Come chill, have some drinks, and view artwork with us at Eastern Palace Club!

If you’ve been looking for a fun way to mingle with other artists, the Shared Thoughts projection gallery is the event for you! Starting at 5 PM on Sunday, July 27th, this is a chance to hang out and connect with your fellow creatives outside of exhibits and installations, curated by Sierra R. Aguilar.

Sierra is a multidisciplinary artist with a lens-based priority with a BFA in Photography from Savannah College of Art and Design and a MA in Modern and Contemporary Art History from Azusa Pacific University. She curates both for her own online gallery space Ninety-Seven Modern as well as participating editorially with the photographic platform Lenscratch.

Our venue of choice, Eastern Palace Club, is an up-and-coming, community-oriented tiki bar located in Hazel Park. EPC hosts a large main screen, so artists will be able to showcase their work to patrons while enjoying a drink or two of their own. The bar features both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including two exclusive NOVA24 drink specials, along with the usual soft drink fare and food courtesy of Smoked Lotus BBQ, so there’s something for everyone!

Featured Artists

Adriana Sapia | Website Instagram
Ashlyn Murphey | Website Instagram
Conner Gordon | Website Instagram
Emily Wiethorn | Website
Frodet Elia | Website Instagram
Garrett MacLean | Website Instagram
Julia Comita | Website Instagram
Kylie Zito | Website Instagram
Leah Wendzinski | Website Instagram
Lilly Shaleesh | Website Instagram
Madeline Riggs | Website Instagram
Nika McKagen | Website Instagram
Olivia Ezinga | Website Instagram
Seth Butler | Website
Vahid Valikhani | Website Instagram
Zack Dannunzio | Website Instagram

Eastern Palace Club Website

For more than five decades the Scarab Club has hosted the annual un-themed juried photography exhibition. This much anticipated group show celebrates all mediums of contemporary photography and this year it was juried by artist and educator, Asia Hamilton. Please join us on Saturday, July 26th from 1-2:30pm for the Gallery Talk about the exhibition!

Gallery Talk: Saturday, July 26 | 1-2:30pm

On view: June 26-July 26, 2025

Exhibiting Artists
Adam Campau, Amanda J. Cain, Amara Murphy, Ashara Ekundao, Ava Voelker, Brett J Lawrence, Camille Lecoutre, Caria Taylor, Caroline Bell, Carolyn Gallo, Charles A Kennedy Jr., Charles Hill, Chase Chamber, Christopher Schneider, CJ Benninger, Clay Carrington, Coashin Chamber, Cory Marie Podielski, DaeJona Gordon, Danielle deo Owensby, David Dominic, Jr., Derek Risse, Dillon Balmas, Donald Toth, Emerald Quartz, Emma Smith, Garrett Forrest, Greg Justis, Greg Siemasz, Guntis Lauzums, Holly Hazen, Ian DuVernay, Ira Goldberg, Jackie Brooks, Jacob Woods, Jaclyn Jeannine Iczkowicz, Janice Milhem, J.Gordon Rodwan, James Hodson, Jamie Pittinos, Jamie Baxter, Jenna Parks, Jeff Babcock, Jeff Belt, Jeff Schofield, Jeffrey Fischer, Jerry Basierbe, Jordan Eckman, Jurgita (Gita), Kaitlyn Rode, Kiera Maloney, Kiah Riad, Kim Patterson, Kristina Sikora, Liz Barick Fall, Loralei R. Byatt, Louis Eisenberg, Luis Lomeli Oseguera, Mark McClelland, Mike Kroll, Morgan McDaniel, Naheem Browne, Paul Wywrot, Patrick Reynolds, Raymar, Robbie Botts, Robert Beras, Robert Rickman, Ryan Kellman, Sailor Lens, Steve Pepple, Stuart Ratner, Taryn A Smith

Juror Bio

Asia Hamilton, Founder and Director of Norwest Gallery of Art, is a seasoned artist, photographer, curator, and community leader with over a decade of experience in the arts and culture sector. Her expertise spans portraits and environmental photography, showcased in projects for renowned entities such as Ford Motor Co, Instyle Magazine, Arab American Museum, and Plante Moran, both nationally and globally.

 As a champion for women and non-binary artists, and artists of color, Hamilton's advocacy extends through her community work. Her roots in the Crary/St Mary’s neighborhood fuel her commitment to addressing the cultural neglect faced by the northwest side amidst Detroit's revitalization efforts. Her personal experiences as a woman artist of color navigating industry barriers inform her initiatives, including founding Norwest Gallery of Art in 2018, establishing Womxnhouse Detroit at her childhood residence, and active advocacy within Detroit’s Arts & Entertainment Commission.

In her role as the designated Entertainment Commissioner for District 1, appointed by the Detroit City Council, Hamilton's responsibilities include strengthening creative hubs and fostering community growth through arts and entertainment initiatives. She facilitates partnerships between District 1 businesses and crucial civic resources to support their entrepreneurial ventures. Moreover, Hamilton orchestrates events to showcase the dynamic arts and entertainment scene within District 1, aligning with her vision of making the northwest side a vibrant hub for artistic expression and collaboration.

Located in the historic Detroit neighborhood of Rosedale Park, Norwest Gallery of Art is dedicated to offering a diverse array of contemporary art and culture to culturally underserved communities in Detroit. As a prominent arts and culture hub in the city, Norwest Gallery of Art is resolute in its mission to establish a platform for creative expression among black and brown artists, enabling the residents to engage with contemporary arts and culture from around the world. Serving as a cultural nexus, Norwest Gallery of Art facilitates meaningful connections between the contemporary art sphere and the vibrant local creative community. Through exhibitions, art classes, artist dialogues, cultural lectures, BIPOC artists residencies, independent film screenings, and community partnerships, we actively contribute to our community’s artistic landscape. Our gallery stands as a testament to our commitment to the neighborhood, infusing it with distinctive cultural experiences that bridge the gap between the flourishing global contemporary art world and the heart of Detroit.

www.scarabclub.org

Cuticle Realms is coming to Voyeur Bordello Friday, July 25th from 6-10pm!

@groovynailsbybea & @nomadic_madam have been working on an art show for the last year and it’s finally time to spill the beans.

More info from Nomadic Madam:
There’s a lot of conceptual nail art and photography from us melding our minds together. And I just feel so honored I get to create art with the most talented nail artist in the country, neh, world. Please join us for the grand unveiling of this work. And special thank you to all who have assisted in making this vision come to life. Hand model pictured @laurenkloc

@thevoyeurbordello

Join us to celebrate Holly Hazen’s project The Heart Stays Still at NOVA24 Sponsor The Art of Custom Framing’s exhibition space, Elevate Gallery!

Artist Statement

The aftermath of an intense divorce and the change in our family lifestyle altered my definition of what I called family. The relationships I have with my mother and father have gone through many different stages of rebuilding, and I had to accept my parents are people. With issues between my parents bubbling since I was born, there was no choice but to let that pot boil over and burn the view of my family and start a new life.

The Heart Stays Still depicts the collaborative efforts with my parents in slowly transitioning to our new lives after the divorce, and tells the story of accepting new realities. With my mother moving into her own place and learning independence, and my father moving into a house with another family and forgiving himself, I am creating a new beginning for myself and with both my parents.

Artist Bio

Holly Hazen is a photographer based in Detroit.Their photography explores the complexities of human relationships people have with the world and the relationships people have within themselves. Inspired by personal events, they create art to understand and process their emotions, and connect others to similar events that have happened to them where they can relate in their own way. Along with the complexity, they embrace the humor and positives of their surroundings in their work. Holly’s work has been featured internationally in exhibitions and publications, including The Big Picture Colorado, Alternative Processes, Philosophie Magazine, and Aeonian Magazine.

Holly Hazen Website | The Art of Custom Framing

Step into the strange at “Something’s Not Quite Right,” an outdoor experimental film screening hosted by the Pink Flamingo. Curated for the curious by Tryst Red, these short films conjure eerie atmospheres, otherworldly imagery, and disjointed realities that linger long after they flicker out.

The 8 short films will run for 17 minutes and loop for two hours, so if you come later, you will still have a chance to experience the experimental.

Come hungry! The Pink Flamingo will be serving delicious food for sale throughout the event. Find yourself entranced, disturbed, or somewhere in between. Nothing here is quite what it seems.

Featured Artists

Gunnar Applebaum | Website Instagram
Abigail Conley | Website Instagram
Zack Dannunzio | Website Instagram
Brandon Fectaeu | Website Instagram
Ndiloma Musa | Website Instagram
Marie Le Moigne | Website Instagram
Gary Schwartz | Instagram
Raina Yarbrough | Website Instagram

Join us for a special film screening event at Scarab Club hosted by ‘FOCUS’!

As a companion event to the 54th Annual Scarab Club Photography Exhibition, NOVA24 will be featuring a group screening from multiple filmmakers featured from Detroit.

Featured Filmmakers
Nik Liguori | Website Instagram
Kashira Dowridge | Website Instagram
Trinity Sutherland | Website Instagram

Scarab Club Website

Advanced Polaroid Transfer workshop 7/20 ! 2-5pm in partnership with NOVA24 + Voyeur Bordello taught by Nick Cazmuck.

If you like Polaroids and you want to take them three levels up sign up for this workshop! All materials provided, all experience levels welcome (but some experience with Polaroid transfers will help!) feel free to bring your own Polaroids or ephemera for customized experimentation.

This session will focus on creative manipulation, layered transfers, and experimental surface applications. Hosted in the lush, decadent setting of The Voyeur Bordello, the workshop will explore both precision and chaos in image-making, encouraging participants to embrace the beautiful imperfections of the medium.

Come ready to push boundaries, get messy, and walk away with one-of-a-kind analog art.

Link to RSVP

Mirage, an exhibition co-curated by NOVA24’s Mara Magyarosi-Laytner, Raymar, and Tryst Red, explores the vast qualities that experimental photography can hold. Featuring Detroit artists in conjunction with national and international artists, Mirage expands the boundaries of traditional lens-based material expectations to prove that there is more to this medium than meets the eye.

Meet us at Office Space Gallery on Sunday, July 20th as a part of the Art Detroit Now Art Crawl, a summer afternoon of cross-location programming highlighting over 20 contemporary visual art spaces along Grand Boulebard. At Office Space Gallery, we will be have an artist opening from 11am-4pm as well as a performance by Graham Cassano at 2pm.

This exhibition will close with a reception on July 31st from 6-10pm.

Featured Indoor Exhibition Artists

Sierra Aguilar | Website Instagram
Kiwi Barranco | Website Instagram
Lo Braden | Website Instagram
Graham Cassano | Website
Rachel Debolski | Website
Erin Dvorak Clark | Website Instagram
John Carlson | Website
Brianna Dowd | Website Instagram
Heather Gardner | Website Instagram
Conner Gordon | Website Instagram
David Hebb | Website Instagram
Michael Hubbard | Website Instagram
Jaclyn Iskow | Website Instagram
Alice Jackson-Clark | Website Instagram
Takeisha Jefferson | Website Instagram
Andy Mattern | Website Instagram
Shanna Merola | Website Instagram
Ashlyn Murphy | Website Instagram
Ginger Owen | Website
Troy David Ramos | Website Instagram
Madeline Riggs | Website Instagram
Adriana Sapia | Website Instagram
Taryn Smith | Website Instagram
Crystal Tursich | Website Instagram
Martin Venezky | Website Instagram
Gwen Walstrand | Website Instagram
Teilo Wessells | Website Instagram
Emily Wiethorn | Website Instagram

Featured Outdoor Exhibition Artists - Coming Soon!
Amelia Burns | Website Instagram
Marco Castelli | Website
Fritz Liedtke | Website Instagram
Aline Smithson | Website Instagram

Two worlds collide to take over Detroit for a very special walk with the friends from Detroit Photowalk July 19th 6-8pm. Meeting place will be The BELT Detroit. Come hang out and meet some new friends!

While we’re at the Belt, don’t miss featured Public Matter artist Genevieve Gaignard’s work highlighted throughout the alley! More information from Library Street Collective:

Library Street Collective’s 2024-2025 iteration of Public Matter is curated by Allison Glenn and features the work of artist Genevieve Gaignard. Gaignard’s photography and collage-based practices reference pop-culture, art history, and the artist’s personal experiences as a biracial Black woman. The selection of self-portraits on view are from different series, where the artist has manipulated her clothing, make-up, and hair to present versions of herself that undermine, question, and poke fun at beauty standards, social hierarchies, and, at times, phenotypic assumptions of race. With Compton Contrapposto, for example, we see Gaignard’s character donning a blonde afro, standing in front of a green Cadillac Deville. The character’s contrapposto–or counter pose–was invented in the early 5th century by the Greeks, often used in large figurative sculpture and paintings. Created in front of a Deville in the Compton neighborhood of Los Angeles, the birthplace of notable rappers Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, and Ice Cube, the title’s clever alliteration points to a bricolage of influences underscored by Gaignard’s intersectional identity.

Come out for the opening of “We Been Here Vol.2” curated by Brian Drake and featuring work of dozens of Detroit artists of color. This show focuses on the voices and visions of artists who have been shaped by this city, and who’s work helps shape our understanding of the city today.

Swords Into Plowshares Website

Spectrums Unseen - A Solo Infrared exhibition by Connery McDowell on July 18th from 6pm- 9pm at Voyeur Bordello.

This exhibition in partnership with NOVA24 | Photo + Film Festival showcases hauntingly beautiful photography that explores the environmental crises reshaping our world—through the eerie, otherworldly lens of infrared photography. This immersive collection captures the hidden effects of ecological damage, revealing a landscape transformed not just physically, but emotionally.

Infrared light, invisible to the human eye, uncovers ghostly patterns of destruction: forests that appear vibrant but are dying, waters reflecting unnatural tones, and skies heavy with invisible pollutants. The images feel like echoes from a parallel world—familiar, yet unsettling. The result is a body of work that is both achingly beautiful and profoundly disturbing.

Join us for a compelling evening of art, nature, distraction, and conversation.

Connery McDowell Instagram | Voyeur Bordello Instagram

Join Campfire Film Cooperatie at the Scarab Club for drinks, conversation, and more! Anamorphic Widescreen… What is it? How does it work? Why do filmmakers and projectionists continue to use it?

For the fifth installment in their monthly series, Nick and Darian (both from Back Alley Cinema and MCCS) will demonstrate how a special lens doubles the width of a photographic image by means of anamorphosis, a cinematographic technique which has seen use in CinemaScope, Panavision, and other well-known processes for eight decades, and how it compares to the aspect ratios of ‘Flat’ films, including those adapted for cropped widescreen and the infamous practice of Pan & Scan. Admission is FREE. Drinks are FREE. - Donations are appreciated!

Campfire Film Cooperative Website

MADE OF: an exhibition featured at The Carr Center that takes the internal layers of each artist and displays them for the public to view. Held in conjunction with The Carr Center Film Series, MADE OF; will be on display from July 10th through the end of the festival.

Founded in 1991, The Carr Center’s core mission is to platform and uplift Black excellence, history, creativity, and culture. The Carr Center hosts multiple programs aimed at educating others about the importance of preserving Black artistry—particularly notable is their Artist Hub, which supports local and regional artists and hosts rotating exhibits and guest artist residencies. Their dedication to displaying various forms of art, from photo and film to music and poetry, makes The Carr Center one of Detroit’s foremost patrons of creativity, and NOVA24 is extremely honored to take part in The Carr Center legacy.

The Carr Center Film Series also includes short film group screenings from various filmmakers, as well as a highlight night on July 30th for Music Composition in Filmmaking. Programming includes an artist talk made up of those filmmakers to give audiences insight on their creative processes. Join us to explore the voices of Detroit’s photography and film scene!

Featured Photographers in MADE OF; | Artist Talk on July 16th!
Kamari Crenshaw | Website Instagram
Xavier Cuevas | Website Instagram
Amara Murphy | Website Instagram
Melli Pittiglio | Website Instagram
Emerald Quartz | Website Instagram
Nailah Rene | Website
Kayla Stotts | Website Instagram

Featured Filmmakers for July 2nd:
Antonia Seegars | Website Instagram
Taj Brown-Bey | Website Instagram
Desawna Buford | Website Instagram

Featured Filmmaker for July 9th:
Edward Hill | Website Instagram

Featured Filmmakers for July 16th:
Bryson Henry | Website Instagram

thecarrcenter.org

Grab your camera and join us on an exploration of the area surrounding PhotoHouse! 

In our second of a small series of photo walks across Detroit, the NOVA24 team is meeting up with visual artists at PhotoHouse, a studio, workshop, and hangout spot that’s established itself as a true home for Detroit’s community of creatives. After spending a little time inside the studio, we’ll be leading the group with the help of the House’s own Xavier Cuevas, better known as Barelyhispanic. Barelyhispanic is a Detroit-born lens based visual artist that showcases his love for his friends, his home, and his Puerto Rican heritage through beautifully grounded depictions of the city and its people. As the founder of PhotoHouse, Cuevas works towards balancing and embracing both sides of his identity as he tells his story, and helps others tell theirs, too.

Get ready to chat with local artists (or reacquaint yourself with some friends) as we stroll around starting at 4PM. There’s no fee to enter, but don’t forget to bring your own equipment, a keen eye, and some comfortable shoes!

barelyhispanic.com | PhotoHouse IG

Want advice on getting more exposure? Need some guidance on how to network?

NOVA24 Co-Executive Director Mara Magyarosi-Laytner will be hosting a panel discussion at The Scarab Club on Sunday, July 13th from 12–1:30 PM. One of the biggest struggles newer artists can face is expanding their scope and getting more eyes on their work. In this discussion, we’re determined to help fellow artists and creatives looking to get their foot in the door of the wider creative industry. 

Featuring NOVA24 Co-Executive Director Raymar, NOVA24 Executive Board Members Tryst Red and Miles N. Reuben, and artists Takeisha Jefferson and Christopher Gene, this panel discussion will explore best practices for connecting with industry experts, give insight on information artists should prepare alongside their work, explain how to look for and choose open calls effectively, and more! After the talk, there will be opportunities to ask questions and engage in dialogue with both Magyarosi-Laytner and other artists. This event will have a focus on photography, however is open to artists of all disciplines, so come join in!

Scarab Club Website | Mara Magyarosi-Laytner Website

Discover the magic of one of the oldest photographic printing techniques in this hands-on Cyanotype Workshop! Perfect for beginners, this session will guide you through the process of creating striking blue-and-white prints using found objects and digital negatives.

Cyanotype Workshop: Found Objects & Digital Negatives
Date: Sunday, July 13th
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: The Voyeur Bordello
5629 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
Limit: 15 People

In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn:
    •    A brief history of the cyanotype process
    •    How to prepare and coat paper with cyanotype chemistry
    •    How to use natural sunlight or a UV light-box to expose your prints
    •    Creative techniques with everyday items and custom digital negatives

All materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with your own unique cyanotype prints, ready to display. Whether you’re an artist, photographer, or curious creative, this is a fun and experimental way to explore alternative photography.

Come ready to play with light, shadow, and imagination at The Voyeur Bordello!

Link to RSVP!

A Polaroid emulsion lift is a photographic technique where the thin emulsion layer—the part of a Polaroid print that contains the actual image —is transferred onto another surface like watercolor paper. Join Olivia Ezinga for this workshop to transform photographs from your phone into handmade prints using the Polaroid Lab.

Register at oliviaezinga.com/workshop. $40.00 per participant and seats are limited. 

*location of workshop will be provided in confirmation email upon registration

Alter Egos & Inner Echoes is a bold exploration of self through the lens of contemporary art. This curated exhibition invites artists to peel back the layers of persona and perception, revealing the raw mechanics of self-construction and the unfiltered noise beneath the surface. Through painting, photography, sculpture, performance, digital media, and beyond, the show becomes a kaleidoscope of human experience—where alter egos take shape and inner chaos finds form.

From fragmented reflections to imagined personas, this exhibition becomes a mirror of transformation, emotion, and the inner dialogues that shape who we are. Whether through abstraction, realism, or something entirely in between, each piece offers a glimpse into the personal and the performative, the seen and the secret.

What does it mean to see oneself? To be seen? Alter Egos & Inner Echoes challenges viewers and creators alike to consider the self not as a fixed image, but as a fluid, evolving narrative.

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 5th | 6-10pm
Closing Reception: Friday, July 11th | 7-9pm

Featured Artists | Indicates Photographers + Filmmakers

Emma Akio | Instagram
Yazmin Aguilar | Instagram
J. Alex | Instagram
Gabriela Baginski | Website Instagram
Michelle Bennett | Instagram
Suraj Bhamra | Website Instagram
Sean Bieri | Instagram
Teddy Bihun | Instagram
Austin James Brady | Instagram
CADATONIC | Instagram
Doug Cannell | Instagram
Philip Carrel | Website Instagram
Cazmuck | Website Instagram
Noah Chapp | Instagram
Grace Clemmensen | Website Instagram
Dan Cook | Instagram
Rachel Debolski | Website Instagram
Olivia Ezinga | Website Instagram
Diane Forrest | Instagram
Mara Furlich | Instagram
Gabi | Instagram
Joe Gunnolf | Instagram
Hannah | Instagram
Joel Henry-Fisher | Instagram
Michael Hubbard | Vimeo Instagram
Jeff Van Andel | Instagram
Abigail Jennings | Instagram
JKLP
Rob Kangas | Website
Kenna Killz | Instagram
Simone Lancaster | Instagram
Jake Leslie | Instagram
Brian “Weirdartist” Lewandowski | Instagram
Hannah Light | Instagram
Rebekah Long | Instagram
Stacey MacLeod | Instagram
Kate Maggartt | Instagram
Kiki Martin | Instagram
Connery McDowell | Instagram
Mara Magyarosi-Laytner | Website Instagram
Miles Marie | Website Instagram
Jay Meyers | Instagram
Mia
Matto Oberski | Website Instagram
Dorian O’Dell | Instagram
Danielle deo Owensby | Website Instagram
Jenna Parks | Instagram
Sara Pezzella | Instagram
Nicholas Polisuk
Grace Queen | Instagram
A Ranic
Raymar | Website Instagram
Tryst Red | Website Instagram
Kiah Riad | Instagram
Marissa Rubaiai | Instagram
Leeesa “big dog” Ryan | Instagram
Vic Ryan | Website Instagram
Breanna Santos | Instagram
Paige Saum
Christopher Schneider | Website Instagram
Sebastian | Instagram
Senomneart | Instagram
Amu Shah | Instagram
Josh Skeel | Instagram
Dawn Marie Smith | Instagram
Erik Smith | Instagram
Super Smash Cache
Allison Vince | Instagram
Blackheart Vixen | Instagram
Mike Williams | Instagram
Angela Wolf | Instagram
Kylie Zito | Website Instagram

Voyeur Bordello Instagram

FOCUS is a photography club held at the Scarab Club the third Friday of each month. Run by photographer Christopher Gene, the group is open to any area photographer and welcomes artists at every level of expertise or interest. At their monthly meetings, Focus participants pursue a group project, hear a presentation from a seasoned photographer, or share examples of their own work.

This month, visit the Scarab Club Photography Exhibition and chat about a potential new exhibition at the Grosse Pointe Artist Association! Reach out to Christopher and the Scarab Club for more details.

Scarab Club Website

Join us on Thursday, July 10 at 6PM for a limited-edition print release and reception celebrating "Lookouts", Danya Ensing's first solo exhibition and the debut of Detroit Exchange Artist Residency.

Ensing's work explores intimate portraits of absence captured entirely on 120 and 35mm film. "Lookouts" examines the nuanced double-meaning of both a scenic view and an exclamation of warning. Hosted at Hostel Detroit, the Detroit Exchange Artist Residency builds cultural connections by supporting local and international artists with exhibition space and public programming, grounded in the power of art to connect people across cultures and borders.

Danya' Ensing’s Website | Danya Ensing’s Instagram | Detroit Exchange Artist Residency

Drinks x Design offers an opportunity for creative businesses throughout the city to open their doors and share their work with the public. Attendees come to meet new people, make connections, promote their creative endeavors and learn about other projects in their community.

Time & Location

Jul 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

The Riverside, 8711 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48204, USA

About the event

Design Core is teaming up with All Motion Studio to close out the 2025 Drinks x Design season with an interdisciplinary celebration of Detroit’s creative collaborators. This XXL-edition of our flagship program brings together Detroit Design Network, All Motion Studio, NOVA24, Duffy and designers from Detroit and beyond for an interdisciplinary showcase. 

Activations

The event will feature Design Core's signature hands-on block printing activity, a photography showcase from Nova24, Parallels exhibition from All Motion Studio and M Contemporary Gallery, a sneak-peak at the upcoming Detroit Month of Design and more!

Vegan Food by StreetBeet, Fresh Produce by Peter's Plants, Yakitori Skewers by Peso & Music by Tamae.

The Exhibition
Curated by All Motion Studio founder Joe Reilley, the event will feature Parallels an immersive art and design showcase that pushes the boundaries of a traditional exhibition structure. 

Detroit Month of Design alums Oshun William, Tony WHLGN, Patrick Ethen, Mariah Ruff, Jimel Primm, Ant Smith, Quinn Faylor and Hanna Garza, will join other creatives from around the country to create a multi-level immersive exhibition. From furniture and fashion to lighting design and robotics, these design innovators will be teaming up to demonstrate the power of creative collaboration. This exhibition is produced in partnership with Design Core and M Contemporary Gallery.

The Experience

5:30 - 8:30PM: Drinks x Design

Hosted by Design Core Detroit. Sponsored by NEI, Detroit Design Network & Tito's.

This portion of the event is free and open to the public. RSVP Required to attend.

8:30-11:30PM: Design After Dark

Hosted by All Motion Studios.

Must be 21+ with a valid ID.

For private gallery viewing hours, please contact our friends at All Motion Studio.

The Venue

Taking place at the historic Riverside building, a 1920's cold storage warehouse originally named The Riverside Cartage and Storage Co. the showcase will take place among the Albert Kahn-style martini columns, walk-in safe, and historic features.

Free parking is available on-site. While we do not recommend leaving valuables in your car, the lot will be staffed during Drinks x Design portion of the evening, from 5:30-8:30PM.

LINK TO RSVP

MADE OF: an exhibition featured at The Carr Center that takes the internal layers of each artist and displays them for the public to view. Held in conjunction with The Carr Center Film Series, MADE OF; will be on display from July 10th through the end of the festival.

Founded in 1991, The Carr Center’s core mission is to platform and uplift Black excellence, history, creativity, and culture. The Carr Center hosts multiple programs aimed at educating others about the importance of preserving Black artistry—particularly notable is their Artist Hub, which supports local and regional artists and hosts rotating exhibits and guest artist residencies. Their dedication to displaying various forms of art, from photo and film to music and poetry, makes The Carr Center one of Detroit’s foremost patrons of creativity, and NOVA24 is extremely honored to take part in The Carr Center legacy.

The Carr Center Film Series also includes short film group screenings from various filmmakers, as well as a highlight night on July 30th for Music Composition in Filmmaking. Programming includes an artist talk made up of those filmmakers to give audiences insight on their creative processes. Join us to explore the voices of Detroit’s photography and film scene!

Featured Photographers in MADE OF;
Kamari Crenshaw | Website Instagram
Xavier Cuevas | Website Instagram
Amara Murphy | Website Instagram
Melli Pittiglio | Website Instagram
Emerald Quartz | Website Instagram
Nailah Rene | Website
Kayla Stotts | Website Instagram

Featured Filmmakers for July 2nd:
Antonia Seegars | Website Instagram
Taj Brown-Bey | Website Instagram
Desawna Buford | Website Instagram

Featured Filmmaker for July 9th:
Edward Hill | Website Instagram

Featured Filmmakers for July 16th:
Bryson Henry | Website Instagram

thecarrcenter.org

AURORA, a Projection Gallery + Artist Panel held at the Detroit Public Library, invites you to explore current innovations in photography in an inviting and conversational space.

The Main Branch of the Detroit Public Library has been a steady supporter of the arts, photography, and NOVA24 - and the 2025 Festival Season keeps up that consistency. Starting at 5pm on Tuesday, July 8th, join NOVA24 for a selection from electric bodies of photographic work being developed throughout the country. There will also be a panel discussion with select artists.

**Note, this event has been moved to the Auditorium.

Featured Photographers
Shawn Bush | Website Instagram
Kamari Crenshaw | Website Instagram
Zack Dannunzio | Website Instagram
Stephan Jahanshahi | Website Instagram
Marcus Newton | Website Instagram
John-David Richardson | Website Instagram
Logan Sheffer | Website Instagram
Dario Tejada | Instagram
Stephen Tomasko | Website Instagram
Cailyn Wade | Website Instagram
Jack Weallans
Xiomaro | Website Instagram
Princess Zarate | Website Instagram

Grab your camera and join us on an exploration of the area surrounding Voyeur Bordello! 

In our first of a small series of photo walks across Detroit, the NOVA24 team is meeting up with visual artists at Voyeur Bordello, an art house and photographic studio ran by Miles Marie and Connery McDowell!

Get ready to chat with local artists (or reacquaint yourself with some friends) as we stroll around starting at 1 PM. There’s no fee to enter, but don’t forget to bring your own equipment, a keen eye, and some comfortable shoes!

Voyeur Bordello IG

Alter Egos & Inner Echoes is a bold exploration of self through the lens of contemporary art. This curated exhibition invites artists to peel back the layers of persona and perception, revealing the raw mechanics of self-construction and the unfiltered noise beneath the surface. Through painting, photography, sculpture, performance, digital media, and beyond, the show becomes a kaleidoscope of human experience—where alter egos take shape and inner chaos finds form.

From fragmented reflections to imagined personas, this exhibition becomes a mirror of transformation, emotion, and the inner dialogues that shape who we are. Whether through abstraction, realism, or something entirely in between, each piece offers a glimpse into the personal and the performative, the seen and the secret.

What does it mean to see oneself? To be seen? Alter Egos & Inner Echoes challenges viewers and creators alike to consider the self not as a fixed image, but as a fluid, evolving narrative.

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 5th | 6-10pm
Closing Reception: Friday, July 11th | 7-9pm

Featured Artists | Indicates Photographers + Filmmakers

Emma Akio | Instagram
Yazmin Aguilar | Instagram
J. Alex | Instagram
Gabriela Baginski | Website Instagram
Michelle Bennett | Instagram
Suraj Bhamra | Website Instagram
Sean Bieri | Instagram
Teddy Bihun | Instagram
Austin James Brady | Instagram
CADATONIC | Instagram
Doug Cannell | Instagram
Philip Carrel | Website Instagram
Cazmuck | Website Instagram
Noah Chapp | Instagram
Grace Clemmensen | Website Instagram
Dan Cook | Instagram
Rachel Debolski | Website Instagram
Olivia Ezinga | Website Instagram
Diane Forrest | Instagram
Mara Furlich | Instagram
Gabi | Instagram
Joe Gunnolf | Instagram
Hannah | Instagram
Joel Henry-Fisher | Instagram
Michael Hubbard | Vimeo Instagram
Jeff Van Andel | Instagram
Abigail Jennings | Instagram
JKLP
Rob Kangas | Website
Kenna Killz | Instagram
Simone Lancaster | Instagram
Jake Leslie | Instagram
Brian “Weirdartist” Lewandowski | Instagram
Hannah Light | Instagram
Rebekah Long | Instagram
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Four Wednesdays in July at 7:30 PM, NOVA24 will be collaborating with The Carr Center to showcase films that seek to tell stories across several genres, techniques, and schools of thought. 

Founded in 1991, The Carr Center’s core mission is to platform and uplift Black excellence, history, creativity, and culture. The Carr Center hosts multiple programs aimed at educating others about the importance of preserving Black artistry—particularly notable is their Artist Hub, which supports local and regional artists and hosts rotating exhibits and guest artist residencies. Their dedication to displaying various forms of art, from photo and film to music and poetry, makes The Carr Center one of Detroit’s foremost patrons of creativity, and NOVA24 is extremely honored to take part in The Carr Center legacy.

The series will include short film group screenings from various filmmakers, as well as a highlight night on July 30th for Music Composition in Filmmaking. Programming includes an artist talk made up of those filmmakers to give audiences insight on their creative processes. Join us to explore the emerging voices of Detroit’s film scene!

Featured Filmmakers for July 2nd:
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The Multi-Faceted Mind is a month-long exhibition located at The Congregation that showcases the work of local experimental photographer Alice Jackson-Clark. Her work primarily focuses on self-expression as a method of therapy and her journey with exploring difficult life experiences.

Closing Reception: Sunday, July 29th | 3-6pm

Office Space Gallery presents the exhibition titled Good Mourning. The many phases of grief can test our resilience as humans. To rest in one’s grief, while challenging, allows one to face deep emotions. It offers quiet reflection, evokes memories and can move one towards acceptance. The exhibition “Good Mourning” aims to redefine grief as a catalyst for profound, spiritual renewal. Artists are asked to reflect on the concept of mourning and consider its potential for eliciting positive transformation. The artists and their pieces chosen for this exhibition will work in dialog with each other to compose a visual essay for moving through grief.

Closing Reception: Sunday, June 29th 2-5pm

Good Mourning runs from Saturday, May 17 through June 29, 2025.
Gallery Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 12-5pm

Office Space Gallery is located at 2868 East Grand Blvd (between Oakland Ave. and Beaubien St.), Detroit 48202.

Participants include: Mike Adams, Brunhilde Blaufenster,  Gigi Boyd, Beth Broom, Loralei Byatt, Jack Cameron, Marguerite Carlton, Qiana Davis, Mishira Davis,  lin deahl, John Finazzo, Robert Fionda, Linden Godlove, Terri Haranczak, Anne Harrington Hughes, Steve Hughes, Ralph Jones, Danielle Kaltz, Jurgita Kellman, Diane Marie Kramer, Erin Kruczek, Michael Madigan,  Carl Oxley III , Steven Pepple, Teresa Petersen, Jerry Simpson, Peter Spar, Mary Stebbins Taitt, Tim Tonachella, Charlene Uresy, Robin Ward, Suzanne Wilson,  Beth Rinna, Brown Richard Halprin, Mara Magyarosi-Layther, Melissa Michalik, Erin Poe, Laura Reed, Elonna St. Johnn, Melissa Valenti and Sarah Wing

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“For The Billionth Time Today” is a multidisciplinary generational horror film combining several forms of media from live action to experimental animation and archival footage. This dreamlike coming of age epic uses deeply surreal imagery and atmospheres in order to bring a unique sense of closure to one’s adolescence. The project also touches heavily on grief, derealization and the critical importance for emotional vulnerability in young men. Please join us on Saturday, June 28th from 2-5pm for a film screening and conversation at the Detroit Public Library, Main Branch!

Film Screening: Saturday, July 28th | 2-5pm

Statement from the Director:

The earliest ideas of “For The Billionth Time Today” originated from a journal series I produced two summers ago- primarily focusing on spontaneity and channeling my emotions about my own upcoming college graduation, entrance to adulthood and long term self deprecation. I became inspired to turn the words and images from my pages into a surrealist narrative piece, embracing the iterative process that helped the journals come to life in the beginning. Although so much of this film was heavily storyboarded, planned and scripted, another half was improvisational- embracing the authenticity of the actors’ real emotions and reactions, and utilizing it as a base for the dialogue. Through the conclusion of this piece, I have also been able to properly mourn all eras of my former self and heal that inner child that had to grow beyond his own torment.

Director Bio:

Jack Chisik is an experimental independent filmmaker/animator residing in Detroit, MI recently graduated from the College For Creative Studies. Chisik finds inspiration from the intersection of normal and bizarre. He appreciates narratives that challenge viewers to analyze the abstract with "out of bounds" visuals that shock the senses while also leaving an impactful deep resonance, often tapping into 21st century nostalgia. Chisik is intricately involved in all processes of filmmaking from conception, direction, visual and practical effects, and original scoring, leaving his unique touch on every project he puts forth.

For more than five decades the Scarab Club has hosted the annual un-themed juried photography exhibition. This much anticipated group show celebrates all mediums of contemporary photography and this year it was juried by artist and educator, Asia Hamilton. Please join us on Friday, June 27th for the opening reception and the first event of NOVA24!

Opening Reception: Friday, July 27th, 5pm-8pm

On view: June 26-July 26, 2025

Exhibiting Artists
Adam Campau, Amanda J. Cain, Amara Murphy, Ashara Ekundao, Ava Voelker, Brett J Lawrence, Camille Lecoutre, Caria Taylor, Caroline Bell, Carolyn Gallo, Charles A Kennedy Jr., Charles Hill, Chase Chamber, Christopher Schneider, CJ Benninger, Clay Carrington, Coashin Chamber, Cory Marie Podielski, DaeJona Gordon, Danielle deo Owensby, David Dominic, Jr., Derek Risse, Dillon Balmas, Donald Toth, Emerald Quartz, Emma Smith, Garrett Forrest, Greg Justis, Greg Siemasz, Guntis Lauzums, Holly Hazen, Ian DuVernay, Ira Goldberg, Jackie Brooks, Jacob Woods, Jaclyn Jeannine Iczkowicz, Janice Milhem, J.Gordon Rodwan, James Hodson, Jamie Pittinos, Jamie Baxter, Jenna Parks, Jeff Babcock, Jeff Belt, Jeff Schofield, Jeffrey Fischer, Jerry Basierbe, Jordan Eckman, Jurgita (Gita), Kaitlyn Rode, Kiera Maloney, Kiah Riad, Kim Patterson, Kristina Sikora, Liz Barick Fall, Loralei R. Byatt, Louis Eisenberg, Luis Lomeli Oseguera, Mark McClelland, Mike Kroll, Morgan McDaniel, Naheem Browne, Paul Wywrot, Patrick Reynolds, Raymar, Robbie Botts, Robert Beras, Robert Rickman, Ryan Kellman, Sailor Lens, Steve Pepple, Stuart Ratner, Taryn A Smith

Juror Bio

Asia Hamilton, Founder and Director of Norwest Gallery of Art, is a seasoned artist, photographer, curator, and community leader with over a decade of experience in the arts and culture sector. Her expertise spans portraits and environmental photography, showcased in projects for renowned entities such as Ford Motor Co, Instyle Magazine, Arab American Museum, and Plante Moran, both nationally and globally.

 As a champion for women and non-binary artists, and artists of color, Hamilton's advocacy extends through her community work. Her roots in the Crary/St Mary’s neighborhood fuel her commitment to addressing the cultural neglect faced by the northwest side amidst Detroit's revitalization efforts. Her personal experiences as a woman artist of color navigating industry barriers inform her initiatives, including founding Norwest Gallery of Art in 2018, establishing Womxnhouse Detroit at her childhood residence, and active advocacy within Detroit’s Arts & Entertainment Commission.

In her role as the designated Entertainment Commissioner for District 1, appointed by the Detroit City Council, Hamilton's responsibilities include strengthening creative hubs and fostering community growth through arts and entertainment initiatives. She facilitates partnerships between District 1 businesses and crucial civic resources to support their entrepreneurial ventures. Moreover, Hamilton orchestrates events to showcase the dynamic arts and entertainment scene within District 1, aligning with her vision of making the northwest side a vibrant hub for artistic expression and collaboration.

Located in the historic Detroit neighborhood of Rosedale Park, Norwest Gallery of Art is dedicated to offering a diverse array of contemporary art and culture to culturally underserved communities in Detroit. As a prominent arts and culture hub in the city, Norwest Gallery of Art is resolute in its mission to establish a platform for creative expression among black and brown artists, enabling the residents to engage with contemporary arts and culture from around the world. Serving as a cultural nexus, Norwest Gallery of Art facilitates meaningful connections between the contemporary art sphere and the vibrant local creative community. Through exhibitions, art classes, artist dialogues, cultural lectures, BIPOC artists residencies, independent film screenings, and community partnerships, we actively contribute to our community’s artistic landscape. Our gallery stands as a testament to our commitment to the neighborhood, infusing it with distinctive cultural experiences that bridge the gap between the flourishing global contemporary art world and the heart of Detroit.

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