Studio Art & Craft Industry Day – May 12th
Please join us for an exclusive showcase of curated student work from our BFA Studio Art and Craft department, including: Ceramics, Digital Fabrication, Fiber & Textiles, Glass, Metalsmithing & Jewelry,…
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Our events are where ideas become experiences. From student exhibitions and visiting artist lectures to portfolio reviews, panel discussions, workshops, and community collaborations, each gathering is an opportunity to connect, explore, and be inspired. Whether you’re a current student, alum, prospective creative, or part of the broader Detroit community, there’s always something happening worth showing up for.
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Industry Day – May 13th
Please join us for an exclusive showcase of curated student work from: Undergraduate Interior Design Product Design Transportation Design Graduate Studies Color & Materials Design Design for Sustainability, Transportation Design…
2026 Re/View: CCS Alumni Exhibition
Re/View: CCS Alumni Exhibition highlights the diverse artistic accomplishments of CCS alumni, spanning decades and disciplines.
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Student Exhibition
Each year, the College for Creative Studies celebrates the talent and achievements of its students with the annual Student Exhibition, featuring thousands of original works across art and design disciplines.…
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Alumni Speed Networking Event
Join our Alumni Speed Networking Event at BasBlue! CCS grads and seniors: connect with industry insiders, get a free professional headshot, and enjoy a grazing table. Come curious, leave connected—RSVP…
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Alumni Cars & Coffee
Join fellow CCS alumni for a special morning reception at Kirk in the Hills. Enjoy a continental breakfast and connect with other car enthusiasts—this event is open to registered CCS…
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States in Play: MdW All Partners Exhibition
Join us for the States in Play: MdW All Partners exhibition at the College for Creative Studies. This exhibition brings together a network of artist-run and community-centered initiatives that form the…
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Open House & Tour – June
Join us at the College for Creative Studies (CCS) Open House & Tour on June 27 to explore our art and design programs. Free parking is available. RSVP now!
Alumni Reception by Tiara Yachts
Join fellow CCS alumni for a special reception hosted by Tiara Yachts in Holland, Michigan.
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Woodward Lecture Series: Season Talks
Season Talks is a one-day public symposium focused on contemporary art and the ideas, questions, and practices shaping the field today. Through a series of moderated conversations featuring artists, writers,…
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Constitution Day 2026
Defense attorney and former federal, state, and local prosecutor, Sunita Doddamani, is CCS’s esteemed Constitution Day presenter this year. Ms. Doddamani will discuss the Constitution and how its framers were…
Alumni Lounge @ Eastern Market After Dark
Join the CCS alumni community in partnership with IDSA at Eastern Market After Dark (EMAD), one of The Detroit Month of Design's signature events. This incredible, district-wide event takes over…
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