Community Outreach & Engagement
CCS is a driving force in Detroit’s economic and community development, providing transformative creative educational opportunities to youth and lifelong learners across the region.
Our community impact reaches far beyond the classroom through our outreach programs, and the success of our community is an integral part of our mission. From Precollege classes and vibrant neighborhood art programs to public gallery exhibitions and inspiring Woodward and Toyota Lecture Series’, CCS actively contributes to the cultural vitality of Southeast Michigan.
As central pillars of our campus, CCS proudly houses and administers Community Arts Partnerships, Design Core Detroit, and Kresge Arts in Detroit. Through these foundational programs, CCS acts as the administrative backbone for initiatives that extend our reach far beyond the classroom – funding local creators, educating city youth, and shaping Detroit’s global design ecosystem.
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Organizations & Programs
Community Arts Partnerships
With the goal of supporting individual and community development, the CAP program develops and maintains partnerships between the CCS and dozens of organizations across the…
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers at CCS The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers is a national nonprofit organization established in 1994 to…
University Prep Art & Design
University Prep Art & Design prepares students for the future through our college preparatory curriculum, career exploration, and real world experiences that focus on innovation…
Design Core Detroit
Administered by the College, Design Core Detroit works to connect creatives, businesses, and communities through inclusive programs, global events, and its UNESCO City of Design leadership.
Kresge Arts in Detroit
Administered by the College, Kresge Arts in Detroit represents one aspect of The Kresge Foundation’s investment in the artistic communities of metropolitan Detroit, providing support to artists living and working in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.