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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DigiPaint

Learn digital painting and grow with a community of artists at DigiPaint, the first Digital Art club at the University of Michigan! DigiPaint nurtures students throughout their digital painting journey by fostering a sense of community where artists of all levels can grow and form meaningful connections with like-minded individuals. They support each other through social and professional events where students can hone their skills and their careers through workshops, art challenges and critique, casual painting jams, and professional networking opportunities.

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Blue Records

Blue Records is a record label that is dedicated to bridging the gap between singers and music producers and thus helping students who possess music dreams make their first step forward. They aim at fueling music dreams and powering future music stars. They provide free professional services for future singers and musicians, including song recording, audio editing and mixing, songwriting workshops, music distribution, performing arts technology training, instrument practicing, and etc. Their goal is that the professional song production process will stop being a barrier for artists to get their sound out there.

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Michigan Wolveraas

Michigan Wolveraas (Previously the Michigan Raas Team) is one of the oldest raas teams in the nation. A team steeped in tradition and fueled by passion, they have displayed and celebrated Indian heritage on and off campus for over a decade by spreading awareness of this vibrant dance form to fellow students, as well as competing and placing at competitions all across the nation. This year, they came together with a thirst for innovation and a passion for dance to form a spectacle of creative formations, eye-popping moves, and high energy all while spreading their culture to their fellow students.

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.