Across Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Detroit, and Flint, artists explore the layered entanglements between the natural and industrial worlds—interrogating ecology and economy, decay and renewal, resistance and control. Through artworks, public programs, and academic dialogue, this exhibition invites you to witness (and challenge) the delicate dance of nature and industry.

Opening Reception
University of Michigan Detroit Center
3663 Woodward Avenue, Suite 150 | Detroit, MI 48201
Friday, September 26 | 4:00–5:30 PM
umarts.info/Natural-industrial

Featured Locations & Artists:

Ann Arbor – Ruthven Building (Arts Initiative)
Dominique Chastenet de Gery, Rob Carter, Marta Carvajal, Kelly Hoffer, Shanna Merola, Elise Marie Martin, Samuel Turner, Bettina Senga, Nalani Duarte

Dearborn – Mardigian Library
Kas Brajkovic, Paul Draus, Alainna Fry, William Hohe, Cynthia Ellis, Lisa Du Russel, Alex Wand, Bridget Quinn, MaKenna Hatherill, Roxy

Detroit – UM Detroit Center
Andy Arts, Zoë Corley, Catie Cunningham, Laura Quattrocchi, Scott Crandall, Sarah Nesbitt, L. Napier, Megan Pellegini, Manessa Riser, Roberto Santaguida, Adam Sekuler, Elise Marie Martin, Samuel Turner

Flint – UM-Flint Fine & Performing Arts + UCEN Gallery
Grace Carbeck, Joe Cialdella, Sophia Brueckner, Lisa Du Russel, Avery Lawrence, Colleen O’Rourke, Yael Sela & Amanda Smith

Video Artists (Flint & Detroit)
Marta Frank, Mary Jo Kietzman Gifford, Fiona Hoffer, Jack Liu, Zhongxing Liu, Cole Greenberg, Alex Wand, L. Napier

Gallery Hours:

UM-Flint UCEN Gallery: Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM

UM-Flint Fine & Performing Arts: 2nd Floor | Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM

UM Detroit Center: Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM | Fri–Sat 8 AM–5 PM

Ann Arbor – Ruthven Building: Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM

Dearborn – Mardigian Library: Sun Noon–10 PM | Mon–Thu 9 AM–10 PM | Fri 9 AM–6 PM

Presented by the Arts Initiative in partnership with the University of Michigan Detroit Center.