Detroit
USA
Detroit has a gritty and inspiring contemporary art scene shaped by urban renewal, with the Detroit Institute of Arts and a growing number of artist-led spaces and galleries driving a creative renaissance.
18 galleries
Cranbrook Art Museum
museum
One of the first contemporary art museums in America, situated on Cranbrook's National Historic Landmark campus, featuring modernist design and contemporary art.
cranbrookartmuseum.orgDavid Klein Gallery
commercial gallery
David Klein Gallery showcases contemporary art and design, representing a diverse roster of emerging and established artists.
dkgallery.comDetroit Artists Market
non profit
One of the city's oldest nonprofit galleries, committed to contemporary art and connecting artists with the Detroit community.
detroitartistsmarket.orgDetroit Institute of Arts
museum
The Detroit Institute of Arts presents exhibitions and collections of modern and contemporary art, serving as a major cultural landmark in the city.
dia.orgLibrary Street Collective / Downtown
commercial gallery
Library Street Collective specializes in cutting edge contemporary fine art with a focus on emerging and established artists and public art projects.
lscgallery.comMatéria / Core City
commercial gallery
Formerly known as Simone DeSousa Gallery, Matéria specializes in contemporary art with locations in Core City and Cass Corridor.
materia-art.comMOCAD / Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
museum
MOCAD is a non-collecting museum where adventurous minds encounter the best in contemporary visual, literary, music, and performing arts.
mocadetroit.orgN'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art
art center
A cornerstone of the Detroit art scene focusing on African American art, fine art education, and performance.
nnamdicenter.orgPlayground Detroit
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery and creative talent agency focused on supporting and developing Detroit's creative economy.
playgrounddetroit.comPublic Pool
non profit
A collaborative, grassroots art space that provides a platform for experimental and community-centric art projects.
publicpoolart.orgReyes / Finn
commercial gallery
A gallery dedicated to promoting emerging and mid-career artists through a rigorous exhibition program in the Corktown neighborhood.
reyesfinn.comSignal-Return
art center
A community letterpress shop and gallery that preserves traditional printing techniques while hosting contemporary art exhibitions.
signalreturnpress.orgSimone DeSousa Gallery
commercial gallery
A contemporary fine art gallery in Midtown's Cass Corridor exhibiting local and national artists with a focus on quality and design.
simonedesousagallery.comSpaysky Fine Art Gallery LLC
commercial gallery
Spaysky Fine Art Gallery specializes in contemporary art, often featuring site-specific installations and diverse Detroit-based artists.
sfagllc.siteThe Shepherd
art center
A century-old Romanesque-style church transformed into a cultural arts center with multi-faceted programming and a public sculpture garden.
lscgallery.comTrinosophes
other
Trinosophes is a multidisciplinary art space located in Detroit's historic Eastern Market district, hosting exhibitions and performances.
trinosophes.com