Art is essential. Detroit’s vibrant arts scene reflects our city’s cultural diversity, industrial innovation, musical heritage, and social resilience. We believe Detroit has the potential to become a national and global center for the arts. But there are challenges that impede this progress. In order to ensure growth and forward movement, it’s crucial that we increase the number of affordable, flexible studio and exhibition spaces in Detroit, build a greater sense of community connection, and facilitate equitable access to the arts.
The BIG Art is an artist-led, 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to cultivate a large, flexible arts space and supportive arts community to nurture artists, engage audiences, and enrich the city of Detroit and its arts scene. We aim to transform an enormous, blighted industrial site in Detroit – directly adjacent to the Joe Louis Greenway – into a multi-functional arts facility and gathering space. Explore our website to learn more about The BIG Art and how YOU can help us positively impact local artists, art audiences, and our community!
