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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Mentality Magazine

Mentality Magazine is a student-run, student-led publication dedicated to openly discussing and prioritizing mental health through writing. Mentality welcomes contributions from people of all backgrounds, interests, and walks of life. They publish short pieces directly onto their website, as well as create two full-length print editions each year. They hope that their work resonates with you, brings you joy and comfort, and serves as a reminder that you are not alone. You can check them out at mentalitymagazine.org! It's not too late to join and submit a written piece for their semester print edition, titled "Finding Yourself". Their next meeting is Monday, February 17th from 7-8 PM in the Crofoot Room of the Michigan Union.

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La Casa

La Casa seeks to create a space for the Latinx student body to come together, voice their issues, and form a community. La Casa will organize its members to execute programs and events that will work to better serve the Latinx community on campus and at large as well. All in all, La Casa intends to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all those who value the Latinx community, culture, and identity. They will be holding their annual culture show on March 21 from 7-9 p.m. at the Michigan Theater!

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Michigan Photography Club

Michigan Photography Club’s mission is to build a creative and diverse community of photographers; offering networking, social, and development opportunities. MPC offers gallery exhibitions, trainings, alumni talks, contests, and networking/social events. They also can connect students or organizations with photographers for personalized photography needs from large events to small group portraitures to graduation photos. They welcome photographers of all levels and backgrounds.

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.