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.



See weekly posts from our students writers and artists illuminating their thoughts and experiences with the arts!


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

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Blue Bop

Blue Bop is a student jazz orchestra bringing the groove to your neighborhood. Swing Ann Arbor is a group of students and community members who are passionate about bringing swing dancing and jazz music to the University of Michigan. Blue Bop and Swing Ann Arbor are teaming up to present a night of swing dance lessons with a live band on March 20th!

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The UMMA Student Advisory Board (SAB)

The UMMA Student Advisory Board (SAB) is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a professional museum setting and give U-M's student body a voice at UMMA. SAB is hosting a queer maximalism clothing drive to offer the public fun clothing, costumes, or accessories at UMMA's Queer Night on March 15th!

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Golden Theatre Company

Golden Theatre Company is a theatre organization highlighting musicals from pre-1960, or the "Golden Age" of musical theatre. They are accepting auditions for their winter semester Cabaret, Project 1943. Auditions are due on March 20th!

Events

Ann Arbor has tons of arts happening at any time. Find art around town, discover opportunities, and read about the local arts scene!

Our student bloggers review arts events and discuss the local arts scene.


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.

Calls & Auditions

View a list of opportunities aimed at students who want to share their artistic talents. Photo and design competitions, auditions, and calls for entry and more!

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.

Photo Credits

Many of the pages on our site feature artwork from students and alumni from the university. We change the photographs and designs periodically, drawing from the Student Creative Work section of this site.