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
ComCo
ComCo takes inspiration from famous comedy staples such as Saturday Night Live and Whose Line is it Anyway?, channeling the same sort of improvised and random sense of humor. They play improv games during their monthly shows, actively involving the audience. Their next show will be held on March 28 at 8:00 p.m. at Angell Hall Aud A!
TEDxUofM
TEDxUofM is a university-wide initiative to galvanize the community for an event like no other; filled with inspiration, discovery, and excitement. Borrowing the template from the world-renowned TED conference, TEDxUofM aims to bring a TED-like experience to the University of Michigan. The vision is to showcase the most fascinating thinkers and doers for a stimulating day of presentations, discussions, entertainment, and art. The annual conference brings together great minds, brilliant talent, and innovative thinkers who are eager to inform the universe about their passions and dreams for the future. Their annual event will be held on April 3 at 6:00 p.m. at the Power Center!
Crafts for Conservation: VIPs Club
Crafts for Conservation: VIPs Club meets once a week to crochet, knit, bead, sew, embroider, etc., so they can create garments that have an eco-friendly life cycle to combat fast fashion. They sell these clothes, stuffed toys, bags, hats, etc. through VIPs Fund, a nonprofit created by university students for this exact purpose. 100% of funds raised through making these sales go directly towards wildlife conservation projects. The VIPs Fund Fashion Show & Exhibition will happen March 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Michigan Union Pendleton Room!
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.
