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
Gimble A Cappella
Gimble A Cappella is an innovative, all gender a cappella group on the U-M campus. They sing songs from all genres, arrange almost everything themselves, and love to entertain! Their annual spring concert, (G)reenhouse, will be held on April 5 in Angell Hall Auditorium A and is FREE to attend with a Passport to the Arts!
The Michigan Ballroom Dance Team
The Michigan Ballroom Dance Team is comprised of over 150 active members from all majors and backgrounds. The team aims to foster and promote competitive ballroom dancing among the students at the university, and participates in the competitive collegiate ballroom circuit, traveling to competitions held at other universities across the Midwest. The team offers lessons starting at the newcomer level, and no prior dance experience is necessary to join the team. MichComp, their annual Ballroom Dance Competition will be held on April 5 at Skyline High School and is FREE to attend with a Passport to the Arts!
The University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society (UMGASS)
The University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society (UMGASS) was founded in 1947 and is the oldest student-run society nationwide dedicated to performing the operettas of Sir William Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan. Each year they bring together students and community members for two fully staged productions of Gilbert & Sullivan operettas. UMGASS's production of H.M.S. Pinafore will be playing at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater April 3-6!
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.
