Join us for:
An Evening at
Bagley Mobility Hub
Curated by Michigan Central
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 6:00 PM ET
An inaugural experience exploring the intersection of art & community.
o Guests will be among the first to experience the Michigan Central Art Program in-person, joining us to get a behind-the-scenes peek of the artwork currently underway at Bagley Mobility Hub, the first new building to open within Michigan Central. Mindfully curated by Michigan Central, this evening will explore art, equity and community by spotlighting three original public art installations at Bagley Mobility Hub, created by Detroit-based artists. Guests are invited to enjoy activations that showcase the current installations during a welcome reception. An introduction by Michigan Central CEO Josh Sirefman will then kick off an artist talk guided by a member of the MC Art Curatorial Board. Artists will discuss the installations and their process, inspiration and experience in developing these pieces. An engaging and collaborative after-event that activates and energizes the landscape and will ignite guests’ emotions by placing them in the heart of conversation, community and engagement, where they will experience the convergence of Detroit and Michigan Central. It’s an invitation for guests to gain new insights into how public art can impact, enliven and connect the people of Detroit and the world, and how Michigan Central will host the conversation.
Meet the Panelists
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Artist: Garage Cultural (Art on the Block)
Bagley Street
Art on the Block is a community public art initiative of Garage Cultural, a local arts and cultural organization with more than 40 years of history in Southwest Detroit. The group aims to include local artists and organizations to create a piece spanning a 97-foot stretch along Bagley Street at ground level. The concept of the piece, “For Us, By Us,” will honor those involved with the Equitable Internet Initiative. Duran was inspired by the work the group has done to create the infrastructure the community needs to access essential technology. The project, led by residents of the community, will be installed with vinyl wraps, marking the group’s first installation that is not painted.
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Artist: Patrick Ethen
South Stairwell
Patrick Ethen, an architecturally trained artist and designer, is producing an abstract installation of slowly moving neon light patterns in the south-facing stairwell of the six-level Bagley Mobility Hub. A resident of Corktown who has been working in Detroit since 2015, Ethen’s kinetic light sculpture uses neon bulbs to produce saturated color frequencies that create a glowing wall.
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Artist: Senghor Reid
Water Cisterns
Senghor Reid, artist-in-residence at Cranbrook Schools in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, has had his work exhibited in galleries and museums in the U.S. and abroad, including Museum of Contemporary Art in Detroit. His work explores the interaction between the human body and the environment, with an emphasis on water.
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Moderator
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Michigan Central
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Event Details
Agenda:
6 – 7 pm Welcome Reception at Bagley Mobility Hub
(2155 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216)
7 – 8:15 pm Artist Talk at Bagley Mobility Hub
(2155 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216)
Please RSVP via the link below by Friday, September 12.
This information and invitation are for the original recipient only. Unfortunately, at this time, additional guests are not allowed. By RSVPing yes, you agree to follow the current CDC guidelines for COVID safety. If you feel ill, please do not attend the event. There will be photography and videography at this event. By RSVPing yes, you consent to your likeness being used in future materials for Michigan Central.
If you are unable to join us in person, please join us virtually for the Artist Talk here.
About the Michigan Central Art Program
The Michigan Central Art Program aims to establish Michigan Central as a global arts and culture destination, rooted in a vibrant local community and engaging the world. The Program explores the intersection of art, mobility & society and shares the guiding principles and philosophy of Michigan Central, by celebrating innovation, equity, and inclusion. The original art and arts programming aspires to engage audiences, start conversations, foster community and inspire discovery.
The Michigan Central Art Program is guided by a rotating group of artists, curators, nonprofit and community organization leaders, and institutional members of Detroit’s arts and culture scene. The group maintains Michigan Central’s grassroots connection to Detroit’s creative community and ensures that the art is reflective, supportive, and equitable. The program will focus on uniting communities, bridging physical divides, and increasing conversation surrounding mobility and accessibility for the people of Detroit and the nation.
For more information on the Michigan Central Art Program, visit this page.