Meet our 2027 Featured Artist Cohort!
January 22 - February 13, 2027 Stephany Latham, Fibers
March 5- April 3, 2027 Nielle Renee, Painting
April 16 - May 15, 2027 Elaisha Hillaird, Printmaking
May 28 - June 26, 2027 Judith Hoge, Ceramics
July 16 - August 14, 2027 Jolisha Johnson, Fibers
August 27 - September 18, 2027 Genevieve VanZandt, Ceramics
October 1 - 30, 2027 Luckey Weathers, Painting
Interested in becoming a featured artist?
The Featured Artist Program is a cornerstone initiative at Detroit Artists Market, designed to support emerging artists through a professional development series that culminates in a solo exhibition.
How do we define an emerging artist?
An emerging artist is an individual in the early stages of their professional career who demonstrates exceptional promise and commitment to their creative practice. These artists are actively building their presence within the arts through group exhibitions, community engagement, or self-initiated projects.
Eligibility:
-Artists living and working in Wayne County, Oakland County, or Macomb County
-Artists who are in the first 5–10 years of actively pursuing a professional career in the arts
-Artists who do not have gallery representation and are not similarly represented by an organization
-Artists who demonstrate a consistent, professional commitment to their practice through exhibitions, residencies, or community projects
-Ability to exhibit a cohesive body of work, either through a collection of existing work or the creation of new work for an exhibition