William Lamson – Valade Speaker Series
This artist lecture is free and open to the general public, sponsored by the Valade Speaker Series, and presented by CCS’s Studio Art and Craft department.
Valade Speaker Series
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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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Alumni Reception in Pasadena, CA
CCS returns to Pasadena CA for an alumni reception. Connect with fellow alumni and enjoy a night of creativity and community.
Alumni Events
Woodward Lecture Series: Dr. Kellie Jones in Conversation with Zoë Hopkins
Join CCS for the Woodward Lecture Series on October 28, featuring Dr. Kellie Jones in conversation with Zoë Hopkins. The discussion centers on October Files: David Hammons (2025), a landmark…
Alumni EventsWoodward Lecture
Michigan National Portfolio Day
Hosted by the College for Creative Studies, Michigan National Portfolio Day on November 9 is your chance to showcase your talent, connect with art and design schools, and get expert…
WatsonCon 2025
Join CCS for WatsonCon 2025—a celebration of Anime, Sci-Fi, Gaming, Comics, and Art in Entertainment. Open to the CCS community with panels, showcases, and more.
Alumni Events
Designing Detroit Community Reception & Conversation
Join us for the Designing Detroit Discussion and celebrate Detroit’s creative spirit with inspirational dialogue and refreshments.
Alumni EventsExhibition
Parade Staging Stroll
Join the Parade Staging Stroll for a festive holiday experience with hot drinks, doughnuts, and Thanksgiving float preparations.
Alumni Events
Show & Tell: Mark Making, Weird Poetics, & Manufactured Nostalgia
Join us for online lecture featuring Lucy Cahill, Gallery Coordinator at CCS.
Alumni Events
Carlos Diaz Exhibition Panel Discussion
Join the Carlos Diaz Exhibition Panel Discussion to explore the impact of Confederate monuments on history and identity.
Exhibition
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.
Alumni EventsExhibition
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.
Alumni EventsToyota Lecture Series
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…
Alumni Events