We Walked Together Exhibition
Visit "We Walked Together" at CCS Detroit, featuring 17 sculpture artists from CCS and CCAD led by Chido Johnson and Danielle Julian Norton.
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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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POSTPONED: Toyota Lecture Series: Daniel Liden
Join designer Daniel Liden for a lecture on sustainable design and circular materials. Explore creative ways to reduce environmental impact and see new CCS student work.
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Industry Day
Join us for CCS Industry Day on January 30 for an exclusive opportunity for professionals in creative industries—to connect directly with CCS students at an in-person recruiting event held at…
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Show & Tell: Joshua Mulligan Art
Join us for online lecture featuring Joshua Mulligan, Instructor 1 - Foundation at CCS.
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Valade Speaker Series: Rajni Perera & Nep Sidhu
Join the Valade Speaker Series at CCS Detroit featuring artists Rajni Perera and Nep Sidhu. Discover their collaborative work on futurity, mythology, and identity.
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Scholastic Gold Key Exhibition
Visit the 2026 Scholastic Gold Key Exhibition at CCS from Feb 10–28. Explore award-winning student art from Southeast Michigan at the Walter B. Ford II Building and Center Galleries in…
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Open House & Tour – February
Join us at the College for Creative Studies (CCS) Open House & Tour on February 21 to explore our art and design programs. Free parking is available. RSVP now!
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CCS is the proud sponsor of The Southeast Michigan & Thumb Art Region of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, an art competition for Huron, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe,…
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Afrofuturism in the Making
Join us for a conversation with CCS alumni as they share insights on human creativity, career pathways, and innovative practices shaping what’s next in art, design, and creative industries. The…
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J Dilla World Family Day Event
Join us for an all-ages event featuring arts and crafts by CCS, vegan brunch and dinner, and live sets by Nic Speed & Mean Dean. Fun for the whole family!
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Lunch & Learn Featuring CCS Professor Jeremy Noonan
Join us for Lunch & Learn featuring CCS Professor Jeremy Noonan, an expert in fiber and textile design.
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NCECA Juried Student Exhibition
Visit the 2026 NCECA Juried Student Exhibition at the CCS Valade Family Gallery from March 6 – April 4. Explore premier ceramic works by undergraduate and graduate students, held in…
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