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DTSTAMP:20251030T111200
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T184500
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Laser Queen
DESCRIPTION:Don't miss your chance to rock out to the iconic music of Queen with a laser show right here in the museum's Planetarium & Dome Theater! \n\nFridays and Saturdays through October 25. \n5:00p.m.\, 6:00p.m.\, 7:00p.m. shows.\n\nFeaturing legendary hits like We Will Rock You\, Somebody To Love\, and (of course!) Bohemian Rhapsody\, this 45-minute show features a custom suite of laser effects designed for our dome. \n\nSame-weekend tickets are available on-site at the Museum Store. Call 734-764-0478 between 10 a.m.–4 p.m.\, Tuesday–Thursday\, to book tickets in advance.
UID:138611-21883441@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138611
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Family,Museum,Music,natural history museum,Planetarium
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250905T111517
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T200000
SUMMARY:Well-being:RCF Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:Come to our bible study where we have an open discussion about the word and emphasize what unite us which is to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ! This event is open to all!
UID:138856-21884129@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138856
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:In Person,Religious,Virtual,Well-being
LOCATION:BBB - 3901
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250927T123235
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T193000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:TikTok x SWE @ The University of Michigan
DESCRIPTION:TikTok is coming to The University of Michigan 🎉Ready to explore where your creativity and career can meet? Join us for an on-campus TikTok Info Session to discover how you can be part of our fast-growing\, global team shaping the futureof entertainment and technology.We’re hiring full-time new grads and interns for 2026! Roles are live now\, so check out our careers site and apply early! About the Session:Our culture &amp\; values –what makes TikTok…TikTok.Innovations &amp\; opportunities – the tech\, products\, and ideas we’re building.Career pathways – from Software Engineering to Sales\, Marketing\, and beyond.Real stories – hear directlyfrom TikTok employees about their journeys. ✅ RSVP required – Space is limited\, so lock in your spot early! Who’s invited: All majors welcome\, especially students pursuing Software Engineering\, Sales\, Marketing\, or related fields. Eligibility: Bachelor’s\, Master’s\, and MBA students graduating in 2026 or in their penultimate year. See you soon\, TikTok Early Careers Team
UID:138728-21883768@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138728
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Dow Building, 1013, 2300 Hayward St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251030T111200
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T194500
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Laser Queen
DESCRIPTION:Don't miss your chance to rock out to the iconic music of Queen with a laser show right here in the museum's Planetarium & Dome Theater! \n\nFridays and Saturdays through October 25. \n5:00p.m.\, 6:00p.m.\, 7:00p.m. shows.\n\nFeaturing legendary hits like We Will Rock You\, Somebody To Love\, and (of course!) Bohemian Rhapsody\, this 45-minute show features a custom suite of laser effects designed for our dome. \n\nSame-weekend tickets are available on-site at the Museum Store. Call 734-764-0478 between 10 a.m.–4 p.m.\, Tuesday–Thursday\, to book tickets in advance.
UID:138611-21883450@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138611
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Family,Museum,Music,natural history museum,Planetarium
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250912T181528
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T200000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Webster MFA Reading Series: Jared Scribner and Alejandro de la Garza
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the Helen Zell Writers’ Program and presented in partnership with UMMA\, the Mark Webster Reading Series showcases the work of second-year MFA students in fiction and poetry.\n \nJared Scribner is a fiction writer from southwest Missouri. He is currently working on a collection of stories and a novella. Jared will be introduced by Sean Cavanaugh\n \nAlejandro de la Garza is a writer from Dobbs Ferry\, New York. Prior to coming to the University of Michigan\, he worked as a journalist covering climate change. Alejandro will be introduced by Sophie Weisskoff.\n \nFriends\, family\, and members of the Ann Arbor community are welcome to attend the readings both in-person at UMMA or live on Zoom. \n \nThis series is free and open to the public. For questions\, accommodation needs\, or the password to attend the event via Zoom\, please contact co-hosts\, Micah Muhammad (micahmuh@umich.edu) and Jennifer Nessel (jnessel@umich.edu).\n 
UID:137117-21879766@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137117
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Museum,UMMA
LOCATION:Museum of Art - Helmut Stern Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20250807T141902
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:The Wildwoods
DESCRIPTION:“The tonality & harmony of The Wildwoods’ voices are impeccable” –Americana Highways\n\nFrom the heart of Lincoln\, Nebraska\, The Wildwoods have grown into a folk/Americana trio rooted in rich harmonies and heartfelt storytelling. Formed by husband-and-wife duo Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin)\, and joined by longtime friend and bassist Andrew Vaggalis\, the band crafts songs that feel both intimate and expansive—tales of home\, hope\, and the open road.\n\nTheir newest release\, Dear Meadowlark (2025)\, is a love letter to the land that raised them. Inspired by seasons of touring\, homesickness\, and rediscovery\, the album weaves chamber-folk arrangements with poetic lyricism\, highlighting their signature harmonies and acoustic instrumentation. It follows a growing discography that includes Sweet Nostalgia (2017)\, Birdie & Goose (2017)\, Across a Midwest Sky (2019)\, and Foxfield Saint John (2023).\n\nInfluenced by artists like Watchhouse\, Nickel Creek\, and Gillian Welch & David Rawlings\, The Wildwoods blend folk\, bluegrass\, and indie sensibilities into something uniquely their own. Their music is lush with nature imagery\, layered harmonies\, and an emotional sincerity that captures the quiet beauty of their Midwestern roots.\n\nWhether weaving tales from their rural upbringing or capturing fleeting moments from life on tour\, The Wildwoods create a sound that feels like home…wherever you are.
UID:137110-21879654@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137110
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250908T080337
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T230000
SUMMARY:Tours:Observing Night
DESCRIPTION:Explore the historic Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory\, view its history and astronomy exhibits\, and observe the night sky with the 1857 Fitz telescope! \n\nLocated on Central Campus next to Alice Lloyd Hall and Couzens Hall. Free admission\; no registration required.\n\nThis event will take place even if the weather does not permit telescope observing. We strive to always have interesting things for you to do!\n\nLast visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing.
UID:136023-21881922@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136023
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,Education,educational,free,Museum,museums,observing,Science,Telescope Observation,telescope viewing,Telescopes
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
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DTSTAMP:20250912T060235
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T235959
SUMMARY:Other:Buckeye Invite
DESCRIPTION:Regatta
UID:137123-21879774@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137123
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Ohio State University
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250907T120052
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T235959
SUMMARY:Other:Crafting Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us every Sunday from 2-4 pm for our crafting meeting! All skills are welcome with plenty of teachers and projects to start each week. If you have more questions\, please DM us on Instagram or email our Vice President Annie: anniewes@umich.edu\nTime: 2-4pm\nLocation: League - Room 4 on the 1st Floor (all meetings here unless noted)\nRoom Change--Sept 7\, Sept 28\, Nov 9\, Nov 16\nNonprofit Website: vipsfund.org\nInstagram: @vipsfund
UID:136250-21878124@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136250
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:ROOM CHANGE - Outside the League
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250912T060236
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T235959
SUMMARY:Other:Fall Fury
DESCRIPTION:Regatta
UID:137124-21879777@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137124
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:University of Wisconsin -- Madison
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251010T121521
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T220000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:2025 Second Year Studio Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:August 18 - October 24\, 2025Exhibition Reception: September 11\, 3-5 p.m.\n\"In their second year\, Stamps students complete a major milestone: Second Year Studio (SYS). It’s a course where\, per the syllabus\, students 'develop the capacity to work independently by identifying\, exploring\, and pursuing a single independent project that involves multiple iterations.' Each student takes their own path\, encountering questions that can shape the direction of their creative practice—how do I manage my time? How much constraint vs. freedom do I thrive on? What subject matter do I care about most deeply? How do my ideas about my future goals intersect with the work I want to make now? At the end of the semester\, students formally report on their experience in a presentation called the Sophomore Review\, and a faculty panel offers individualized feedback. \nUntil now\, the classroom studios and review rooms have been the only place to catch a glimpse of the art and design work resulting from this pivotal course. Last year\, Associate Dean for Academic Programs Rebecca Strzelec proposed something new: an exhibition installed throughout the Art &amp\; Architecture Building during the summer that would celebrate Second Year Studio work and help to welcome the community back in the Fall. This inaugural 2025 Second Year Studio Exhibition showcases our rising third-years and transfer students\, and invites first-years and other newcomers to explore both the building\, and the creative possibilities ahead. The show features 44 students who have volunteered to participate\, yet it honors every Stamps major who reaches the SYS milestone. \nThe pieces on view span a wide array of media and capture a specific moment in each maker’s path—experiments in previously unfamiliar methods\, emergent passions\, creative risks taken\, iterations and reiterations\, and the seeds of so much future work.\"\n- Sally Clegg\, Lecturer and Student Exhibitions Coordinator\nExhibiting Artists and Designers\n\nRobin Beaney\nAdi Behar\nDavid Byun\nZoë Corley\nChloe Dennis\nViktoriya Finyak\nMaria Elena García-Murguía\nElisa Gasser\nOlivia Glynn\nRoe Halbert\nNadav Havilio\nDee Holmes\nRuby Hough\nUrvi Joshi\nEunice Kim\nHannah Kryzhan\nBen Levitsky\nJoyce Liu\nKatelyn Ma\nAlexandria Mainor\nErin Malone\nSummer Mansi\nCheyenne Moore\nElla Moxon\nShafiq Muqit\nAlex Nguyen\nAnna Noh\nLeanna Mokihana Paik\nEva Park\nMichelle Peng\nEliana Pettigrew\nZainab Rahmani\nOlivia Reed\nSky Roberts\nZachary Sebestyen\nOliver Lee St Cyr\nSophie Stillwagon\nVeronica Weinberg\nCaitlin Weingarden\nNala Arielle White\nAriel Williams\nSilas Williams\nKatherine Xu\nJoy Yang\n
UID:137111-21879678@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137111
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20250911T160943
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Game Day @ the Union
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Michigan Union Front Lawn on your way to the Big House for free swag! Free food will also be served starting at 10:00 AM. Food and swag are first come\, first serve\, while supplies last! Go Blue!
UID:139230-21885157@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139230
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Campus Involvement,CCI,cci programs,cciprograms,center for campus involvement,centerforcampusinvolvement,food,football,free,free food,Free Stuff,freefood,fun,Game Day,games,get involved,getinvolved,Giveaways,go blue,goblue,outdoors,sport,sports,sports event,union
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Front Lawn
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879554@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882952@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Maps
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250529T110505
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\"
UID:135894-21877486@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250903T111938
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T160000
SUMMARY:Community Service:Zero Waste Stadium Volunteer Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Campus Sustainability is seeking Registered Student Organizations to volunteer at home football games this fall. By staffing waste bins\, your group can help educate fans and minimize contamination. Commit 15 volunteers for a 5-hour shift and receive a $500 stipend\, plus meal vouchers for participants.
UID:138715-21883753@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138715
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Community Service,Environment,Outdoors,Sustainability,Volunteer
LOCATION:Michigan Stadium - Gate 9
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250928T063216
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T114500
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Girls Who Invest Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an information session to hear from our team about 2026 programming! Our information session will cover the Girls Who Invest (GWI) Intensive Program and our application process.Eligible students for the 2026 GWI Intensive Program are those graduating between fall 2027 and spring 2029. Come with your questions - we're happy to answer them!Note: you must submit the GWI-specific registration link to attend this event.For any event or application-related questions\, reach out to application@girlswhoinvest.org.
UID:137567-21882261@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137567
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:
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DTSTAMP:20251003T181516
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Untold Stories\, Part II: A Stamps Faculty Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: September 12 - December 13Opening Reception: September 18\, 6:30-8:30 p.m.\nUntold Stories: Part II is the second in a series of three exhibitions featuring the work of faculty members from the Stamps School of Art &amp\; Design. Organized thematically\, Part II explores timely and resonant themes related to the freedom of expression\, movement\, and civic rights. Drawing on personal narratives and public archives\, the artists offer inspiring ways of storytelling that make latent ideas visible and experiential - expanding the boundaries of their artistic research.\nUntold Stories: Part II is curated by Srimoyee Mitra\, and features work by Stamps faculty Ebitenyefa Baralaye\, Annica Cuppetelli\, Quinn A. Hunter\, Carol Jacobsen\, Andy Kirshner\, Rebekah Modrak\, and Ricky Weaver.
UID:137113-21879710@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137113
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250918T111309
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Vision Board Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Come create a vision board for the year with your Multicultural Lounge Community Assistant!\n\n*Please note the event taking place in Ambatana - The Afro American Multicultural Lounge (South Quad)\, will take place on Friday\, September 19 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM!
UID:138837-21884985@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138837
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Crafts,housing,Social
LOCATION:Alice Lloyd Hall - Vicky Barner Multicultural Lounge
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251015T121513
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T110100
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T190000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Fore-Site (Phase 1): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project
DESCRIPTION:Phase 1 Opening Reception: September 18\, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nFrom September 2025 through August 2026\, Stamps Gallery is partnering in a curatorial collaboration with two Ypsilanti-based\, artist-run project spaces led by Stamps alumni: C.Y.N.K. Studios\, directed by Sally Clegg (Lecturer III and Student Exhibition Coordinator\, MFA ’20) and Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20)\; and Sometimes Space\, directed by Nathan Byrne (Lecturer I\, MFA ’21). Each space hosts dozens of artists annually for exhibitions\, performances\, and events\, fostering experimental work and building community. For this project\, Byrne\, Clegg\, and Narula have been commissioned to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the gallery. In response\, they've curated six artists to create new work for the pillars over three cycles:\nPhase 1 (September 12 - December 12) artists: Amelia Burns (Cranbrook MFA '23) and Erin McKenna (MFA '20)Phase 2 (January 12 - April 12) artists: Sally Clegg (MFA '20) and Kim Karlsrud (MFA '20)Phase 3 (May 12 - August 12) artists: Abhishek Narula (MFA '20) and Nathan Byrne (MFA '21)\nPhase 1 Curatorial Statement\nCurated by Sometimes Space: Amelia Burns (entry pillar)Curated by CYNK Studios: Erin McKenna (courtyard pillar)\nArtists Amelia Burns and Erin McKenna reimagine the Division Street pillars through digital collages rooted in memory\, landscape and shared environments. Burns arranges fragments of her own photographs into airy compositions where these pictorial remnants become enshrined by the artist’s vision of the sacred. McKenna draws from the language of quilting\, organizing her photos of mushrooms\, moss and lichen into vibrant geometric patterns which echo Ohio textile traditions. Both artists\, Midwestern women attentive to the nuances of place\, weave personal imagery into collective meaning. Together\, their works create spaces of reverence and connection.\nAmelia Burns: GODSPROMISESRISINGHIGHGODSPROMISESRISINGHIGH contains fragments of photographs I have made over years in various locations in the United States. Each fragment holds personal meaning for me. The exalted pieces of environments float together and create a visual smorgasbord of symbols\, denoting a capitalist world\, filled with tender moments and connections\, where all objects are made holy.\nErin McKenna: Mushroom TrailMushroom Trail reimagines the Ohio Star quilt block through a collage of photographs of mushrooms\, lichen\, and moss gathered during walks in my Appalachian forest home. I created small blocks of repeating patterns to build texture and color. Inspired by the Barn Quilt Trail\, the work honors Ohio’s yard art traditions. Like other local expressions\, from chainsaw-carved bears to the front porch goose\, it fosters a shared sense of pride of place\, and community.\nArtist Statements/Bios\nAmelia BurnsThrough my travels across nearly every U.S. state\, I document not only the natural world but also its entanglement with human influence. My work speaks to the loneliness\, humor\, beauty\, pain\, and joy that coexist within these spaces. The landscapes I create—whether photographic or collage-based—are imbued with a visceral connection to the physical environments I’ve passed through. They are a reprocessing of the cultural detritus that surrounds me\, transforming fragments into vignettes that explore both the darkness and resilience of humanity.\nAt its core\, my work explores the underworld of human experience\, grappling with the visceral tension between authenticity and artifice in contemporary Americana. It reflects the disgusting horror of capitalism\, the mysticism of my Irish Catholic upbringing\, and the profound solitude that fuels my process. The resulting images are landscapes of seeking\, filled with the pain\, glory\, and quiet resistance of life.\nAmelia Burns is a photographer\, collage artist\, curator and educator exploring the cultural and physical landscapes of the U.S.\, capturing the nuances of shared environments. She earned her BFA in Photography from Pratt Institute in 2005 and later completed her MFA at Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2023. Website / Instagram\nErin McKenna Erin McKenna is an interdisciplinary artist with a background in sculpture. Her practice embraces humor\, playful misuse\, and celebration as strategies to dismantle stereotypes and complicate binaries of construction and embellishment. With a feminist lens\, she explores the space where necessity meets excess\, highlighting the subversive potential of both. Her sculptures often pair gritty building materials with tactile fabrics\, generating tension between utility and ornament. Growing up in a perpetually unfinished home—a place of sawdust\, chop saws\, and improvisation—instilled in her a respect for visible labor\, inventive problem-solving\, and imperfection. Her process follows personal rules:\nno hierarchy of materialssubvert expected usecomplicate binaries\, stereotypes and associationsmisuse\, misapplyallow for variable arrangementsrepeat\, reiterate\, reuseconsider the subversive possibilities of the excessive\, fantastic\, and necessaryalways let the labor be visible\nMcKenna earned her BFA from Columbus College of Art &amp\; Design in 2012 and later completed her MFA at Stamps School of Art &amp\; Design at the University of Michigan. She recently moved back to the forest she calls home in Southeastern Ohio\, where she serves as Exhibitions Director at The Dairy Barn Arts Center\, hunts for mushrooms with her toddler\, and makes quilts. Website / Instagram
UID:138031-21881223@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138031
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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