local links

4731 Gallery: Gallery and and workspaces in downtown Detroit with a growing list of artists' work online. Also the home of local music legend The Blackman's new company 4731 Records.

artcite: The home page of Windsor's only artist-run centre dedicated exclusively to the presentation and promotion of contemporary and experimental art forms.

ArtServe: ArtServe Michigan continues the tradition of service through education, community arts development, advocacy, information, volunteerism and direct support for arts and cultural activities.

Biddle Gallery: Located in downtown Wyandotte on the banks of the Detroit River, Biddle Gallery features Michigan artists.

CAID: The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit is fosters and promotes the link between contemporary arts and contemporary society through its exhibitions, performances, critical and public discourse and the funding of contemporary arts and art related activities.

Cass Cafe: Located within walking distance of the Detroit Art Museum, Wayne State U and College for Creative Studies, the Cass Cafe is a strong member of Detroit's cultural community. Eat and drink surrounded by a great rotating art exhibit .

Charles C. Wright Museum of African American History: The world's largest African American Museum is located in Detroit's cultural center. Visit their home page for information on current exhibits, theater offerings and current classes.

College for Creative Studies: Includes listings of events for the College for Creative Studies gallery, student exhibitions and information on the school.

Cranbrook: The multi-faceted institutions and programs that comprise Cranbrook, including Cranbrook Art Museum, a regional forum for contemporary art, architecture and design.

C-Pop Gallery: Center of Pop culture in Detroit.

ArtServe: ArtServe Michigan continues the tradition of service through education, community arts development, advocacy, information, volunteerism and direct support for arts and cultural activities.

David Klein Gallery: Suburban Detroit gallery specializing in American and European Contemporary and 20th Century paintings and sculpture. Interesting on-line inventory.

detroitarts: An extensive blog covering Detroit's contemporary art scene by the (currently) mysterious and insightful 'Ann.'

detroit contemporary: Contemporary arts exhibition space showcasing local and international artists; also known as a premier performance venue featuring a broad range of international musical acts. "...the cheeky young gallery willing to take risks" The Detroit News

Detroit Filmmaker's Coalition: A non-profit organization for the support of local filmmakers and filmmaking.

Detroit Institute of Arts: Detroit is home to the sixth largest fine arts museum in the world. Their homepage includes access to information on current exhibits, the Detroit Film Theatre and events.

Detroit Public Library: Listing of locations, events, special collections and more. Detroit Public Library offers internet labs for children and adults.

Doorjamb Press: A small press publishing company whose mission is to provide a variety of alternative, contemporary poetry and prose. Features sample readings from each print release.

Ersatz Audio: A small on-line showroom of edgy local work. Also has audio files by Ersatz Audio founders and electro-pop performers, Adult and Le Car.

Fabulous Ruins of Detroit: The famous Ruins of Detroit site, Detroit's oldest and on-line art site by Lowell Boileau.

flak: A cultural forum of creative individuals. flak is dedicated to invigorating the creative community in Detroit and believe inventive, sensitive and humane visions are not only relevant but urgently needed for Detroit and the world.

G.R.N'Namdi Gallery: 'For over 20 years G. R. N’Namdi Gallery has been internationally recognized as one of the most influential contemporary abstract art galleries.' Originating in Detroit, G.R.N'Namdi currently has galleries in Chicago and New York.

Funky Dog Publishing: Published out of working-class Warren, Funky Dog Publishing is an online press headed by Doug Tanoury.

Goodfellow's Gate: Local artist, Stephen Goodfellow's site, includes an eclectic array of subject matter, from gravity to a tour of Detroit.

Lawrence Street Gallery: Recognizing and showcasing the vast field of talent in the local area is a key goal of this gallery. The gallery hosts 1 and 2-person shows, group shows, and juried competitions.

Lemberg Gallery: For nearly thirty years, Lemberg Gallery has exhibited contemporary paintings, works on paper, and sculpture by emerging and established regional, national and international artists.

Meadow Brook Art Gallery: Exhibition schedule for Oakland University's gallery.

Metro Times: Detroit's premier alternative newspaper....

Paint Creek Center for the Arts: Providing year-round exhibitions and studio classes for children and adults, is also the home of the nationally recognized Art & Apples Festival.

Past Tents Press: Past Tents is a non-profit small press dedicated to publishing the work of poets who live or have been historically involved in the metro Detroit area.

Peter Werbe's Home Page: The home page of Peter Werbe, anarchist commentator and activist. Includes links to Werbe's online radio shows and a growing list of counter-culture resources.

The Pioneer Building: Constructed as a factory in 1914, the three-storied Pioneer Building was converted to artists’ studios during the mid 1990s. Their site offers an event listing.

paulkotulaprojects paulkotulaprojects is located on Woodward Ave. in Ferndale. Represented artists include Brenda Goodman, Peter Williams, Jim Chatelain, Patrick Burton and Heather McGill.

Robert Kidd Gallery: Founded 26 years ago, the Robert Kidd Gallery's mandate is to exhibit the work of promising young artists in a serious and professional environment. The gallery's roster also includes exhibitions by such prominent artists as Larry Rivers, John Chamberlain, Helen Frankenthaler, Sam Gilliam, and Harry Bertoia.

The Robert Kidd Gallery: A mainstay in the Detroit cultural scene for over 35 years, the Kidd gallery features international and local artists.

Sherry Washington Gallery: The Sherry Washington Gallery was established in 1989 in downtown Detroit to provide quality fine art to private collectors, museums and the corporate community.

Susanne Hilberry Gallery: One of Detroit's most respected contemporary art galleries reopened in Ferndale in 2002, the Susanne Hilberry Gallery represents local and international artists.

thedetroiter.com: Committed to uncovering this great American city one issue at a time, thedetroiter.com was conceived as a Critical Celebration of Detroit. With monthly features and daily updates, thedetroiter.com explores theater, art, culture and everyday life in Michigan's biggest city.

The Detroit Page: An interesting site by David Sheridan, built with the intention of addressing "Detroit's unique culture, including the phyiscal city as well as the city's art, architecture, literature, and music.

University of Michigan Museum of Art: houses one of the finest university art collections in the country and the second largest art collection in the state of Michigan.

Washington Street Gallery: is located in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan, represents contemporary regional artists. Special exhibits change every four weeks and include a variety of 2 & 3 dimensional media, with an ongoing rotation of works by gallery artists.

Wayne State University Galleries: Access to Elaine Jacobs Gallery and the Community Arts Gallery from Wayne States Fine Arts Department.

YMCA's Arts and Humanities Program: The first organized framework of arts and humanities resources for local YMCAs. Up-to-date listings of events and classes.

Zeitgeist Gallery and Performance Venue: Contemporary art galleries, poetry in the bar and cutting-edge theater venue, located on Michigan Ave.