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The core mission of 555 Gallery/Studio is to further enrich and diversify cultural life in the greater Metro-Detroit area. In support of this mission 555 facilitates the development of emerging artists. 555 offers exhibition/installation space, leads and collaborates in the development of programs for the visual and performing arts, and provides workspace for practicing artists @ 4884 Grand River Ave • PO Box 8173 •Detroit, Michigan 48208 • (313) 894-4202 |
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555
was founded in the spring of 2002 in Ann Arbor Michigan. Jacob "Monte"
Martinez, Andres Garces, and Carl W. Goines established 555 on Third in
a 1500 sq. ft. corridor in the Ann Arbor Technology Center, located on
Third Street between Huron and Washington. The Ann Arbor Technology
Center began as an industrial warehouse and in the early 70’s became a
grassroots cultural community housing over 150 artists, craftspersons,
musicians, and developing entrepreneurs. |
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Events in Detroit (est. 2004 to Present)
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Visual
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Co-Director |
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Co-founder Nicole Parker,(center) |
Director
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| Ill Magazine Advertising Director Darryl Odom, | ||
| Clothing designer of District 81 Ty Haygood | ||
Artist ,Tammie Bryant, |
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Artist Elizabeth Sutton |
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Artist Erin Onweller |
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Artist Richard Davis |
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Artist H.A.Navarror |
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| Artist Scott Hullinger | ||
Artist in Residence, Mary Laredo Herbeck exhibition will continue till July 20, 2008 gallery hours : thursday from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm or call for an apointment @(313) 894-4202 |
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| Current an up comig event. | ||
The ben franklin exhibition III: Contact info: Bryant Tillman 313-655-6668 bryanttillman@yahoo.com or Monte@555arts.org . press release- June 30 2008:555 Gallery will once again host the popular format, the $100 art show which features the juried work of the local art community. The Ben Franklin Project has long demonstrated its success in bringing together potential, first and old-timer art collectors with long-time and emerging artists, longing to clear their bins of small, yet promising examples of their work . This collection, juried for quality by our own patrone d'art James Dozier, promises to be among the finest collected for easy aquisition. |
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| Reception June 12 .08 from 7 :00 PM - 1:30 AM | ||
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Performance Art Workshops By Barbara Neri |
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a multi-disciplinary artist and independent scholar She holds an MFA in dance from the University of Michigan and a BS in Art Education from Butler University and Herron Art School. Since 1995, the focus of her work has been the life and work of Victorian poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. In response, Neri created the "EBB Project". The project is a synergy of creative process in performance, visual art, and writing, that sets in motion a dance between criticism and art, word, and image. As a fundraiser for 555, Neri will teach one 3-day Performance Art Workshop.(College age through mature adult. High School age with permission of instructor.) The schedule of the workshop is as follows: Fri. July 18, 7 PM - 10 PM Sat. July 19, 10 AM - 6 PM Sun. July 20, 11 AM - 3 PM To register contact kt Andresky at kt@555arts.org or call Barbara Neri at 734.878.2542. Visit http://www.555arts.org/ Also announcing the formation of PERFORMANCE GROUP. The group will meet regularly and work on an original performance piece with Neri’s artistic direction. Adult performers and artistic collaborators are sought to engage in all aspects of production and performance. Adult Performers working in any genre or discipline of theater and artists working in video, sound and installation are encouraged to join. Introductory meetings will be held 7 PM June 12 in Neri’s studio and 7 PM July 16 at 555 Gallery, Detroit. Contact Neri for directions and more info. For more info email barbaraneri@barbaraneri.com or call 734.878.2542. Visit http://barbaraneri.com to learn more about the workshops and the work of Barbara Neri. |
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