Tenebroso - Sergio De Giusti
September 10, 2010 - October 16, 2010
The Detroit Artists Market (DAM) is proud to celebrate long-time friend and Italian American artist, Sergio De Giusti, in his solo exhibition, Tenebroso. The Public Opening reception will be Friday, September 10, 2010 from 6pm – 10pm. DAM will also host a Gallery Talk on Saturday, October 2nd, 2-4 p.m. with Sergio De Giusti. De Giusti, best known for his figurative bas reliefs and sculptures, will display new artwork created over the past year. The exhibit is a collection of charcoal drawings, reliefs, bronze sculptures and watercolors. The title of the show, Tenebroso, is an Italian reference to the shrouding of his images in darkness. His strong Italian influence is evident in his themes of cloaked subjects and landscapes, sacred symbols, and Baroque mannerisms.
THAT DAM BOX SHOW
August 10, 2010 - August 20, 2010
CLOSING BIDS RECEPTION THIS FRIDAY - August 20th, 6-9pm. Bidding closes at 8:45 p.m. Come in early to get your bidder number and see all the boxes!
The Detroit Artists Market brings back THAT DAM BOX SHOW this summer for an auction you won’t want to miss! Nearly 300 local artists were given old film reel boxes, donated by Wayne State University Library Systems, to create original works of art. These boxes will be on display and silent auction beginning Tuesday, August 10th. Be sure to see the show and find your favorite works prior to the final day - the show closes with a Final Bidding Reception on Friday, August 20th from 6-9pm. Bidding will be fast and furious that evening, and the bidding closes at 8:45pm sharp! All auction proceeds benefit the mission and programs of the Detroit Artists Market.
Click here to see a wonderful THAT DAM BOX SHOW video short created by Gary Schwartz
Gary Schwartz is an award-winning animator, director, artist, filmmaker and teacher. He has taught animation throughout the country and in Europe. Through his company, Single Frame Films, Gary has produced, designed and directed animation for Disney, Sesame Street, MTV, Fox Television, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and others.
Wordage
June 25, 2010 - July 24, 2010
The Detroit Artists Market (DAM) is pleased to present “Wordage”. Opening Friday, June 25, 2010, DAM will host a Public Opening and reception that evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Gallery visitors can meet the artists – and will have an opportunity to view and purchase the wide array of paintings, sculptures, photography, and mixed media on exhibit.
This year’s summer exhibition at the Detroit Artists Market was curated by Jack O. Summers, artist and educator. contemporary art by 25 Michigan artists. “Wordage” Exhibition runs through July 24, 2010.
Exhibiting artists: Suzanne Anderson, Randy Asplund, Barbara Brown, Loralei R. Byatt, Israel Davis, Rose E. DeSloover, Andrea Eis, Dave Fischer, Lynn Galbreath, Dick Goody, John Gutoskey, Michelle A. Hegyi, Alvey Jones, Christine Monhollen, Scott Northrup, Ann Pearlman, Catherine Peet, Julie Renfro, Jaye Schlesinger, Stephen William Schudlich, Ryan Standfest, Kaiser Suidan, Sally Schluter Tardella, Graceann Warn and Vagner M. Whitehead.
DAM’s Elements Gallery features artist Ryan Asplund. In contrast to the contemporary styles of works in the main gallery, Mr. Asplund’s art directly reaches back into the past. He will present a gallery talk from 2 to 4 PM on Saturday, June 26, 2010, discussing his work in creating illuminated manuscript art.
Up Next at Detroit Artists Market
June 17, 2010 - June 17, 2010
June 17, 2010 - Annual Garden Party and Art Sale. 4-8 p.m. This special afternoon features art by more than 80 local artists. Hosted this year in Grosse Pointe Park at the home of a DAM member, this event also offers delicious food from area restaurants and markets, and music by Hot Club of Detroit. This event is FREE to DAM Members, and memberships at all levels can be purchased at the door. Use the link on the right to get your invitation, or call 313.832.8540 for more information.
Next Exhibition - "Wordage" - June 25 - July 24, 2010 . Opening Reception Friday, June 25, 6-9 p.m. An exhibition focused on ways text can intermingle with media and images. Text and image can interact and often create a dialogue, a layered composition that evokes a more complex reaction from the viewer. Curated by Jack O. Summers.
2010 All Media Exhibition
April 30, 2010 - June 05, 2010
The Detroit Artists Market is pleased to present its “All Media Exhibition 2010”. Opening April 30, 2010, DAM will host a Public Opening and Awards Reception that evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Gallery visitors can meet the artists – and will have an opportunity to view and purchase the wide array of paintings, sculptures, photography, mixed media, metal, clay, and glass on exhibit. This year, the Detroit Artists Market invited guest juror Curtis Rhodes, artist and professor emeritus from Western Michigan University, to select the show from more than 210 area artists and more than 400 pieces of artwork submitted for consideration. above: Darien Johnson, "Single"
2010 Annual Scholarship Awards and Exhibition: Wayne State University
March 12, 2010 - April 17, 2010
The Detroit Artists Market proudly presents its 2010 Annual Detroit Artists Market Scholarship and Exhibition Program that includes the presentation of the scholarship awards to outstanding Wayne State University art students. The DAM exhibition will open with a public reception with the artists on Friday, March 12th from 7-10 p.m. The exhibition runs through April 17, 2010. The exhibition at Detroit Artists Market (DAM) will present the juried works of the three scholarship recipients along with the six other student finalists. Many distinguished alumni and faculty will, by invitation, also exhibit their work in this Scholarship Exhibition.
DAM Design Show 2010
January 15, 2010 - February 20, 2010
Join us Saturday, February 13th from 2-4pm for a Gallery Talk with the DAM Design Show light designers . Moderated by Philip Cooley, this is a great opportunity to hear from the designers about their work and join in on the conversation about design in Detroit. We look forward to seeing you!
Each year in January, Detroit’s attention turns to design and creativity. In 2010 the Detroit Artists Market will take its own look at design with the DAM Design Show. The show opened with a ticketed event on January 15, 2010. Adding to this exclusive reception was an accessory runway show produced by Detroit Fashion Pages including shoes, handbags and hats by local designers.
Art For The Holidays
November 06, 2009 - December 23, 2009
Art For The Holidays returns! This DAM annual favorite offers original art from more than 100 local artists in a fun and festive market setting. With hundreds of artworks at every price point, Art For The Holidays helps you shop local, shop smart, and shop with style!
LAST DAYS - Tuesday, December 22nd, 11am - 6pm and Wednesday, December 23rd, 11am - 6pm
Artists Pick-up - starts Tuesday, January 5, 2010
NEXT EXHIBITION - the 2010 DAM Design Show: January 15 - February 13. For more information visit "News" or click on the "DAM Design Show" link to the right
Landscape: A Modern Sequel
September 11, 2009 - October 17, 2009
Detroit Artists Market begins the 2009-10 exhibition season with “LANDSCAPE: A Modern Sequel ”. The focus in this exhibition is to bring together a group of artists who interpret the landscape genre in a unique and individual manner. Featuring work by Yoriko Cronin, Andrew Krieger, Nicole Macdonald, Catherine Peet, George Rahme, Corine Smith.
This month’s Featured Artist in DAM’s Elements Gallery is Brigette Neal featuring several brand new assemblages.
Home Page: Catherine Peet (detail), Yoriko Cronin (detail), Nicole Macdonald (detail). Events Thumbnail: George Rahme (detail)
DAM SMALL SHOW - Last Days!
August 07, 2009 - August 22, 2009
Detroit art collectors won’t want to miss this LARGE selection of SMALL art works by more than 70 recognizable (and new) Detroit area artists, who have been specially invited to showcase their work in a unique format. Pieces for this show are limited in size to 12” by 12” and each of the artists represented have been able to feature MORE, highly collectible, original pieces in an extremely affordable price range. ALL work is priced under $250.
DAM Participating in Community Foundation Challenge-Arts&Culture
August 18, 2009 - August 18, 2009
DAM has been selected to participate in an exciting online giving program! The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is providing up to $1 million of general operating support to match gifts designated to support participating arts and cultural organizations made online to the Community Foundation. A match of $1 will be provided for every $2 contributed. This is a quick and easy way to give to the Detroit Artists Market, which has been showing and selling the best of Detroit area artists for more than 75 years. For more program details, please visit the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan .
From A Different Perspective
June 26, 2009 - July 25, 2009
The Detroit Artists Market presents its first summer show, “From a Different Perspective”, from June 26th to July 25th. The opening reception is on Friday, June 26th, from 6-9 pm.
The show features six regional artists who work outside of the traditional forms of painting, sculpture, and drawings. Their subject matter and style derives from comic book illustration, the surreal, alternative culture, and assemblage. The works are often edgy and have some sense of humor, from droll and understated, to the more outrageous and obvious.
All Media Exhibition
May 01, 2009 - June 06, 2009
The Detroit Artists Market (DAM) is pleased to present its 2009 All-Media Exhibition. Opening May 1, 2009, the show will kick off DAM’s spring season with a juried exhibition of contemporary art by 48 Detroit and Michigan artists. DAM will host a Public Opening and Awards Reception from 6 to 9 PM on Friday, May 1, 2009. Gallery visitors can meet the artists – and will have an opportunity to view and purchase the wide array of paintings, sculptures, photography, mixed media, fiber, metal, clay, and glass on exhibit.
Featured image: Marnie Fender, Detroit , acrylic
DAM Annual Scholarship Awards and Exhibition: College for Creative Studies
March 13, 2009 - April 18, 2009
The Detroit Artists Market proudly presents its 2009 Annual Detroit Artists Market Scholarship and Exhibition Program that includes the presentation of the scholarship awards to outstanding College for Creative Studies undergraduate students. The Detroit Artists Market (DAM) exhibition will present works by the three scholarship recipients along with the seven other student finalists and many distinguished alumni and faculty. The DAM exhibition will open to the public from 7-10 p.m., Friday, March 13, and run through April 18, 2009. This year’s exhibition and scholarship program commemorates the contributions of the world renowned College for Creative Studies and the DAM.
Hughie Lee-Smith
February 13, 2009 - February 28, 2009
The Detroit Artists Market is proud to announce a special exhibition of works by Hughie Lee-Smith (1915-1999). “Hughie Lee-Smith Returns” opens to the public on Friday, February 13, 2009 and runs through Saturday, February 28, 2009. A Gallery Talk is scheduled on Saturday, February 21, 2009, from 4-6pm.
Art (c) Estate of Hughie Lee-Smith/Licensed by VAGA, New York NY
Home page image: Detail, "Factory Worker", Hughie Lee-Smith, oil on canvas, ca. 1980s; Exhibitions page image: Detail, "Untitled A", Hughie Lee-Smith, oil on canvas, 1980DAM Design Show 2009
January 16, 2009 - January 31, 2009
UPDATE :
See the 2009 DAM Design Show Jewelry Runway via YouTube: Runway Part One , Runway Part Two , Runway Part Three
And check out pictures at Detroit Fashion Pages
Each year in January, Detroit turns its attention to design and creativity. In 2009 the Detroit Artists Market will take its own look at design with the DAM Design Show. This show will look at the entire creative process from concept to design to creation of an artistic and functional piece. Ten designers will take on this process in creating “Chair”. The show will exhibit pieces from their creative process, including concept sketches, scale models, and the finished piece. The DAM Design Show will provide an intimate look into how design “happens”, and results in unique functional pieces. Following the DAM Design Show, these chairs will be shown at Mezzanine, February 4-15, 2009.
In addition to the chair designers, DAM will showcase jewelry designers, whose work will be featured in a special fashion show during the opening ticketed event. Concept and production pieces will be shown through the run of the show.
Art For The Holidays
November 07, 2008 - December 21, 2008
The Detroit Artists Market Annual Art for the Holiday Show is a one-of-a-kind gift shopping experience for all! The gallery transforms from a fine art exhibition gallery to a fun, energetic, gift shop featuring all hand-made items by local artists offering a wide range of products and price points.
INSIDER
September 12, 2008 - October 18, 2008
The INSIDER exhibition is an exploration of artists in the Detroit area whose works all share an unrestrained, graphic and often harsh expression with the materials they utilize. Varying in subject matter and mediums, a common thread that ties the works together is a raw sensibility, inward expression and passion, which bind artists from Art Brut, Outsider Art, and contemporary mainstream artists.
2008 Summer Craft Market
July 25, 2008 - August 23, 2008
The DAM Summer Crafts Market expands the boundaries of last year’s highly successful ceramics market by adding wood artists to the mix. More than forty selected local artists have created beautiful pieces that express the transformative nature of these two most basic of media - clay and wood.
Paint by Numbers
June 06, 2008 - July 12, 2008
A special auction benefiting the Detroit Artist Market featuring over 100 artists interpreting a design by Paint by Numbers creator Dan Robins.
The Market Presents: Tom Parish and John Hegarty Revisited
April 18, 2008 - May 24, 2008
“The Market Presents: John Hegarty and Tom Parish Revisited” is a special feature of the Detroit Artists Market 75th Anniversary season. It honors two artists who are still actively listening to their muses. Both embody the soul of Detroit’s art culture. It also gives DAM an opportunity to remember and honor Mary Denison , who in 1982 began her tenure as DAM’s first full time Art Director. A catalog will document the exhibition. The original version of this show was the second in a series Ms. Denison initiated to recognize mature artists of stature in the community who had no local venue for their art.
2008 DAM Annual Scholarship and Exhibition Program: Cranbrook
February 29, 2008 - April 05, 2008
This year’s exhibition and scholarship program commemorates the contributions of the world renowned Cranbrook Academy of Art and the DAM, both of which have recently celebrated their 75th anniversaries. The student finalists of the John F. Korachis Scholarship Awards were chosen by the DAM scholarship and exhibition committee. The selection process began with an open invitation to Cranbrook graduate students and was concluded with individual studio visits and interviews with the finalists. After lengthy deliberations, the recipients of the awards and scholarships were finally chosen for their originality, dedication and exceptional art work.
