Art Floweth Over
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Detroit, MI - detroit contemporary announces the return of their highly anticipated juried all-media exhibition, The 2023 Spring Salon, featuring the work of emerging and established artists from Detroit and beyond.
The exhibition is open to all artists who can deliver and install three works of art of any size or dimension on the walls, floors or ceilings of the galleries at detroit contemporary. Participants will be considered by a distinguished panel of jurors for a solo exhibition at detroit contemporary during its 2024 season and two participants will be selected for the gallery's artist in residency program.
Curator of detroit contemporary, Aaron Timlin, explains, "This is not just an art exhibition, this is a proposal. A proposal to consider possibilities, because to consider something is an important first step in actualizing it, for good or bad. It is time our human societies stopped considering war and started considering art and the world it is waiting to reveal to us."
Last year, Timlin faced a challenge when a scheduled exhibitor withdrew at the last minute, leaving the gallery empty. Timlin responded with a call for art, which resulted in 49 Detroit-based artists exhibiting works in all mediums installed from floor to ceiling in the galleries at the detroit contemporary. “The energy was palpable, with art ranging from abstract to realism, sculpture to photography, and ceramics to quilts.” says art critic and teacher Kim Fay who wrote about the exhibition last year.
This year’s Spring Salon has already generated buzz among artists beyond the Detroit area. Bri Hayes, the gallery's director, says that "this year we've had inquiries about the show by artists from the other side of the globe. I've told them that if they can get it here and installed, they are in the show and up for consideration." The inclusive spirit of the exhibition echoes the success of last year's call for art, which attracted artists of all backgrounds and skill levels. As Hayes notes, "We want to give anyone who wants to show their work the opportunity to do so."
"This impromptu exhibition didn’t just take a call for art to another level, it generated an opportunity to view the character, heart and essence of our entire community in one place at the same time," wrote Kim Fay in her review of the 2022 Spring Salon.
The Spring Salon promises to be a dynamic showcase of diverse artistic voices, with the added excitement of the potential for a solo exhibition in the future for participating artists. Don't miss the gallery reception on April 8 from 5pm to midnight. There will be a member’s preview from 5pm to 6pm and a members’ afterglow with music and conversation from 10pm to midnight. For membership information contact Bri Hayes at bri@detroitcontemporary.com.
The exhibition runs through April 30, 2023. The artists awarded a solo exhibition and residencies will be announced on May 6.
Drop off and installation will take place on April 3rd-5th, 2023, from 4pm-8pm, and participants are encouraged to bring their own installation tools and supplies for an advantage. For questions or concerns, please email info@detroitcontemporary.com for more information.
