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Arts, Culture & Entrepreneurship
BONDED: A DETROIT ART EXHIBITION BRINGS THE BEST IN LOCAL TALENT TO BEACON PARK FOR THREE DAY EVENT
25 local artists connect at shared greenspace to bring their works to the public
WHO: Beacon Park in collaboration with The Downtown Detroit Partnership, Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club, Scarab Club and 25 Detroit artists
WHAT: A juried outdoor art exhibition is on its way to Beacon Park. Bonded: An Outdoor Art Exhibition, will bring over 60 works of art from 25 Detroit artists to show off the city’s best in painting, photography, prints, and more, all available for view and sale. The three-day exhibition will kick-off with a reception, followed by the free, open event containing music from a live DJ, photos and food and beverages available at LUMEN Detroit. This year the event organizer Jonathon Harris and the curatorial committee are proud to welcome featured artists Samantha Kthar, Crystal Starks-Webb, Carole Morisseau, Judy Bowman, Walter Bailey and many more.
COVID 19 Safety in the Downtown Detroit Parks
- Stay home if you feel sick
- Mask or face covering is required
- Maintain 6ft of physical distance between others
- Frequently use hand washing stations located in the park
WHEN:
- April 23, 6 – 9 p.m.: Opening reception with artists, photo booth, DJ, and remarks by the curatorial committee
- April 24, 12 – 7 p.m.: Exhibit open with artists present
- April 25, 12 – 7 p.m.: Exhibit open with artists present
WHERE: Beacon Park - 1903 Grand River Detroit, MI 48226
MEDIA CONTACT:
Amanda Passage
248.756.5608
Kim Eberhardt
248.417.2460
