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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Leim Irish Dance

Leim Irish Dance was started in the winter of 2000 by a group of five students. Having been trained in Irish Dance at various levels, they sought to create an opportunity for others like them to continue dancing upon arriving at the University and to teach those who had never had the chance to do so before. The group has since progressed to a full-fledged performance group, gaining an official name and recognition both on and off campus. They put on an annual show which has been showcased at the Michigan Theater and the Mendelssohn Theatre, along with various multicultural events around campus including Springfest, Cultural Connection, Taste of Culture, among others. They have also competed in intercollegiate Irish dance competitions against other teams across the country! Members have various ability levels ranging from years of training to those just having begun in college. Their show, Greetings from the Emerald Isle, will be held on Friday, January 24 at the Lydia Mendelssohn theater from 7-9 pm, and you can attend for FREE with a Passport to the Arts!

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RhythM Tap Ensemble

RhythM Tap Ensemble was founded at the University of Michigan in the Fall of 2000 with the purpose of promoting tap dance as a form of young American culture. They are a student-run performance group comprised of passionate and dedicated, advanced tap dancers. They choreograph their own dances and conduct regular rehearsals during the school year. Their efforts can be seen in several large performances each year. Their show, It's TAPpening!, will be held on Saturday, January 25 at 7 p.m. and you can attend for FREE with a Passport to the Arts!

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Casual Music Makers Club (CMMC)

Casual Music Makers Club (CMMC) is an open community of people looking to have fun with music. If you are looking to play, listen, or jam to music with others, learn to compose, improvise, dance, DJ, or produce music, or simply hang out with people who also enjoy music, this is the club for you! There are no tryouts, attendance, or financial burdens. No musical skill or experience is required. Everyone is welcome!

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.