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Call for Artists: Sidewalk Festival Returns in July- August in Two New Neighborhoods

Sidewalk Festival 2023, Detroit’s most colorful and unique outdoor celebration of performance and installation art returns July 29, and August 5, 2023. We are looking for new creative works of dance, music, performance art, installation, visual art, and interactive workshops. APPLICATIONS FOR SIDEWALK FESTIVAL ARE OPEN! Sidewalk Festival 2023 is coming to two Detroit neighborhoods […]

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Sculptor Patrick Dougherty to Transform Eliza Howell Park with “Stickwork” Installation + Artist Residency with Sidewalk Detroit

From September 7th- 25th, Sidewalk Detroit and will be hosting internationally acclaimed artist, Patrick Dougherty as he creates one of his famed ‘Stickwork’ sculptures in Eliza Howell Park. This three-week artist residency will engage artists, volunteers, neighbors, and members of the public to work side by side with the internationally renowned artist as he creates […]

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NOW:FUTURE ARTIST SUMMIT: UNPACKING MUTUAL AID AND ALTERNATIVE ECONOMIES FOR DETROIT ARTISTS ON JUNE 15-17TH

Kresge Arts in Detroit and Sidewalk Detroit have partnered to present a public, 3-day, interactive summit that will explore existing opportunities and new possibilities related to alternative economies and community-based resource creation and sharing within Detroit’s artist community. Participants will engage with presenters and peers with knowledge and experience spanning mutual aid, intentional communities and […]

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