Welcome to [art]seen!

Our [art]seen writers cohort is comprised of University of Michigan students who review arts events on and near their campuses, sharing their thoughts and experiences on live music, film screenings, dance performances, theatre productions and art exhibitions.  Take a look back at some of our most memorable reviews of arts events this past year by clicking on the Year in Review(s) 2023 tag. See what our bloggers went to and read what they thought!

Editorial note:  [art]seen is designed to provide a space for student writers to express their opinions about events they’ve attended, with editorial independence. This forum is administered by the university’s Arts Initiative to foster a robust public conversation by students about the arts on and near campus. As such, the reviews published here do not and cannot reflect the thoughts and opinions of the Arts Initiative or the University of Michigan. 

If you’re a student at any of U-M’s three campuses and are interested in joining this cohort of arts writers, there may be a position available to get paid for your writing! This year, selected applicants will also have opportunities to engage with exceptional mentors in the journalism and arts communities, including NPR’s Anastasia Tsioulcas, the inaugural Knight-Wallace & Arts Initiative Arts Journalism Fellow. Read more about Blogging Opportunities here, or email us at arts@umich.edu with any questions.