Consignments 101 — Protect your art!

In our latest 101 installment, we will talk about “consignments.”  A consignment is a transaction where a person delivers goods to a merchant for sale.  An art gallery is a merchant and artworks are goods.  Artists and galleries often enter into consignment agreements. In such a relationship, the artist still owns the artwork.  All states [...]

This Week at the DIA — 12/14-12/18

IN THE GALLERIES

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ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES

Drop-in Workshops

   Christ Conversing with Martha and Mary, circle of Rembrandt van Rijn, 
C.1652, pen and brush in brown ink with gray and gray-brown wash
 and white gouache, on paper. British Museum, London  

in the galleries
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Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus
Through February 12, 2012

The approximately sixty small, intimate paintings, drawings, and prints [...]

Heidelberg Emerging Artist Reception

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Heidelberg Project Presents
Emerging Artist Eugene “Geno” Harris
“COLORS, CONCEPTS AND CONTRADICTIONS!”
Detroit,– The Heidelberg Project will showcase Emerging Artist, Eugene “Geno” Harris, with an opening reception Saturday, December 17th from 6-8pm.
Detroit native and co-founder of the artist group, Poor Man’s Art Collective, Harris [...]

Letter from the Editor – Holy Art

When we set out our planning schedule, we determined what topics we should cover and when those topics should be covered. As you may notice, we cannot cover some of the topics as in-depth as we would like. Last week, several articles and photo essays were started, but – probably because of the holiday rush—we [...]

Monday Roundup –12/12

DSO via Dearborn

What you should be doing this December (having fun)

MSU’s Broad Museum (opens in April) names Alison Gass (SFMoMA) Curator

The comeback of Detroit’s art venues

Nice article about young artists re-imagining Detroit, including Kobie Solomon (that huge mural at The Russell)

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Detroit Twits = 12/11

@DIADetroit Detroit Inst of Arts–The DIA’s marketing plan for Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus featured in @nytimes: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/16/business/provocative-museum-campaigns-bring-artists-to-life.html?_r=2&ref=business

@DetroitPlaces Detroit Places
More mentions for Detroit entertainment choices: http://sch.mp/btH

@ freep Detroit Free Press
Google pays homage to a Detroit art favorite, Diego Rivera http://on.freep.com/uH8Ey1

@ Mark_Stryker Mark Stryker
Art for the holidays: My survey of shows at Detroit museums @freep [...]

Art Detroit Now Newsletter – December 10

Your online guide to great contemporary art in Detroit.

 News, exhibitions, openings and events.
 

Butter Projects

Open Studio and Holiday Party
This special holiday event will give viewers a “behind the scenes” look at what happens at BUTTER Projects between exhibitions. Current works by Alison Wong, Kelly Frank, Elizabeth Boyd Hartmann and Jacklyn Brickman will be featured alongside [...]

Detroit @ Art Basel Miami

Art Basel Miami closes today, and our friends at 323 East Gallery in Royal Oak (and 1XRun) took a break from partying in Miami to share some of their photos with us. For background, Art Basel Miami is a prestigious 4 day party / art show in Miami.

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ArtServe Artist Boot Camp

Friday December 16th, 6:30 – 8:00 PM   
Saturday, December 17th from 10AM to 5PM  
  
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
Fee: $12.00 (advance registration required) 
Developed by ArtServe Michigan and the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit and presented in partnership with the College for Creative Studies and Cranbrook Academy of Art, this 1.5-day summit is designed to empower [...]

Sponsored Article — New Liquors at Old Favorites

Just over a month ago, Atlas Global Bistro owner, Nicole Barbour, and consultant, Paul Silveri, were approached by a liquor rep about a new beverage brand, High Liquors. The chic restaurant in the Brush Park District, is know for its organic, global cuisine, as well as its craft cocktail menu and expert bar tenders. Silveri [...]