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DTSTAMP:20260423T085450
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SUMMARY:Exhibition:Melissa Jones Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres. She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market.
UID:147882-21902159@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:ArtsRx,ArtsEngine,Visual Arts,Humanities,Free,Exhibition,Detroit,Family
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260518T091620
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T090000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition:Resistance is Fertile: Celebrating 30 Years of Cultivating Change
DESCRIPTION:Resistance Is Fertile honors the founding moment of the Institute for Research on Women & Gender\, while speaking to the present. The institute was established because faculty members believed that research on women\, gender\, and sexuality required an institutional commitment to thrive. That belief was itself a form of resistance—to disciplinary silos\, to marginalization\, to the idea that such scholarship was peripheral.\n\nThis theme reminds us that resistance is not merely reactive\; it is constructive. When rooted in collaboration and sustained through infrastructure\, it produces knowledge that reshapes disciplines\, institutions\, and public life.\n\nThis exhibit celebrates 30 years of IRWG—its history\, its programs\, and the people whose vision and labor built it into what it is today. Through archival materials\, milestones\, and stories\, we trace the evolution of an institute that has continually expanded the boundaries of research in women\, gender\, and sexuality.\n\nThis exhibit centers growth\, collaboration\, and intellectual creativity—honoring the sustained efforts\, bold ideas\, and collective care that have shaped IRWG’s legacy and continue to guide its future.\n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M. \n\nLocated on the first floor of Lane Hall (204 S. State Street)\, the Exhibit Space is free and open to the public\, M-F\, 9am-4pm.
UID:148280-21903726@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148280
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:women's studies,Activism,gender,Gender Based Violence,women,Women History,Women's And Gender Studies
LOCATION:Lane Hall
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DTSTAMP:20260508T155502
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial
DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm
UID:147925-21902457@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Library,History,Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260611T154833
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T113000
SUMMARY:Other:Nature Play Pop-Up: Gravity Play
DESCRIPTION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free\, hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups.  Young children will have hands-on fun while taking a closer look at nature\, and parents will leave with easy ideas to encourage creative nature play at home. No registration\, free event. First to arrive\, first to play. Kids can join in as spaces open during the pop-ups. Suggested ages 3-7.  Please note that all materials stay unless otherwise specified.
UID:148907-21905189@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148907
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:children,children's education,matthaei botanical gardens kids children nature
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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DTSTAMP:20260521T131340
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T101000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T110000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Zero Waste Events Training
DESCRIPTION:A zero waste event aims to reduce waste\, recycle and compost as much as possible to divert waste from the landfill. Zero waste events are an important contribution to reducing waste on campus. The Zero Waste Events Program provides assistance and training for your zero waste events efforts. \n\nThrough this training you will learn best practices for reducing waste from being created at your event\, and diverting as much waste as possible into recycling or composting. After completing this training\, you will be eligible to request and receive free compostable serviceware for your on-campus zero waste events.
UID:148374-21904154@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148374
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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