"The Fist" monument to boxer Joe Louis in downtown Detroit.

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit seeking sculptor for new Joe Louis statue showcasing life ‘outside the ring’

November 1, 2024

The city of Detroit is issuing an open call for a sculptor to create a new statue of Detroit legend...

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A photo of Boris the Burglar in North Corktown, one of the many installations a part of The VHF Project.

The Metro: VHF Project bringing solar-powered street art to Corktown

October 28, 2024

While Detroit’s abandoned houses are dwindling, they still dot many neighborhoods in the city. Detroit-based artist Cary Longchamps spent his childhood...

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Kresge Arts in Detroit's "Flash Your Lights" exhibition will debut on Monday, April 8, 2024.

The Metro: New online Kresge exhibit inspired by Detroit disc jockey Electrifying Mojo

April 4, 2024

Kresge Arts in Detroit will debut a new online exhibition next week featuring the work of its 2023 Kresge Artist...

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The "DeCleated" sculptures on display throughout downtown Detroit leading up to the NFL Draft will be auctioned off to benefit local charities.

The Metro: ‘DCleated’ art installation for NFL Draft to benefit local charities

April 1, 2024

Detroit’s City Walls program is getting in on the NFL Draft festivities and highlighting the work of several Detroit artists...

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Four colorful illustrations are displayed on easels in front of shelves of vinyl records

City of Detroit to reopen artist submissions for the City Walls campaign this month

May 4, 2023

This year marks the seventh year of Detroit’s City Walls campaign and city officials say it’ll be the biggest one...

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Two Black women smile in front of the WDET logo

New Detroit art exhibit explores themes of space, community and self-discovery

March 28, 2023

This weekend, a Detroit gallery will feature the first solo exhibit from young, up-and-coming artist Mieyoshi Ragernoir. Ragernoir was born...

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