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Annual exhibition showcasing artwork by prisoners returns to University of Michigan this month
Read full article: Annual exhibition showcasing artwork by prisoners returns to University of Michigan this monthThe 27th annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons will run March 21-April 4 in Ann Arbor.
Street artist installs larger-than-life portraits of women-identified students on University of Michigan’s campus
Read full article: Street artist installs larger-than-life portraits of women-identified students on University of Michigan’s campusSee murals by acclaimed street artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh on U-M's central campus.
Exhibition at University of Michigan showcases narratives, diversity of Detroit’s Muslim community
Read full article: Exhibition at University of Michigan showcases narratives, diversity of Detroit’s Muslim community"Halal Metropolis" aims to highlight the diversity of Metro Detroit's Muslim population.
University of Michigan marks 25 years of prison art shows with digital gallery
Read full article: University of Michigan marks 25 years of prison art shows with digital galleryANN 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.
Gutman Gallery in downtown Ann Arbor to kick off newest exhibition Friday
Read full article: Gutman Gallery in downtown Ann Arbor to kick off newest exhibition FridayANN ARBOR – The Guild of Artists & Artisans will be launching its newest all media exhibition, “ANYTHING GOES,” in the Gutman Gallery on Friday. Throughout the open house-style reception, Guild staff will appear on the live feed to discuss the exhibition and to give virtual viewers a tour of the gallery. "Chryslais" by Robin Speth. For more information about the exhibition, upcoming events, scheduling curbside pickup or to shop virtually with gallery staff, visit www.shopgutmangallery.com. AdThe Gutman Gallery is at 118 N. Fourth Ave.
New art installation ‘blankets' U-M’s Museum of Art in Ann Arbor
Read full article: New art installation ‘blankets' U-M’s Museum of Art in Ann ArborANN ARBOR – If you’ve driven by the University of Michigan Museum of Art over the past week, you may have noticed that the building has undergone a complete transformation. A worker installs Ibrahim Mahama's artwork at the University of Michigan Museum of Art. (Copyright 2020 Michigan Photography)Mahama visited Ann Arbor in 2019 as a Penny Stamps Speaker Series presenter. “Mahama’s installation, for UMMA, is both a prompt and a promise: We want to be transparent about histories of colonialist collecting practices and critical towards what stories we tell about our works of art and why.”Krugliak echoed De Becker, saying how timely Mahama’s installation is. Mahama has another installation running alongside “In-Between the World and Dreams” at the Institute for the Humanities Gallery at 202 S. Thayer St.
Ann Arbor’s Gutman Gallery to launch pop culture art exhibition Friday
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s Gutman Gallery to launch pop culture art exhibition FridayANN 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.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens seeks artists to exhibit work in Visitor Center
Read full article: Matthaei Botanical Gardens seeks artists to exhibit work in Visitor CenterANN 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.