The NFL Draft is coming to Detroit, and the city turned to local artists to paint the town in preparation. CCS student and alumni work can be found throughout the city all week. We put together a guide to help you find your way.
“A North Farmington High School graduate is among 20 artists whose artwork on life-sized football cleat sculptures are on display in and around Detroit for the NFL Draft.”
For Gregory Shamus, anything is possible. From weeknights spent in the darkroom at CCS to Sundays spent on the ground at Ford Field, his story is one of determination and grit.
Celebrating the art, culture and rich motorsports history in Detroit, College for Creative Studies (CCS) senior Alison Slackta won the 2024 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Official Poster Competition on Wednesday afternoon, April 17.
Students were tasked to explore the production of historical garment recreation, working with the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) to create historical garments inspired by works in the museum’s collection.
Twenty-two years ago when Mikel Bresee interviewed for a position in what was a new department at CCS called Community Arts Partnerships (CAP), youth arts programming in Detroit was a completely different place than it is today.
Kevin Gilboe was appointed in fall 2023 in a new role as Project Lead for the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), furthering Design Core Detroit’s commitment to championing design-driven business and strengthening Detroit’s economy.
College for Creative Studies Film and Art Education sophomore, Davon Travier recently completed a prestigious Mayor Fellowship with the City of Detroit.
The Motor City is making a comeback. In 2024, Detroit will welcome a host of new hotels, green spaces, and cultural attractions—not to mention the NFL Draft, expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors.
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