Detroit - Kresge Grants

Kresge Foundation to Provide $200,000 for Arts and Community Grants in Detroit

The Kresge Foundation of Troy, Michigan, is piloting a new community arts and engagement project in Detroit, Baltimore, Maryland, and St. Louis, Missouri, that encourages residents to use art and culture as a tool to address issues in their communities. The Detroit program is titled Kresge Community Arts. The foundation is investing $200,000 over two years in each city. Grants will range from $2,500 to $10,000. The project is designed to test Kresge's belief that grassroots arts and cultural projects can be an effective tool to unite communities, address pressing social issues, and uplift spirits in difficult times. Individuals and groups are encouraged to apply, including local artists and historians, neighborhood and homeowner associations, youth with parental consent, service agencies, municipal governments, community development corporations, and arts and cultural organizations, among others.

For more information: www.kresge.org

Northville - Art House Opening Featuring Darcel Daneau

This is just one of the stops for the monthly First Friday Art Walk in Northville.

Detroit - DIA Fitting Room

General Event Family Fitting Room
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in August 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Beginning August 5

Get the most out of your DIA visit by making the Family "Fitting Room" your first stop. Have your interests sized up, and have a special tour built for a visit that's tailor made for you and your family. Free with museum admission.

Art Prize Status

Registration is now over for ArtPrize and I have secured a venue for my painting, The Swiftness. Come out to Biggby Coffee next month to see it, or view it on the following link:

http://www.artprize.org/artist/id/3380

BBAC on the Radio with Artist Ricki Rad and Zdzislaw Sikora

BBAC's graffiti exhibit on WDET

Host Craig Fahle interviews Detroit artist Ricki Rad & exhibit curator Zdzislaw Sikora about graffiti art & the creation of the graffiti exhibit currently showing @ the BBAC. Tune in to DETROIT TODAY on Mon., Aug. 3, between 2 & 3 PM...WDET 101.9-FM.Check out the exhibit -- "Let the Silence Have Its Say" -- through Aug. 21.

Gallery Shop Sale - 20% Off!

Take advantage of the BBAC's annual August Gallery Shop Sale with 20% off everything. Jewelry, glass, ceramics, fiber, 2-dimensional art & more. Through August 31.

BBArtCenter.org

St. Clair Shores - SPLASH Fundraiser for Karmanos!

Tired of the usual parties @ clubs? This event is like no other in Metro Detroit. "Splash" is bringing some of the best Metro Detroit has to offer in Fashion, Style, Magazines, Jewelry, Photography, Footwear, Beverages & Eyewear. All to benefit a cause that is dear to all our heart!Ambassador Magazine, P&M Elite Events & Detroit Shock would like you to escape your busy, hectic fast paced city life for a little Beach with us for one night only!

Doors open @ 8 PM Sunday August 2nd

The Beach Grill

24420 Jefferson Ave

St. Clair Shores, MI (Nautical Mile)

This event will feature a Geftaki Swimwear Runway show @ Dusk (9 PM)

Geftaki was made famous by Paris Hilton!

21 & UpLimited VIP Booths & Packages available

Please contact Naomi - 519.791.2036 & naomipelkey@hotmail.com for more information

Ann Arbor - Dixboro Arts and Crafts Show

Artisans on the Green at the Dixboro Fair

16th annual juried arts and crafts show that is part of the Dixboro Fair. This event sponsered by the Dixboro United Methodist Church is set in a beautiful outdoor surrounding with all day entertainment, food and games. As in the past, part of this years net proceeds will go local charities.

Hours: Sat. 10 am-6pm
Venue Name: Dixboro United Methodist Church
Address: 5221 Church Road
City: Ann Arbor
Source: http://www.EventLister.com/E1190702
Price: free