Helicon’s 10th Annual Student Art and Writing Publication

November 4th 2025
Reese Ford, Helicon History of Art Undergraduate Society (HHAUS)

This mini-grant supported the printing and publication of Helicon Haus’s annual magazine, which features U-M student artwork and writing. While Helicon is under the History of Art department, many students from the Stamps School of Art & Design community, as well as students from other colleges, submit work yearly to be featured. A celebration of the publication’s launch took place at Truth House Co-Operative in which printed issues were distributed. Members of the design committee, larger organization, and those outside of Helicon itself were able to admire the physical zine, enjoying live music from student bands and DJs.

November 11th 2023
Kaitlyn Fa, Helicon History of Art Undergraduate Society

The Helicon History of Art Undergraduate Society hosted its annual student artwork exhibition, this year under the theme of "Junk Drawer." We sought to uplift the various artworks that come from our student community, much like how a junk drawer is a collection of endlessly fascinating objects, though initially mundane to the eye. This exhibition was wholly curated, facilitated, and fundraised by Helicon members. We only showed student-made artworks and typically received a wide variety of submissions from across U of M's colleges. From short films, to fashion pieces, sculptures, paintings, and more, we aimed to encourage, promote, and display the creative powers of the students at the University of Michigan. We believe that every student, regardless of their major, college, or background, deserves an opportunity to exhibit their work and want to create the best space possible for these student artists.

November 17th 2022
Kaitlyn Fa, Helicon History of Art Undergraduate Society

The Helicon History of Art Undergraduate Society hosted their annual one-night exhibition of student artwork. This year the theme of the exhibition was “Self-Checkout.” This exhibition was wholly curated, facilitated, and fundraised by Helicon members.

November 23rd 2019
Sophia Layton, Helicon Visual Arts and Culture

SPILT MILK was an exhibition featuring 30 student artists at the University of Michigan, curated by Helicon Visual Arts and Culture. This one night pop up exhibition took place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 8pm to 11pm.

April 27th 2017
Helicon History of Art Undergraduate Society

The annual journal Hel[icon] compiled distinctive visual and literary art from across the UM campus. The publication is a full colored visual and literary magazine showcasing student prose and artwork. It present artist interviews and reviews of popular artistic events in the 2015-16 academic year, aiming to highlight art all around the UM campus within this year's magazine. Every annual publication is put together entirely by their club and features art from students at U of M. Thus, it employs peer-to-peer leadership, and puts students into leadership roles. 400 hundred free copies were distributed to UM students, faculty, staff, local artists and art institutions.