Student Creative Work
The Arts Initiative is dedicated to providing a platform for University of Michigan students to share their artistic voice and creativity!
These programs showcase a wide range of student creative work.
Student Competitions & Exhibitions
Arts Initiative believes there is an artist inside each of us. These competitions are your opportunity to share your artistic genius, exhibit your work for the University community and win some prizes! Competitions will be held periodically throughout the year, with calls for art using different themes and mediums. Submissions are narrowed down by staff, and then the finalists are voted on by the public in the Unions and by the U-M Community online. Winners get great prizes, so be sure you’re signed up for Arts Info, our weekly email, so you’ll hear about our future contests and opportunities.
Student Arts Org Highlights
Releve Dance Company
Releve Dance Company is a jazz, lyrical, and contemporary group that is student-run and choreographed. They hold an annual showcase that we work hard to prepare for, in addition to performing at other events throughout the year. They strive to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for students who wish to continue their dance careers past high school, and encourage growth as both dancers and choreographers. Their annual spring showcase will be held on April 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre and is FREE to attend with a Passport to the Arts!
The Michigan Pops Orchestra
The Michigan Pops Orchestra is the oldest student-run, student-directed collegiate pops orchestra in the United States. They pride themselves in providing opportunities for U-M students to continue playing their instruments. Pops believes that making music is much more fun when orchestra members know each other and encourage a fun and social atmosphere through frequent social events. Pops is committed to presenting fun and exciting concerts to the U-M and Ann Arbor community, presenting a variety of music that appeals to the music lover in everyone. They will be presenting Pops en Pointe on April 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Michigan Theater and it is FREE to attend with a Passport to the Arts!
Salto Dance Company
Salto Dance Company is a cultural organization that brings the art of ballet and lyrical style dance to the University community. We aim to express ourselves creatively and inspire other people to appreciate these dance forms. The group has been founded to provide an outlet for the many ballet and lyrical dancers on campus, and to give them an opportunity to develop as choreographers, dancers, and creative thinkers.We have our own showcase each semester and we also perform in many events on campus! Their show, Springing into Salto, will be held on April 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre and is FREE to attend with a Passport to the Arts!
Events
Arts Info
Arts Info is your weekly guide for arts events around Ann Arbor, student arts opportunities, information about and resources for student arts organizations, and student creative work!
Art Around Town
Ann Arbor and U-M have a vibrant art scene with a constant array of arts events. Find weekly recommendations and resources on how to find and attend events.
Arts Initiative
The U-M Arts Initiative seeks to illuminate and expand human connections, inspire collaborative creativity, and build a more just and equitable world through the arts.
Arts & Culture
Visit U-M's Arts & Culture website to keep up with the latest arts news, and to explore the University's museums, cultural attractions, performance venues, public art, and more.
