Check out some of the fun arts & cultural events to look forward to in the Farmington/Farmington Hills community this week: Tuesday, April 22nd, at 5:00 pm: Earth Day Celebration at Heritage Park, followed by an Afterglow at the Longacre House (24705 Farmington Rd) featuring organic food and local beers. Friday, April 25th, at 8:00 pm: … Continue reading What to do in Farmington/Farmington Hills this Week (4/21/14): Earth Day, Local Beer, Rumors, and the Band
Month: April 2014
KickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: On Creative CityMaking, Safe Storytelling, and the Public Square
Our (Good) Friday update here at kickstART farmington highlights some great articles we’ve read this week dealing with art, creative placemaking, and building great communities. You’re sure to find some inspiration to make our community even better! 1. On Creative CityMaking: The initiative is designed to help artists shape the discourse on key urban issues and, hopefully, boost … Continue reading KickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: On Creative CityMaking, Safe Storytelling, and the Public Square
Are You Passionate about the Arts in Our Community?
We’re looking for people with a passion for the arts and for our community! Does this describe you? If so, we’d love to speak with you about getting involved with kickstART farmington. We have a lot of opportunities for volunteers to help plan a variety of events, including our regular author & writer series, a … Continue reading Are You Passionate about the Arts in Our Community?
Building a Healthy, Vibrant Arts Scene in Farmington/Hills
A key mission for kickstART farmington as we promote the good of Farmington and Farmington Hills through the arts is to support the development of a healthy and vibrant arts scene in our community. Several years ago, Renny Pritikin, an experienced director of arts organizations and galleries, and currently the Chief Curator of San Francisco’s Contemporary Jewish Museum, wrote … Continue reading Building a Healthy, Vibrant Arts Scene in Farmington/Hills
Missed “Art of the Matter”? View the Panel Discussion
In March the Farmington Area Arts Commission sponsored the first Art of the Matter event, a discussion with area arts professionals about careers in the arts. If you missed it you can view a video of the discussions here.
What to do in Farmington/Hills This Week (4/14/14): New Plays, Hockeytown, and more Theater
Check out some of the fun arts & cultural events to look forward to in the Farmington/Farmington Hills community this week: Thursday, April 17th, at 6:00 pm: The Damned Spot Theatre Club presents the Festival of New Works at the Smith Theatre at Oakland Community College, Orchard Ridge. Friday, April 18th, at 6:00 pm, & Saturday, … Continue reading What to do in Farmington/Hills This Week (4/14/14): New Plays, Hockeytown, and more Theater