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SUMMARY:Exhibition:Envision: The Michigan Artist Initiative 2027
DESCRIPTION:\n\nStamps Gallery\, part of the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan\, invites artists and collaboratives to submit their work for consideration for Envision: The Michigan Artist Initiative. This initiative showcases the depth of artistic excellence and merit of contemporary art practices in Michigan and recognizes the creativity\, rigor and innovation of artists and collaboratives working in the region\, inspiring the next generations of artists in our state.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA shortlist of three artists will be selected by a prominent national panel of jurors: Rehema Barber\, Chief Curator\, Kalamazoo Institute of Art\; Laura Mott\, Chief Curator\, Cranbrook Art Museum\; and artist Sara Nickleson\, winner of the 2025 Envision: Michigan Artist Initiative Award. \n\nThose finalists will be invited to exhibit their work at Stamps Gallery from June 10 to July 31\, 2027. Finalists will receive logistical and curatorial support from the professional staff at Stamps Gallery\, as well as an artist fee and stipend of $2\,000 to produce new work. \n\nThe jury will select a winner\, who will be announced at the exhibition’s opening reception and awarded a $5\,000 cash prize.\nEligibility Criteria\n\nArtists must live and work in Michigan.\nArtists must be at least 21 years old and not be enrolled in a University program at an undergraduate or graduate level.\nThe initiative is open to emerging and mid-career artists and collaboratives living and working in Michigan.\n\nEmerging artists are early in their artistic careers (regardless of age). They have a small exhibition record and their practices are not yet considered well established professionally by indicators of museum exhibitions\, gallery representation\, publications. They have been practicing professionally for at least three years.\nMid-career artists have passed the early stages of their careers. They have a growing body of work and have attained a fair degree of public exposure through exhibitions\, publications\, and media coverage.\nThis initiative seeks to support artists who are gaining momentum and committed to pushing the boundaries of their chosen medium. These artists are at a critical stage in their careers and in the threshold of taking their work to the next level.\nTimeline\n\nFebruary 23-August 2\, 2026: Call for work\nSeptember 30\, 2026: Finalists announced\nJune 10\, 2027: Public opening and award ceremony event\nJune 10-July 31\, 2027: Exhibition dates\nJuror’s Evaluation Criteria\n\nArtistic Excellence: Those who are building a rigorous body of work and demonstrate a consistent commitment to their artistic careers and take risks by pushing the boundaries of their chosen mediums. We have defined Artistic Excellence in the following ways: \n\nInnovation & Skill: The work shows creativity\, ambition\, and technical ability.\nMeaning & Relevance: The work engages with contemporary themes that resonate with today’s society.\nClarity of Expression: The ideas behind the work are thoughtfully communicated.\nMeet Eligibility Criteria: All applications should meet the eligibility criteria listed above.\n\nImpact & Legacy: Those who are at a critical juncture in their artistic careers for whom this award will make a significant impact.
UID:151991-21912555@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151991
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260922T103914
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270611T120000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition:“Fill the Ranks”: The Civil War and the University of Michigan
DESCRIPTION:“Fill the Ranks”: The Civil War and the University of Michigan explores how campus and community debated the issues that tore the country apart\, how students and alums joined the fight\, and how the University’s public mission began to conflict with its elite aspirations. Based on collections at the Bentley Historical Library.\n\nDeveloped by the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory and featuring the work of its student docents\, “Fill the Ranks” includes historic artifacts\, digital animations\, and interactive elements spanning two floors.\n\nOn display September 25\, 2026-July 2\, 2027 at the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory\, 1398 Ann Street\, Ann Arbor\, 48109.\n\nView the exhibit during the Observatory’s open hours: Thursdays 12-5 pm\, Fridays 12-11 pm\, Saturdays 12-5 pm.\n\n“Fill the Ranks”: The Civil War and the University of Michigan is supported in part by the Inclusive History Project. To learn more\, please visit inclusivehistory.umich.edu. Additional support provided by the University of Michigan’s U.S. at 250 initiative.
UID:152626-21914234@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152626
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Politics,Social Sciences,museums,Museum,Humanities,history,free,U-m History,university of michigan history,university history,Student Life,Storytelling,American Politics,bentley library,bentley historical library,archives,American History,american culture,Education,Exhibition,educational,Civil War,civil rights
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
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