Learn. Collect. Connect. is DAM’s collector education series offering practical guidance on buying art, understand pricing, and patroning artists. Join us for workshops and conversations with seasoned collectors and arts professionals, and gain the tools to...
Interested in curating an exhibition at DAM? This networking event brings artists and curators together to exchange ideas, explore potential collaborations, and discuss exhibition concepts with DAM staff, the exhibitions committee and past curators. Whether you’re...
COMING SOON! Alexandra Collins (b. 2001) is a painter based in Metro-Detroit who constructs dense perceptual spaces through oil painting. She earned her BFA from the University of Michigan in 2024 and will complete her MFA in Painting from...
For the first time in its history, the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) will bring its 60th annual conference, Volumes, to Detroit from March 25–28, 2026. As part of this milestone event, the Detroit Artists Market (DAM)...
Create environments where all artists thrive. This section module emphasizes the importance of inclusive art spaces. Participants will learn about accessibility in art exhibitions, promoting diversity in artistic expression, and engaging in panel discussions on...
In All Her Forms is an intimate artist panel featuring Black women Detroit artists whose practices have deeply shaped the city’s creative landscape. Rooted in conversation, the panel explores how artists develop, sustain, and evolve their work over time. Panelists...
Rachel Brunhild is a Michigan-based fiber artist and educator working in and around Metro Detroit. Rachel received a Master of Fine Arts from the Savannah College for Art and Design in Fibers. She presented her MFA thesis exhibition Breath:...
Process + Perception, Curated by AndyT, is a group exhibition of 2D & 3D process-driven artworks that are created through the layering of materials and actions as well as through the layering of imagery. The resulting works create a variety of...
Creative Entrepreneurship Workshops bridge the gap between artistic practice and the economic realities of sustaining a career in the arts. Designed for early- and mid-career artists in Southeast Michigan, these hands-on programs offer practical, peer-led learning to...
Art for the Holidays Returns to DAM Detroit Artists Market’s beloved Art for the Holidays exhibition and sale returns this season with nearly 1,500 unique, handmade works from nearly 100 local artists. From ceramics and textiles to paintings and...
Mary Lamson-Burke is a practicing visual artist and educator who lives and works in the West Michigan area. Her work reflects her interest in relationships, using art to process personal thoughts and reactions to the connections between the...
Under-Discovered Detroit highlights some of the many creative communities that help advance Detroit’s artistic landscape. Artist groups and collectives function as essential spaces where ideas are shared, skills are passed along, and support runs...
Bringing Detroit’s creative community together for Fall cider and real connections. Meet artists, collectors, and creatives—all in one room. Stop by for no-pressure mingling and meet someone new! Costumes optional—cozy vibes encouraged. Your presence helps support...
Join DAM for a practical conversation exploring the different paths that contemporary artists often navigate: partnering with galleries or pursuing an independent career. This community-centered discussion is designed to empower emerging and established artists alike...
Hot DAM! features over 40 local artists and a vibrant range of work including painting, sculpture, fiber, mixed media, and more. The exhibition began with an open call to DAM members and local artists. From these submissions, nationally renowned...
Dope Women in Media celebrates women in the media arts, spotlighting their contributions to film, video, photo, and new media. Local Detroit artists analyze and investigate a spectrum of personal and social issues that impact contemporary art and...
Deb King’s artistic journey began in the 1970s with dance and evolved into co-founding Past Tents Press (1985–2000), a small press supporting local poets. From 2000 to 2010, she founded, published, and edited mark(s) zine, furthering her...
Jeff Schofield is trained both as a sculptor and an architect. He holds an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and an M Arch from Columbia University in the City of New York. An American citizen, Schofield was raised in Brussels, Belgium, and later worked in Paris and...
Join DAM for a dynamic Art x Design Creative Economy Roundtable on Wednesday, September 10th at 1:00 PM, bringing together leaders, changemakers, and visionaries at the intersection of art, design, and economic development in Detroit. This timely conversation will...
Join us for Networking Night with Detroit Artists Market and the Scarab Club Connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and spark new collaborations at a casual mixer hosted by DAM and the Scarab Club. This joint event brings together members of two longtime Detroit...
I have been creating this unique style honoring a very important movement of Art, Dada: Dada was an art movement formed during the First World War in Zurich in negative reaction to the horrors and folly of the war. The art, poetry and performance produced by dada...
Produced in partnership by the Detroit Artists Market and the University of Michigan Detroit Center. Detroit DNA highlights the work of the diverse artists and communities that make up the fabric of Detroit. This themed exhibition explores the strategies of innovation...
The Detroit Artists Market (DAM) is pleased to announce the selection of ten student finalists from Wayne State University (WSU) for the 2025 Annual Scholarship Awards & Exhibition. These accomplished student artists will exhibit their work, with three finalists...
GIRLHOOD invites us to reflect on youth with a sense of distance and clarity. Girlhood is often viewed through an innocent lens, reminiscing on the bows in our hair and ballet flats covering painted toes. However, these depictions frequently overlook the diversity of...
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring industry professionals as they delve into the complexities and opportunities within nonprofit arts and culture. This conversation will explore career pathways in the sector, opportunities and challenges in nonprofit...
DAM x MOCAD invite you to dive into creativity at our Poetry Workshop led by Jassmine Parks, Staff Writer at InsideOut Literary Arts! What to Expect: Explore the stunning works in the current exhibition GIRLHOOD at MOCAD, and let the art inspire your own poetry....
The outpouring of support from our artists and community has been incredible, with so many reaching out asking how they can help DAM recover from the recent flood. We are thrilled to announce a special Flood Support Fundraiser event! Join us Sunday, March 30, from 3–5...
Nina Ashraf is a Pakistani-American artist who migrated to the US 30 years ago. Her art is influenced both by the artistic heritage of her birth country and her chosen home: a dance between eastern sensibilities and western ideals. Her art explores history and...
On January 24, our building experienced a significant flood, which caused damage to our facilities and infrastructure. We are working closely with our landlords and insurance providers to assess the full extent of the damage and determine next steps. We are relieved...
Experience the magic of Noel Night! Join us in Midtown Detroit and the Cultural Center districts with over 50 venues, live performances, delicious food, and endless fun; there’s something for everyone. Celebrate diverse holiday traditions and soak up the festive...
