through The Guild Facebook page. The Virtual Art series can be found on The Guild Facebook page. The nonprofit artisan guild is known for its annual Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, which was canceled this year due to the COVID-19 crisis.