Womxnhouse Detroit Co-founder Asia Hamilton (from left), ceramics artist Michaela Ayers, and fiber artist Cat Washington at WDET Studios, Oct. 9, 2024.

The Metro: Womxnhouse Detroit co-owner, artists on building a safe space for women to create

October 10, 2024

Womxnhouse Detroit offers a residency for women creatives who aim to spread their knowledge and crafts while also bringing new...

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"It Was All a Dream" will premiere at the Tribeca film festival in June 2024.

‘It Was All a Dream’ documentary takes a close look at the golden age of hip-hop

, May 9, 2024

Dream Hampton is an award-winning filmmaker and writer from Detroit. Her latest film, “It Was All a Dream,” is a...

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jessica Care moore poses in the WDET studios in October 2022.

Detroit Evening Report: jessica Care moore selected as Detroit’s new Poet Laureate

April 30, 2024

jessica Care moore has been named the city of Detroit’s new Poet Laureate. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on...

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Detroit Lions portraits by photographer Lisa Spindler will be on display through May 19 on the exterior of Detroit’s landmark Bedrock buildings near the NFL Draft stage.

The Metro: Local photographer showcases Detroit Lions with giant portraits during NFL Draft

April 25, 2024

The eyes of the sports world are on Detroit this weekend as the city hosts the 2024 NFL Draft.  While...

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InsideOut Literary Arts will bring local poets and writers together for the annual event celebrating the spoken word.

The Metro: Annual Detroit Youth Poetry Con returns March 9

March 4, 2024

InsideOut Literary Arts has transformed Detroiters through written and spoken word poetry since 1995. On March 9, the organization is...

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A young artist works on a block printing project in a studio.

Detroit Evening Report: Microgrants aim to make arts more equitable for Detroit’s young creatives

January 30, 2024

Two local nonprofits are banding together to offer grants to young aspiring artists looking to further develop their skills. Subscribe...

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The new original Christmas musical, "One Sleepy Night - Detroit," will run Dec. 6-9, 2023 at the Garden Theater.

CultureShift: New original musical hopes to put Detroit in the holiday spirit

December 6, 2023

One Sleepy Night-Detroit is a brand new Christmas musical premiering Wednesday at the Black-owned Garden Theater in Detroit. The musical...

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The 2023 All-City Poetry Slam finals will take place this Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Detroit Public Theatre.

CultureShift: Top Detroit poets to compete for ‘All-City Slam Champion’ title this weekend

November 8, 2023

Detroit is home to some of the best poets on the planet. Joel Fluent Greene is one of them. The...

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"Ephemeral Angels" by artist Mariana Carranza at Dlectricity is a Knight-funded project from Midtown Detroit, Inc.'s recent Cultural Center digital strategy.

CultureShift: Knight Foundation grant program helping artists with technology integration

October 25, 2023

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is calling on local artists and arts organizations to apply for its...

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Detroit Artist Desiree Kelly Explores Her Creative Evolution in New Exhibition

, December 13, 2019

Mural by Desiree Kelly / photo by Meta Stange, WDET That personality-exuding mural of Aretha Franklin peering over her dark-framed...

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