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

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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 that we develop ourselves. They host weekly crafting meetings Sundays 2-4 p.m. (Pond Room, first floor Union) and Mondays 5-6 p.m. (Sophia B. Jones Room, first floor Union)!

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The Black Film Society

The Black Film Society has a mission to foster a collaborative community space for creative Black students and alumni at the University of Michigan. They are committed to sharing knowledge, networking, and providing pathways into the entertainment industry. They are a space for students to share their interest in film, television, and media.

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Animania

Animania's mission is to bring all things anime to those in Ann Arbor and surrounding areas to those who love it, those who are curious about it, and anyone else willing to listen. And of course, having fun while doing so is an absolute must! They will be hosting Con Ja Nai, their annual free, student-run anime convention, on Saturday, February 15!

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.

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.