Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. Guided Tour of the U-M Clements Library. (June 8, 2023 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/108027 108027-21818857@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:00am
Location: William Clements Library
Organized By: William L. Clements Library

Join us for a guided tour to learn more about the Clements' early American history collections. Highlights include viewing of Benjamin West's iconic painting "Death of General Wolfe," a Revolutionary War-era trunk that once housed General Gage's papers, and more!

Register here: myumi.ch/Aw9Zb.

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Tours Wed, 10 May 2023 11:09:15 -0400 2023-06-08T11:00:00-04:00 2023-06-08T12:00:00-04:00 William Clements Library William L. Clements Library Tours William Clements Library
You Are Here (June 11, 2023 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/88202 88202-21650957@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, June 11, 2023 11:00am
Location: Museum of Art
Organized By: University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)

Welcome back to the museum. We’ve missed you.

On March 16, 2020, we closed our doors, just six days after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. We didn’t know for how long. At that point there were twelve confirmed COVID-19 cases in Washtenaw County. We weren’t wearing masks because we didn’t fully understand how the virus is transmitted. We reopened to the public 488 days later, on June 17, 2021. While it is exciting to be together again and to see the world slowly reopen, we are also deeply impacted by what we’ve been through. This exhibition holds both of those feelings.

The works of art in this show were selected because you really need to experience them in person, to be immersed in their textures, patterns, colors, and ideas. The exhibition is designed to remind visitors to be present where they are: to look and feel and be at UMMA, in person at the museum. It also reminds visitors where they aren’t: at home, isolated, connecting with each other virtually. 

The centerpiece of the exhibition—Kehinde Wiley’s portrait of Keshawn Warren standing in front of a vibrant floral background—exemplifies the idea of being present in oneself. Elsewhere you’ll find experiences for all of your senses. Come visit and play the Harry Bertoia sound sculpture to announce your presence in the gallery. After all, you are here.

Lead support for this exhibition is provided by Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.
 
 

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Exhibition Sun, 11 Jun 2023 18:15:31 -0400 2023-06-11T11:00:00-04:00 2023-06-11T20:00:00-04:00 Museum of Art University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Exhibition Photo by UMMA Staff
Great Lakes Garden Celebration (July 1, 2023 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/113175 113175-21830214@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, July 1, 2023 10:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum

The Great Lakes Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens will celebrate its 10th year in 2023! Join us throughout the summer and fall seasons for native plant and pollinator-focused events including a symposium, native plant sale, family-friendly activities, and more!

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Exhibition Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:31:24 -0400 2023-07-01T10:00:00-04:00 2023-07-01T16:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum Exhibition an image showing a field of black eyed susans.
Black Voices of Dignity (July 11, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/108876 108876-21820504@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 9:00am
Location: Institute For Social Research
Organized By: Institute for Social Research

This exhibit represents events in the "Black Experience" through 3-D recreations, historical photographs, art, and sculptures. The exhibit acknowledges the struggle, resilience, and spirit of a maligned group of people, then celebrates their many contributions and numerous achievements.

July 11-12, 2023 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Institute for Social Research
426 Thompson Street, Room 1430

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Exhibition Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:16:06 -0400 2023-07-11T09:00:00-04:00 2023-07-11T17:00:00-04:00 Institute For Social Research Institute for Social Research Exhibition Black Voices of Dignity. Exhibit on display July 11-12, 2023 1430 ISR-Thompson. This exhibit represents events in the "Black Experience" through 3-D recreations, historical photographs, art, and sculptures. The exhibit acknowledges the struggle, resilience, and spirit of a maligned group of people, then celebrates their many contributions and numerous achievements.
BioArtography Booth at the Ann Arbor Art Fair (July 20, 2023 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/109144 109144-21821126@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, July 20, 2023 10:00am
Location:
Organized By: BioArtography

BioArtography will be in South University Booth SU1103 (Between E. Univ. and Church) the Ann Arbor Art Fair! Spectacular new images for 2023 will be making their debut!

July 20 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Thu)
July 21 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Fri)
July 22 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Sat)

Every day at the University of Michigan, scientists from many fields work together to study organism development, function and disease. While the goal of these studies is to design new and effective ways to treat disease and provide better understanding of ourselves as well as the world around us, many are also taking the time to share the beauty of their work with others through a program called BioArtography. In the course of research, scientists use special stains to add color to the otherwise transparent tissues. Microscopes then allow detailed observation of the tiny, colorful biological structures revealed in these images. This results in a fascinating combination of art and science that U-M researchers are capturing in pictures taken through microscopes and turning into artworks that would look beautiful on any wall.

The goal of these studies is to design new and effective ways to treat disease and provide better understanding of ourselves as well as the world that surrounds us. Proceeds from the sale of this work help support the training of our next generation of researchers. Past BioArtography sales have raised enough money to send more than 100 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to scientific conferences, where they can present their work to other scientists and make connections that can help them launch their careers in research and industry.

Throughout the year BioArtography images (a collection of over 250) can be viewed and ordered online at www.bioartography.com

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Fair / Festival Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:11:27 -0400 2023-07-20T10:00:00-04:00 2023-07-20T21:00:00-04:00 BioArtography Fair / Festival 2023 BioArtography Booth Ann Arbor Art Fair
Humanize the Numbers (July 20, 2023 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/108924 108924-21820594@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, July 20, 2023 10:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Prison Creative Arts Project, The

*Humanize the Numbers* presents the perspectives of men in Michigan prisons.

The prison system regulates every part of an inmate's identity. Instead of using their name, they are given an ID number. Visiting room photos and mug shots are tightly regulated. Personal info is recorded: height, weight, etc. In the process, their humanity is denied.

This exhibit reveals the faces and stories of those in prison. It lifts up the voices of those who have been silenced by the criminal legal system. The Humanize the Numbers project gives them a freedom not normally allowed in prison. They share their stories with the world outside. By doing so, those in prison reclaim their humanity.

Proudly presented by Prison Creative Arts Project, MI Radio, and The Guild of Artists & Artisans

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Exhibition Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:25:03 -0400 2023-07-20T10:00:00-04:00 2023-07-20T21:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Prison Creative Arts Project, The Exhibition Buckles, 2017
There’s more to bees than honey (July 29, 2023 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/113189 113189-21830369@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, July 29, 2023 10:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum

What are native bees?
Native bees are diverse.
Native bees are large.
Native bees are small, Native bees are metallic.
Native bees wear masks. Native bees are specialists.
Native bees are super pollinators.
When we talk about supporting bees, many people naturally think of honey bees. Honey bees can help pollinate crops, especially on farms where there might not be enough native pollinators around. Plus, they are the only bees that produce honey, so you can thank them for that delicious treat. However, when we consider bees’ impacts to society and the environment, it’s essential to consider their natural history.
Honey bees were introduced to the Americas from Eurasia and Africa by humans, which means they haven’t co-evolved with our native plants and animals. Since honey bees have not been a part of Michigan’s ecosystems until relatively recently, their impacts on Michigan’s ecosystems and native plant communities are not as large as their agricultural value. While honey bees are thriving in managed hives, it’s not the same story for our native bee species.
These wonderful creatures are facing challenges due to habitat loss, as their natural homes and food sources are being replaced by agricultural fields, urban areas, and non-native plants. It’s essential to give some attention to our often-overlooked native bees. They come in many different shapes and sizes, and you might not even recognize them as bees at first glance!
This exhibit aims to raise awareness about Michigan’s native bees, their appearance, behavior, and interactions with plants. By understanding and appreciating them better, we hope to inspire everyone to think about how we can support and protect these vital pollinators too.

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Exhibition Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:42:03 -0400 2023-07-29T10:00:00-04:00 2023-07-29T16:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum Exhibition A photo with a bumblebee sitting on a goldenrod flower.
Featured Exhibits (August 10, 2023 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/110034 110034-21823961@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:00am
Location: Museum of Natural History
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Stop by the Student Showcase display in the museum’s main atrium, behind the mastodons, to see Molecules of Life.

August 2023–July 2024

Molecules of Life (Student Showcase)
Discover the connection between form and function as you explore the molecular building blocks of life. In the realm of biological macromolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids, form determines function, so visualizing the three-dimensional structures of molecules is key in researching the ‘tiny’ macromolecules that perform vital functions in our cells. In Biophysics 421, under the guidance of Markos Koutmos, Assistant Professor of Biophysics & Chemistry, and Liz Tidwell, PhD candidate in Biophysics, students created models with digital modeling software and brought them to life via 3D printing. This exhibit showcases the 3D printed molecules, scaled up to better reveal the structures that inform, make, break, modify, and move within the body.

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Exhibition Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:23:22 -0400 2023-08-10T10:00:00-04:00 2023-08-10T16:00:00-04:00 Museum of Natural History Museum of Natural History Exhibition
Featured Exhibits (August 10, 2023 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/110032 110032-21823833@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:00am
Location: Museum of Natural History
Organized By: Museum of Natural History

Stop by the Collections Case display in the museum’s main atrium, behind the mastodons, to see Nature’s Pharmacy.

August 2023–July 2024

Plants and fungi play a vital role in medicine due to the diversity of chemical defense mechanisms they evolved to safeguard them against pathogens, herbivores, and competitors. From its inception, the U-M Herbarium has cataloged and described plants—both poisonous and beneficial to human health—and still serves that role today. See specimens of these plant and fungal “friends” and “foes” from the U-M Herbarium collection and learn about how the collection is used for drug discovery today.

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Exhibition Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:14:38 -0400 2023-08-10T10:00:00-04:00 2023-08-10T16:00:00-04:00 Museum of Natural History Museum of Natural History Exhibition
Shared Humanity (August 11, 2023 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/109675 109675-21822675@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, August 11, 2023 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Prison Creative Arts Project, The

Beginning Friday, August 11th, the exhibit Shared Humanity will be featured at the Greater Flint Arts Council from the Prison Creative Arts Project’s (PCAP) private collection. The artwork is for sale and will be on display through September 1, 2023.

According to Sarah Unrath, Curator and PCAP's Community Engagement Specialist, “The exhibition is designed to connect viewers to artists through the wide gamut of their human experiences. We all have dreams, memories, goals, pasts. We all process emotions of anger, joy, grief, and nostalgia. We have specially selected works that show a culmination of ways artists in prison have navigated the complex realities of being human.”

The curatorial staff at PCAP worked closely with artists who were formerly incarcerated to select works that would fit the theme of this exhibition and be of interest to the broader audience. Visitors will see works from familiar artists, including Andy Wynkoop, An ArtsyGuy, RIK, Roger (Free-Hand) Stephenson, and many others.

“This exhibition centralizes intersecting themes and multi-faceted layers of what it means to be human. Our hope is to challenge the lens through which the exhibit audience looks at people in prison. Coming out of a season that has worn us thin of human connection, this exhibit presents a unique opportunity to engage in powerful dialogue inspired by the art in Shared Humanity,” says Unrath

Admission is free and open to the public.

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Exhibition Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:09:04 -0400 2023-08-11T18:00:00-04:00 2023-08-11T21:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Prison Creative Arts Project, The Exhibition Painting: Andy Wynkoop, Untitled
Sarah Buckius: !!!techn010ffspring!!! (August 15, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/109535 109535-21822148@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 9:00am
Location: Lane Hall
Organized By: Institute for Research on Women and Gender

Come explore the intricate and interlocking world of Sarah Buckius’ “!!!techn010ffspring!!!” where feminist art meets science and the history of invention. On view at Lane Hall as part of U-M Arts Initiative’s themed semester on Arts & Resistance, “!!!techn010ffspring!!!” critiques the patriarchal paradigms of the STEM field by highlighting the history of women inventors. This exhibition brings conceptual invention in fine art and performance to the disciplines of information technology, robotics, and engineering. Buckius creates “technoffsprings”: complex machines that weave together the history of inventions related to the gendered labor of women, especially regarding women’s social roles as caregivers and subjects of care themselves.
Trained as an engineer and an artist, Buckius’ machines are intentionally complex, layered, and illogical or absurdly logical. In the nature of women’s caregiving, they teeter between order and chaos. Her “digital tinkerings” tell epic tales of motherhood, technology, female bodies, and commerce—both personal and externalized through women’s inventions and early forays that bridged caregiving and commerce. Buckius' work proposes improvisation as a form of absurdist resistance to, and alternative to, patriarchal, capitalist, production-based, and seemingly rational, useful, logical systems.
“!!!techn010ffspring!!!” is open for viewing M-F, 9am-4pm or by appointment. University of Michigan instructors can email LaneHallExhibits@umich.edu to request a group tour or schedule a class visit.
This project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan and co-sponsored by U-M’s Department of Women’s and Gender Studies and the Institute for Research on Women and Gender with support from the Santa Cruz County Arts Council.

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Exhibition Sat, 05 Aug 2023 11:34:42 -0400 2023-08-15T09:00:00-04:00 2023-08-15T16:00:00-04:00 Lane Hall Institute for Research on Women and Gender Exhibition Image reads: sarah buckius: !!! techn010ffspring !!! "she feels like the company is stuck in the past, clinging to old technology instead of embracing new technologies...absurd ones...
The Clements Bookworm: Jason Young and Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina (August 18, 2023 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/109336 109336-21821484@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, August 18, 2023 10:00am
Location: Museum of Art
Organized By: University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)

Click here to register: http://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6-uBey5BRneGzLydB7kbqA#/registration.

On the third Friday of the month, the Clements Library hosts a virtual Bookworm program that gathers authors, collectors, fellows and University staff for a conversation on a variety of history topics. Inspired by the traditional Clements Library Tea Time, attendees are encouraged to post comments and questions, respond to polls, and add to the conversation. On August 18th, the Bookworm will host U-M Professor Jason Young, curator of Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina--an exhibition that will open at UMMA on August 26th. 

Hear Me Now is a landmark exhibition of more than 60 objects representing the work of African American potters in the decades surrounding the Civil War. The exhibition features monumental storage jars by the enslaved and literate potter and poet Dave, later recorded as David Drake (about 1800–about 1870), while the inclusion of several contemporary works from leading Black artists links the past to the present. Working primarily in clay, these artists respond to the legacy of the Edgefield potters and consider the resonance of this history for audiences today.

For more information, please call The Clements Library at 734-764-2347 or visit https://clements.umich.edu/public-programs/bookworm.

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:15:41 -0400 2023-08-18T10:00:00-04:00 2023-08-18T11:00:00-04:00 Museum of Art University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Lecture / Discussion Museum of Art
Guided Tour of the Clements Library (August 24, 2023 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/109041 109041-21820778@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, August 24, 2023 4:00pm
Location: William Clements Library
Organized By: William L. Clements Library

We invite you to join us on a guided tour where you can delve deeper into the rich tapestry of Clements' early American history and culture collections. Experience the allure of our esteemed treasures, including the legendary painting "Death of General Wolfe" by Benjamin West, a remarkable trunk from the Revolutionary War era that once safeguarded General Gage's papers, and much more!

You will also have the opportunity to explore the Clements' Centennial exhibit titled "Building on a Century of Collecting at the Clements Library." This extraordinary exhibition aims to address a question frequently posed by our visitors: How does the Clements Library determine which materials to acquire and include in its cherished collections?

Please register at myumi.ch/Aw9Zb.

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Tours Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:34:22 -0400 2023-08-24T16:00:00-04:00 2023-08-24T17:00:00-04:00 William Clements Library William L. Clements Library Tours Image of Clements Library
Dopamine Dressing (August 27, 2023 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/100404 100404-21799714@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, August 27, 2023 11:00am
Location: Museum of Art
Organized By: University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)

Discover Delight in the Decadence

In this exhibition, YehRim Lee positions colorful clay and metal sculptures on a complex structure of her own design to create a joyful, immersive environment. Inspired by the fashion trend of the same name, Dopamine Dressing leans into the idea that bright colors and surprising textures can create happiness by activating chemicals in the brain. Clothing designers used this concept to battle the doldrums of the pandemic and here, artist YehRim Lee asks visitors to see how vibrancy, materiality, and expressive movement in art can have the same effect. 

She repeatedly refires her clay sculptures, introducing a new glaze each time until the surfaces begin to warp and crack, approaching collapse, suggesting that the dopamine bursts that come from sensual pleasure or excessive consumption perhaps provide only temporary relief from the cares of the world.

Lead support for this exhibition is provided by the William C. Weese, M.D. Endowment for Ceramic Arts, the U–M Office of the Provost, and the Nam Center for Korean Studies. Additional generous support is provided by the U-M Department of History of Art and the U-M Department of Asian Languages and Cultures.
 

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Exhibition Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:15:51 -0400 2023-08-27T11:00:00-04:00 2023-08-27T20:00:00-04:00 Museum of Art University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Exhibition YehRim Lee, Candy Angle Green Small, 2021, stoneware, glaze, luster. Courtesy the artist. © YehRim Lee 2022
Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina — Exhibition Tour with Jason Young (August 27, 2023 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/109341 109341-21821896@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, August 27, 2023 2:00pm
Location: Museum of Art
Organized By: University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)

Click here to register: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=uhlrs88ab&oeidk=a07ejw9z5vn118a949b.

Join exhibition co-curator and U-M Associate Professor of History Jason Young for an exploration of the dynamic exhibition Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina. Hear Me Now centers around the complicated history and continuing legacy of an African American ceramic tradition that emerged out of the plantation economies of Edgefield, South Carolina. As an artistic tradition rooted in the history of American slavery, the exhibition highlights the tangled histories of race, slavery and art in this country. The exhibition features historic work including monumental storage jars by the enslaved and literate potter and poet Dave, later recorded as David Drake as well as leading contemporary Black artists who have responded to or whose practice resonates with the Edgefield story. Established figures like Theaster Gates and Simone Leigh, as well as younger, emerging artists like Adebunmi Gbadebo, Woody De Othello, and Robert Pruitt, have contributed to the show. Working primarily in clay, these artists respond to the legacy of the Edgefield potters and consider the resonance of this history for audiences today.

Hear Me Now is organized by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, with support from the Terra Foundation for American Art and the Henry Luce Foundation.

Lead support for UMMA's presentation of the exhibition is provided by Michigan Engineering, the U-M Office of the Provost, the U-M Office of the President, the Americana Foundation, the U-M College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, the U-M Inclusive History Project, and Michigan Humanities. Additional generous support is provided by Larry and Brenda Thompson and Melissa Kaish and Jonathan Dorfman. 

 

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Lecture / Discussion Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:15:45 -0400 2023-08-27T14:00:00-04:00 2023-08-27T15:00:00-04:00 Museum of Art University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Lecture / Discussion Museum of Art