Detroit Artists Market suffers severe flooding damage, seeks temporary home
Staff have spent the last five days scrambling to clear out the 4719 Woodward Ave. space after a Friday morning burst pipe caused fresh water to rain into the gallery for several hours.
While not a sewage or contaminated water event, severe flood damage was left on both floors and the basement. Fortunately, the artwork in the gift shop, storage, and the pieces from the planned exhibition 'Dope Women in Media,' which had been scheduled to open Friday evening, remained largely unharmed.
'This flood has been devastating for our team and the countless artists who rely on DAM as a space to show and sell their work,' said executive director Miah J. Davis. 'While the damage to our space is extensive, I am deeply grateful that artwork loss was minimal. We've faced challenges before, and with the resilience of our community, we'll overcome this one, too. We are committed to finding a way to continue serving the artists and community we've supported for the last 93 years, and we're calling on those who believe in our mission to help us rebuild.'
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Davis expects a long recovery period for the gallery and, through DAM, is asking for community support. A cash donation fundraiser can be reached through detroitartistsmarket.org and at https://www.mightycause.com/story/1hrr0g. Davis stated that $35,000 is needed to cover immediate needs, including temporary facility rentals, offsite exhibition planning and installation and to help offset business losses.
In-kind support is also helpful, she said, including 'donations of goods or services — such as exhibition and office furniture, installation tools, or technology will help us recover more quickly and reduce costs.'
The gallery also needs help locating a temporary space.
'If you know of a building or property in Detroit that could serve as a home for DAM's 2025 exhibitions and programs, we'd love to connect,' Davis said.
'This flood disrupted the year-long planning that goes into DAM's exhibitions, directly affecting curators and the artists who were looking forward to showcasing their work this year. Exhibitions like 'Dope Women in Media,' 'Girlhood,' and the Detroit Artists Market Annual Scholarship Exhibition are now at risk. This underscores the urgent need for a stable and reliable temporary space where we can honor these commitments to our artists and community.'
Founded in 1932, DAM has been a cornerstone of the city's creative community for 93 years. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, DAM's homepage read, 'Due to unforeseen circumstances DAM is temporarily closed. Thank you for understanding.'
Contact Free Press arts and culture reporter Duante Beddingfield at dbeddingfield@freepress.com.
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