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What to do and see in Detroit, Michigan (MI): The Best Art Galleries
With a vibrant, revitalized downtown, it’s revival time in Detroit. Renowned
as the birthplace of Motown and techno, the city boasts one of the largest
theater districts in America — as well as four pro sports teams, set just blocks apart. The city’s transformation includes a dynamic culinary scene, featuring everything from high-end dining with international tastes to Coney dogs. Visitors also love Detroit’s outstanding shopping, exciting outdoor activities, and world-class cultural attractions.
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1. Inner State Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Detroit Industrial Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Studio Gallery tour of Detroit artist Tim Burke. Tims Sculpture Garden is created with parts of salvaged material from 15 Historic landmark Buildings that have been torn down in Detroit over the last 30 years,an amazing array of sculpture made with metal from the J.L Hudson's building the Detroit Collage of Law and ten tons of Granite from the renovation of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
3. Detroit Gallery of Metals
4. Russell Industrial Center
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
The Russell Industrial Center in Detroit, Michigan, is a complex of seven buildings that cover 2.2 million square feet with studios, lofts and shops and serves as a professional center for commercial and creative arts. By contrast, Chicago's Merchandise Mart covers over 4 million square feet. But the RIC, as it is known locally, is an example of Detroit's urban development with more than 150 tenants, including architects, painters, clothing designers, photographers, musicians, filmmakers and art galleries. Located at 1600 Clay Street, it was designed and built by the noted architect Albert Kahn in 1915 for the Murray Body Corporation, supplier of bodies for the Ford Motor Company and the third largest auto-body company in the United States. In 2003, Dennis Kefallinos purchased the property and converted the space into art studios and lofts as part of Detroit's revitalization and urban renewal. The RIC is a popular destination for people seeking original or unique merchandise in an indoor marketplace. It's a fascinating place to browse and observe craftsmen at work. Or listen to budding musicians. Among the tenants are designer Stacey Ellis of B. Black Apparel, artist Madeline Stillwell of the Detroit Industrial Project, Russell Gallery, Helderop Pipe Organs and Motor City Movie House. There are booths for architecture, antiques, woodworking, clothing, furniture, sewing, photography, printing, candles, performing arts, health food, music and kitchen and bath remodeling.
5. Pewabic
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4.5 based on 202 reviews
Pewabic is a National Historic Landmark pottery located in Detroit, Michigan. The pottery is housed in a Tudor Revival style building designed by architect William Buck Stratton and built in 1903. Pewabic is nationally known for its iridescent glazes, architectural tile designs and ceramic giftware. Pewabic operates as a non-profit dedicated to enriching the human spirit with clay.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Wherever you go in Detroit, Michigan, you come in contact with Pewabic pottery, which seems to be as native to Detroit as Henry Ford and Joe Louis. Located at 10125 East Jefferson Avenue, Pewabic Pottery is a ceramic studio and school that was founded in 1903 and is known for its iridescent glazes, some of which grace notable buildings such as the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC. In Detroit, Pewabic tile can be seen at Belle Isle Aquarium, Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Comerica Park, Guardian Building, Scott Fountain, Detroit Public Library and Detroit Institute of Arts. The pottery was founded by artist/teacher Mary Chase Perry Stratton and her business partner, Horace James Caulkins. Their collaboration and their blend of art and technology gave the pottery its distinctive qualities as Detroit's contribution to the International Arts and Crafts movement. What is Pewabic? It is derived from the Ojibwa word "wabic," which means metal, or "bewabic," which means iron or steel. Specifically, it refers to the Pewabic Upper Peninsula copper mine where Stratton walked with her father. The company is well known for the unusual iridescent glaze covering the pottery and tiles. The museum's exhibits focus on the company's role in the history of Detroit and the Arts and Crafts movement in this country. The galleries also showcase new works by modern ceramic artists. Pewabic Pottery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991.
6. College for Creative Studies
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By MidwestKathM - Detroit, United States
Looking for something to do outdoors during these COVID times, on a bright sunny afternoon (the sun made up for the cold temperatures), we spent a hour wandering about the College of Creative Studies campus. The Josephine Ford Sculpture Garden (a project with the Detroit Institute of Arts) is a delight with an array of sculptures from local to international sculptors to enjoy! Don't miss the Ursula von Rydingsvard sculpture “Bowl with Folds”! The Arts & Crafts Building designed by Minoru Yamasaki and its Japanese style gardens are not to be missed, so take a walk around the building. And if you can make it over to Brush Street, check out the Hubert Massey mural on the parking garage...it's a beauty!!
7. Swords into Plowshares Peace Center and Art Gallery
8. N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Scarab Club
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4.0 based on 16 reviews
10. The Heidelberg Project
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4.0 based on 374 reviews
Our Mission The Heidelberg Project (“HP”) is an outdoor art environment in the heart of an urban area and a Detroit based community organization with a mission to improve the lives of people and neighborhoods through art. Our Vision The theory of change for the Heidelberg Project begins with the belief that all citizens, from all cultures, have the right to grow and flourish in their communities. The HP believes that a community can re-develop and sustain itself, from the inside out, by embracing its diverse cultures and artistic attributes as the essential building blocks for a fulfilling and economically viable way of life. **download our award winning walking tour app on Itunes and Google Play!**
Reviewed By KristinR505 - Columbus, United States
I love this place so much. It feels good to see what would normally be thrown in the trash be repurposed into art. The polka dot house is so beautiful and colorful. I hate that one of the houses burned down but the installations that are available for viewing are thoughtful and fun. There are people who live on the street but very few. There are plenty of things to see and easy parking. So, get out of the car and walk around if you plan to go. I plan to visit in the summer or spring because I am sure I missed things due to the snow.
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