9 ‘Arts Alleys’ to Debut Throughout Detroit in June
Members of the public will soon be able to view the artwork of approximately four dozen emerging and experienced artists across Detroit. The City of Detroit’s Office of Arts, Culture,…
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Fabrizio Costantini/Getty ImagesMembers of the public will soon be able to view the artwork of approximately four dozen emerging and experienced artists across Detroit.
The City of Detroit's Office of Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship is opening nine "Arts Alleys" in city neighborhoods beginning this month. The effort is part of a larger project to foster vibrant community spaces and highlight the work of local artists.
The following locations have been designated as Arts Alleys in the city:
- The Bagley Arts Alley, 2631 Bagley St.
- The Bailey Park Arts Alley, 2701 Elmwood St.
- The Burrell Trail Arts Alley, 7601 Harper Ave.
- The Grand River Arts Alley, 6559 Grand River Ave.
- The North End Arts Alley, 9400 Oakland Ave.
- The Old Redford Arts Alley, 17330 Lahser Road
- The Passage to Wellbeing Alley, 14600 Korte St.
- The Snowden-Hartwell Arts Alley, 17129 Snowden St.
- The Yellow Brick Road Arts Alley, 14208 E. Jefferson Ave.
According to Local 4 News Detroit, 38 of the 47 artists featured will paint murals. The remaining nine will create mosaics, portraits, or sculptures. The Detroit Mural Map features information on many of the artists whose work will be featured in the Arts Alleys, including Sanders Skip Bryant, Desiree Kelly, and Vito Valdez.
