The Metro: Sacred Spaces highlights Black art galleries and institutions during Black History Month
Tia Graham February 17, 2026Misha McGowan is the creator of Sacred Spaces. She tells us more about the initiative’s origins and how it aims to keep Detroit’s arts ecosystem connected.
Misha McGowan is the founder of Sacred Spaces and the gallery director of Irwin House Detroit.
Sacred Spaces is more than a tour, it’s a celebration of cultural stewardship, collaboration, and the powerful role Black creatives play in shaping the city’s identity.
Throughout the month, nearly twenty Black-owned galleries, cultural institutions, and creative spaces have their doors open and are cross-promoting one another, inviting residents and visitors alike to experience the depth, diversity, and resilience of Detroit’s art ecosystem.
Misha McGowan is the gallery director and co-founder of Irwin House Detroit on West Grand Blvd. She also is the creator of Sacred Spaces.
We begin the conversation learning more about its origins and what’s happening right now to keep Detroit’s arts ecosystem connected.
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