Review: La Bohème at the Detroit Opera House

La Vie Bohème!
Oops, wrong version.
Mark Stryker of the Detroit Free Press said of La Bohème that “there is no better starter opera for newcomers,” referencing the “across-the-board” appeal of Puccini’s emotionally nuanced compositions and the overall timelessness and universal accessibility of the opera’s core love story.  Both of these things are true, but I think [...]

Calls for artists! (and their deadlines)

Looking for places to show off your skills (but are not the same old avenues)? Here’s a list of some things that would be good to know:
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Susan Kristjansson Gallery is still looking for artists to represent! A great way to get your foot in the door may be a simple call for artists! They are [...]

“Intersections and Transitions” by Gabrielle Pescador

Re:View Contemporary in the Cass Corridor presents “Inter:section” featuring the latest works by artists Simone DeSousa and Coley McLean, co-founders of the Salt-Mine Studio in Detroit, a multidisciplinary studio including sculpture, painting, design, and fabrication. In this exhibit, DeSousa and McLean’s distinct approaches coexist and comingle showcasing their unique [...]

A Photo Blog Devoted to Details

It’s been rather foggy lately, so I’m bringing you something to focus on, details from some of the shows I saw this past weekend.
There’s a good anecdote about details from my friend Andy T (I’ll probably butcher the story, sorry Andy).
The guest lecturer asked, why is it that when artists look at artwork they get [...]

Richard Lewis

Name(s): Richard Lewis
Mediums known for: Oil Painting
Years in Detroit: 44 years
Affiliations: Marygrove, CCS, Oakland, and I’m a fan of Jazz artists, especially John Coltrane, my ultimate hero.
Contact: 248-346-4518

Richard Lewis – Self Portrait, 12” x 12”, oil on canvas, 2010
Richard Lewis – Takyi (The boxer), 48” x 48”, oil on canvas, 2001
Richard [...]

It starts again! Kresge Visual Arts Fellowship!

Kresge Arts in Detroit is pleased to announce that emerging and established metropolitan Detroit visual artists can now apply online for a $25,000 Kresge Artist Fellowship at www.kresgeartsindetroit.org. These fellowships are unprecedented awards devoted exclusively to Detroit area artists and represent The Kresge Foundation’s unwavering support for artists living and working in its hometown.
This year, [...]