Sunday, July 16, from 1-6 p.m., Detroit’s cultural epicenter at 111 East Kirby Street near the Detroit Institute of Art will transform into a vibrant artistic panorama, hosting the Midtown Art Fair. This event, free and open to all, is a unique initiative of Michigan Arts Access (MiAA), an organization dedicated to highlighting the talents of artists and performers with mental illnesses and disabilities.
For the first time, seven talented performers from Gesher Human Services’ Creative Expressions Program, currently enrolled at the Zussman Activity Center or “Clubhouse,” will grace the fair. The Clubhouse, nestled in Southfield, offers enrichment and opportunities to individuals battling mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression through the Creative Expressions program, spanning photography, painting, sculpture, music, and singing classes.
Today’s event will see a solo piano performance, a group project with background music composed with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and solo singing performances. Attendees can also witness live portraiture and painting by Creative Expressions artists, alongside displayed artwork from artists with disabilities involved in Gesher’s Choices and Skill Building programs.
Motown legend and MiAA Ambassador Martha Reeves will be present from 3-6 p.m. for autographs. Each artwork sale will see 60% of earnings going to the artist, with the rest supporting the Creative Expressions program.
Explore more about the Creative Expressions Program at shopcreativeexpressions.com and Gesher Human Services at www.geshermi.org. Today’s fair promises a celebration of artistic talent and resilience, fostering a diverse and inclusive creative community.
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