Fostering Arts Engagement
This story first appeared in the Winter 2018 REPORT Newsletter From traditional performing arts to child education programs to the revival of letterpress printing, the arts are thriving in southeast Michigan....
Nov 14th 2018
Message From The President: Fostering Arts Engagement
This message first appeared in the Winter 2018 REPORT Newsletter From poetry to dance, music to visual and performing arts, thousands of lives are enriched, formed and changed thanks to...
Nov 14th 2018
In REPORT Newsletter
Cobo Center Fresco Celebrates Region’s Rich History
This story first appeared in the Winter 2018 REPORT Newsletter In an effort to share the region’s culture, history and accomplishments with Cobo Center’s 1.4 million annual visitors, the Community Foundation...
Nov 14th 2018
Detroit arts community gets $20M boost from Knight Foundation The Detroit Free Press
Calling Detroit the new Berlin for its thriving arts scene, Alberto Ibargüen, president, CEO and trustee of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, announced Wednesday that the nonprofit will...
Nov 9th 2018
In In The News
Latest sculpture captures essence of Harrison Township
Detroit artists Erik and Israel Nordin have once again added their creative touch to Harrison Township. The brothers were on hand at Waterfront Park Aug. 24 for the unveiling of...
Aug 31st 2018
In In The News
Engaging New Audiences
Because we recognize the important role arts and culture play in our daily lives, the Community Foundation has provided considerable support to organizations focused on arts and culture. Creating...
Jul 9th 2018
Sidewalk Detroit Encourages Art in Brightmoor
Ryan Myers-Johnson is a force of nature; a native Detroiter, University of Michigan graduate, world-renowned professional dancer, and Assistant Director of Kresge Arts in Detroit. In 2012, Myers-Johnson founded Sidewalk...
Apr 4th 2018
In General
Welcome to the Neighborhood The Michigan Chronicle
Detroit’s revitalization has been the subject of enthusiastic headlines around the country – and even around the world – for the past few years. Those of us who live in...
Feb 14th 2018
In In The News
Misty Copeland leads ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Detroit Opera House Michigan Chronical Online
This is our second year supporting UMS and the Michigan Opera Theatre – Detroit Opera House in this fantastic partnership that has brought the American Ballet Theatre and Misty Copeland...
Feb 9th 2018
In In The News
Whose News? Elevating the Voices of Detroiters in Detroit’s Story
Who reports the news? Who writes it? Who delivers it to the community? Who decides which stories to run? How do stories get to their intended audience? Whose stories are...
Dec 7th 2017
In General