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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Michigan Sahana

Michigan Sahana is a group of Indian classical artists who attend the University of Michigan and was initially formed as ICMD (Indian Classical Music & Dance) during the Winter semester of 2003. Focusing on both performance and appreciation of the traditional art forms of India, they seek to foster the community of students interested in India's rich tradition of music and dance. This includes putting on unique concerts to showcase the vast talent of the group and organizing educational events to spread awareness. Michigan Sahana's performances feature a diverse set of artists, including both Hindustani and Carnatic musicians, and performers of many different styles of Indian classical dance. They put on one classical concert each semester, and also host a collaborative concert with other Indian performing arts groups every spring. Michigan Sahana is presenting their fall show, Shakti, on October 19th at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater.

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Dance2XS

Dance2XS UMICH is a chapter of the international hip hop dance company, Dance2XS International.The first Dance2XS chapter was formed on the campus of UIUC in 1998 by Patrick Chen and Lee Daniel. Since then, it has grown from one group of passionate dancers into a family with chapters all around the world. They continue to push the boundaries of artistic expression and dance as it grows within the hip hop industry. Dance2XS will be performing their show, Barnite, on October 19 at Necto.

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Michigan Songwriters Collective (MISC)

The Michigan Songwriters Collective (MISC) aims to establish a prominent singer-songwriter culture on campus, providing performance opportunities, educational opportunities, and promotional opportunities for student songwriters at any level.

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.