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
La Casa
La Casa seeks to create a space for the Latinx student body to come together, voice their issues, and form a community. La Casa will organize its members to execute programs and events that will work to better serve the Latinx community on campus and at large as well. All in all, La Casa intends to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all those who value the Latinx community, culture, and identity. They will be hosting their annual culture show on March 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Michigan Theater!
The Persian Students Association
The Persian Students Association is a non-partisan and non-religious volunteer student organization devoted to celebrating and raising awareness of the Persian culture around the University of Michigan campus. They aim to support and partake in Persian culture and heritage by organizing and sponsoring social events and activities that promote an understanding of our culture. PSA strives to build and maintain an environment of friendship and support for students at the University of Michigan as well as in the greater community. Their show, Eshgh, will be held on March 28 at 7:00 p.m. and is FREE to attend with a Passport to the Arts!
Basement Arts
Basement Arts is student-run theatre organization that has given the University of Michigan and the Ann Arbor community FREE theatre for over 20 years! From classic dramas to contemporary farces, original musicals and late night events, there's something for everyone at Basement Arts. Their next show, The Effect, will be performed on March 21 at 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. and on March 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Newman Studio!
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.
