The Red Bull House of Art isn’t your typical art gallery. It’s actually a residency program for local artists, one that develops their skills and showcases their abilities in a collaborative and inspirational environment — and it’s the only gallery of its kind in the United States.
The concept began in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 2010 and entered the Detroit scene in May 2012, when Red Bull House of Art transformed a raw warehouse space in historic Eastern Market into a hive of creativity, much like other transformed spaces in Detroit.
The gallery and residency program is based on the idea that removing financial and institutional constraints and presenting artists with the tools and space necessary helps them unleash their utmost creative side to the world.
As part of the project, House of Art provides its artists with all the materials they may need. They have 24-hour studio access for three months, followed by a three-month exhibition, which are called cycles, in the adjoined gallery space.
This year, it takes on new format. National artists will work alongside local Detroit artists to bring a truly national art stage to the Motor City, complete with lecture series, curated exhibits and additional community programming.
Cycle unveilings are free and open to the public of all ages. In between cycles, the gallery, located at 1551 W. Winder St. in Detroit, is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and hosts a variety of community-focused events.
Keep up with Red Bull House of Art happenings and artists on Facebook and Instagram.
4 comments:
I wouldn't mind a residency.
I think there should be a couple of captions on the picture with the girl saying: "Admittedly these are rather pretentious but i like them because they remind me of Jane Birkin and Gillian Hills in Antonioni`s 1966 cult-item BLOW-UP, which of course is THE ULTIMATE swinging sixtie's movie". And then one of the geezers replying: "Who`s Antonioni ?". Quite funny i thought!.
Very true Deborah, 50 years ago Jane and Gillian did indeed look like carbon copys of the girls in the picture's.
What a great place, Patti! Both a chance for artists to develop, and a chance for people to experience the art. I love it! Thanks for sharing.
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