Black culture radiates on a spiritual level annually in February. Ignite your soul with art events in Detroit this February to celebrate black History Month in Detroit. Black History Month this year is celebrated, starting on Saturday, February 1, 2025 and is carried on through Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Cultural arts, including music, local artists, and educational programs are taking center stage to bring the best out of the people that have the power to alter our future with a unified voice. The African American history and the Black community is loud & proud in the city of Detroit, where civil rights movements and speeches have created ripple effects.
Express yourself in bigger ways and tour Detroit through a blacker lens. This month is a time to share your knowledge with pride and experience the connectedness of community. Detroitisit rounded up a fresh list of art events in Detroit list to celebrate Black History Month in Detroit.
“BLACK ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE” THE CARR CENTER DETROIT LOGO, PHOTO @THECARRCENTER_DETROIT ON INSTAGRAM
SACRED SPACES
Ongoing Event: February 1 – 28
This list of art events in Detroit holds a literal space for the black community to feel seen. Sacred Spaces is a shared experience across “Detroit’s authentically black art spaces”. Feel the sacredness of celebration & solidarity by joining in on the third consecutive year of Sacred Spaces, a city-wide project and self-guided tour. This is a burst of creativity you won’t want to miss! This month-long experience highlights exhibitions, events, and unique programming to each location scheduled across inner-city venues. Take a look at what they did last year and stay regularly updated on what to expect this year. Click HERE to view the website for more information.
“CHARLES MCGEE: URBAN SYNTHESIS 2”, PHOTO @DESIGN.STUDIO.6 ON INSTAGRAM
DESIGN STUDIO 6-“MGEE URBAN SYNTHESIS 2”
Black History Month Art Exhibit & Talks Dates: February 1-9
Artist Talks-February 2nd, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
February 9th 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
This list of art events in Detroit to celebrate Black History Month includes a variety of spaces to experience art for a range of ages. Take your wonder & curiosity over to Design Studio 6 in Detroit for “McGee: Urban Synthesis 2”. Design Studio 6 will showcase collections of art, memorabilia, and artifacts from Charles McGee. Guests will get to experience inspiring artwork by local artists, inspired by his life and work. Click HERE to view the website for more information and to RSVP.
Location: 8626 W. McNichols (6 Mile) Detroit
GOOD BLACK HISTORY AS TOLD BY POETS, STORYTELLERS, AND HISTORIANS
Date & Time: Thursday February 6, 2025 from 06 2025 at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Art events in Detroit this February to celebrate Black History Month in Detroit offer an opportunity to appreciate all art forms! Strong Inspirations presents a black history month program featuring some of Detroit’s most talented. Bring your creative friends for a good time in an academic setting. Enjoy storytellers, poets, and clips from the podcast, hosted by renowned historian & author, Anthony Brogdon. Click HERE to view the Eventbrite page to reserve a free spot.
Location: MSU Detroit Center at 3408 Woodward Ave
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY BOOKS & PROGRAMS, PHOTO @DETROITPUBLICLIBRARY ON INSTAGRAM
IN OUR OWN VOICE: AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART (BEHIND THE SEEN-DIA)
Date: Sunday, February 22
This list of art events in Detroit encourages the community to support local emerging and established black artists in intimate gallery venues and other spaces for exhibiting artwork. In Our Own Voice: African-American Art (Behind the Seen-DIA) is an hour-long event held at the Main Detroit Public Library, presented by trained Detroit Institute of Arts teaching volunteers. Gather and gain a new appreciation for the creative contributions of African Americans from the 19th century through the present day. Click HERE to view the website for more information and to reserve a free spot.
Location: Detroit Public Library-5201 Woodward Avenue Detroit
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION OF ART
Date: Tuesday, February 25
This list of art events in Detroit this February to celebrate Black History Month is extra fun when there are ways to make your own art! The Detroit Public invites everyone to learn about African American artist Romare Bearden and then let his collage technique become the inspiration for your own collage/mixed media art! All ages are welcome. Click HERE to view the Eventbrite for more information and to reserve a free spot.
Location: 13651 East McNichols Road Detroit at the Franklin Branch-Detroit Public Library
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