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Axios
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Frame Work: "Dope Women in Media" opens after delay
A new exhibition called " Dope Women in Media" is finally opening to honor how Detroit film, video and photographic artists' experimental and critical work shapes culture after a months-long delay. Catch up quick: The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is hosting the exhibition, which was slated to open in January but had to be postponed and relocated from Detroit Artists Market (DAM). DAM, a contemporary nonprofit gallery, experienced serious flooding in January, temporarily closing its space on Woodward Avenue in Midtown and disrupting programming. The gallery crowdfunded more than $50,000 to offset losses, rent temporary space and plan exhibitions offsite. If you go: The exhibition opened last month and runs through Aug. 1 at CCS' Center Galleries, 301 Frederick St.
CBS News
05-02-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Detroit art gallery established nearly 100 years ago damaged in flood after pipe bursts
(CBS DETROIT) — A local art gallery in Detroit that dates back nearly a century is temporarily forced to close after a burst pipe flooded the inside of the building, causing significant damage. Since 1932, the Detroit Artists Market has been a cornerstone for countless artists in Motor City. But recently the building suffered severe flood damage and leaders of the nonprofit were left with no other choice but to temporarily close its doors. "It was essentially raining water into the space," Executive Director Miah Davis said. Drywall was destroyed and plaster was piled up after crumbling off the ceiling. Detroit Artists Market supports nearly 500 artists each year. Davis and her team are now left with the extensive cleanup. "It's truly hindered the nonprofit. It was detrimental to our operations, and it actually occurred on the evening of what was supposed to be an opening of our first exhibition of this year: Dope Women in Media," Davis stated. Davis says a frozen pipe is the culprit. Just over a week ago, the pipe burst leading to intense flooding in the gallery. "It was catastrophic. There was water raining from the stairwell, from the entryway, from the gallery, inside of our gift shop, all of the offices on the second floor were completely flooded," said Davis. The organization is now closed, and the operations have been put on hold. It's unclear when the gallery will reopen. Mitigation crews have been on site trying to salvage any items left unscathed. With recovery efforts underway, Davis is trying to raise $35,000 for repairs and relocation fees and is looking to the community for help in tracking down a temporary space to house the gallery. "It would mean the world to us for community support. I'd love to see the Detroit Artists Market around for another 93 years," Davis stated. Davis says about 90% of the artwork was left undamaged during the flood. She says, in time, the nonprofit hopes to reopen and return to its location on the corner of Woodward Avenue and Forest Avenue.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Detroit Artists Market suffers severe flooding damage, seeks temporary home
Detroit Artists Market (DAM) is temporarily closed, for the foreseeable future, due to severe flooding damage caused last weekend. 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.' More art news: Ambitious fiber art show featuring dozens of artists opens at Detroit's Shepherd See also: Beloved Luther Vandross documentary finally at theaters, also airing on OWN in February 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 and at 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@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Artists Market suffers severe flooding damage, seeks temp home
