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Yvette Rock Studio Sale
You are invited to Yvette Rock's Studio Sale! This event features works that span over twenty years made by Live Coal Founder and Executive Director, Yvette Rock. A portion of sales will benefit our non-profit. Event will be held on Thursday, 9/21 from 9am-3pm and 9/22 from 4pm-8pm at 4701 W. Warren St., Det, 48210.
Event
dedication of detroit repatched!
Join us for the dedication of Detroit Repatched Sunday, August 6 from 1pm-3pm! Music by Gabriel Brass Band, and a performance by Shakespeare In Detroit. Art installations by Mark Schumack and Saffell Gardner. Mural on arts mobile by Michael Reid. Garden work by Brightmoor Flower Farm and Hidden Pear Homes. Free food!
Exhibition
We Felt the Loss of Them: A Daily recording of gun deaths in
This exhibit features 12 felted “calendar” pieces, each containing a month’s French knots and an artistic expression of some of the causes or effects of gun violence. Opening July 13 from 5pm-8pm with artist talk on August 3, 2023 at 6:30pm. Show closes August 31.
Community Development
CERAMIC & CLAY WORKSHOP
Join us for our free summer workshops with artist-in-residence Navjeet Kaur on June 3rd from 1pm-3pm, June 12 through June 15 from 3pm-6:30pm and June 19 through June 23rd from 3pm-6:30pm. Participants will make work as part of a permanent installation. RSVP admin@livecoal.org or text (313) 900-8392.
Art Show
M. Saffell Gardner
“Salon Trunk Show” features work by
African-American artist, M. Saffell Gardner. Gardner is a visionary who explores his lineage through paintings, sculpture, mixed media, video and other experimentations. Show closes July 6, 2023. Artist Talk June 28 at 6:30pm. Gallery open by appointment. Contact admin@gmail.com
Community Development
Motor City Makeover
Join us for Motor City Makeover on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10am-4pm as we beautify Detroit rePatched - our arts-infised green space. We will be gardening, cleaning up, and building a fence.
Exhibition
Contemporary to abstract
Join us for the opening of "Contemporary to Abstract" - a solo show featuring work by Ron Clegg. The exhibition features contemporary abstract, experimental, and traditional photographs using a reversible technique to produce large-scale digital images. Opening May 11, 5pm-8pm. Ends 6/1/23. Artist talk 6/1 at 6:30pm.
Exhibition
A View with a Skew: Experiments in Gesture & Exaggeration
Join us for the opening of "A View with a Skew: Experiments in Gesture & Exaggeration" - a solo show featuring work by Mark Schumack. Using charcoal, graphite, and pen and ink, Schumack creates drawings that serve as poignant reminders of what gives life its richest meaning. Artist talk on 5/6 is cancelled.
Exhibition
Formidable formaldehyde
Join us for the opening of "Formidable Formaldehyde" - a solo show featuring work by Tia Nichols. Show runs from March 2-30, 2023 with an Artist Talk on 3/30 @6:30pm.
Exhibition
He is Clover
Join us for the opening of "He is Clover" - a solo show featuring work by Live Coal Collective artist Sabrina Nelson. “He is Clover” features over 82 new works by Sabrina Nelson. Visit our Facebook page for more details! Artist talk 2/23 @6:30pm.
You're Invited!
The Collective Spirit
Join us on November 17 from 5pm-8pm for the opening of "The Collective Spirit" work by the 2022-2024 Live Coal Collective. Artists include M. Saffell Gardner, Stanley Larry, Sabrina Nelson, Tia Nichols, Michael Reid, Lisa Rivera, Yvette Rock, and Mark Schumack. Show runs through January 12, 2023.
EVENTS
Join us on December 8th & 9th for the Holiday Arts Exchange at the Carr Center from 6pm-8:30pm. 15 E. Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202 (Park Shelton Building)
Aired Out Quilts Film Screening, Fundraiser, & Party!
$20.00
Join us on November 9, 2022 from 6pm-9pm (film begins at 7pm) for the Aired Out Quilts Film Screening, Fundraiser, & Party! Click here to learn more about Aired Out Quilts. RSVP by purchasing a ticket or emailing admin@livecoal.org or calling (313) 900-8392.
WREATH-MAKING DROP-IN WORKSHOP
Join us on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 2pm-5pm for a drop-in wreath making workshop with Lisa Rivera of Brightmoor Flower Farm. RSVP requested, not required. Email admin@livecoal.org or call 313.900.8392 to RSVP. There's a $10 suggested donation, but don't let money stop you from coming! Children must be accompanied
The Center of NOw
Join us on Sunday, October 2 from 2pm-6pm for the opening reception of "The Center of Now" - floral and nature-based installations by Lisa Rivera of Brightmoor Flower Farm. Show includes a floral center piece and handmade wreaths by the artist.