Arts and Entertainment

August 2009

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ART

Art Gallery of Windsor (AGW): 1960s British and American fixations on consumerism and pop culture take center stage with Pop is Everything, an exhibit gathering works by Andy Warhol, Greg Curnoe, and Chris Cran. Runs through Aug. 23.

• The Pop Art theme continues with Richard Hamilton Reflects: Prints 1963-74, displaying Hamilton’s exploration of consumerism and multiplication with his collage-like prints. Through Sept. 6

• Adrian Norvid: Showstoppers, Whoppers, Downers and Out of Towners exhibits work by the contemporary Canadian artist through Sept. 6.

• It’s a Madhouse This Modern Life… assembles Canadian art from the 1980s, through Sept. 20.

• The Green Corridor at the AGW exhibits materials relating to the multidisciplinary urban redevelopment project of the same name, focused on reviving the NAFTA Trade Corridor in Windsor and stimulating environmental consciousness. Through Sept. 27.

• $5; members free, Wednesdays free.  401 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, Ontario; 519-977-0013; agw.ca.

Artspace II: A collection of works by Detroit-born artist Edgar Yaeger will be displayed through Aug. 29. Best known for his New Deal-era murals for the Works Progress Administration, Yaeger saw many artistic movements rise and fall in nearly a century of prolific creativity. 303 E. Maple, Birmingham; 248-258-1540; artspace2.com. 

Biddle Gallery: The 14th Annual Climate Controlled Art Fair, showcases home accessories by more than 100 Michigan artists, including handmade pottery, jewelry, clocks, and fashion. Through Sept. 12. 2840 Biddle, Wyandotte; 734-281-4779; biddlegallery.com.

Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC): The Great Lakes Beadworkers Guild, an organization for those who “work and play creatively with beads,” presents a bead bonanza through Aug. 21.

• Graffiti runs through Aug. 21.

• Bay City resident Mark Piotrowski displays a collection of mostly abstract oil paintings through Aug. 21.

• Students of Fibers display their work Aug. 21-Sept. 11, with a reception from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 21.

1516 S. Cranbrook, Birmingham; 248-644-0866; bbartcenter.org.

Community Arts: 2009 WSU Visual Arts Education Exhibition. Opens June 10.  150 Community Arts Building, Detroit; 
313-577-2423.

David Klein Gallery: The Summer Group Show presents contemporary and postwar American art, Aug 1-29. Through July 25. 163 Townsend, Birmingham; 248-433-3700; dkgallery.com.

Detroit Institute of Arts:  Action < > Reaction: Video Installations examines the evolution of the video format as art over four decades, highlighting five thought-provoking videos from around the world. Through Jan. 3. Admission: $8 adults; $6 seniors; $4 ages 6-17; children and members free. Wed.-Thur.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri.: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mon.-Tue. 5200 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-7900; dia.org.

Detroit Zoo: Last April, students from the College of Creative Studies submitted designs to be reproduced as the official Detroit Zoo poster. Crystal Mielcarek of Harrison Township, awarded Best in Show, will have her poster on display, along with 54 other student submissions, at the Zoo’s Ford Education Center. Zoo admission is $11 for adults 15-61, $9 for seniors 62 and over and active military, and $7 for children 2-14. Members and children under 2 free. Through Sept. 7. 8450 W 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; 248-398-0900; detroitzoo.org.

Ellen Kayrod Gallery: The Annual Intergenerational Community Exhibition celebrates works by a diverse group of Detroit artists. Through Aug. 21. • The first day of The Art of Aging Biennial is accompanied by an afternoon reception on Aug. 28. 4750 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-1300; hannan.org.

Ford Gallery and University Art Gallery: Eastern Michigan University Graduate Thesis Exhibitions run through August. 114 Ford Hall, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti; 734-487-0465.

Gallery Project: Shrines and Altars runs through Aug. 16. 215 S. Fourth, Ann Arbor; 734-997-7012; thegalleryproject.com.

Ladybug Gallery: A group exhibition run by the Southwest Artists Network of Detroit features various works by local multi-media artist Teresa Petersen. Petersen, who creates collages from vintage  prints, specializes in “found-object assemblage sculptures.” 1250 Hubbard, Detroit.

Lawrence Street Gallery:  Photography by George Booth is on display Aug 5-29. Opening reception 6 p.m.-9 p.m. on Aug. 7. 22620 Woodward, Ferndale; 248-544-0394. 

Paint Creek Center for the Arts (PCCA): Scavenger Invitational features artists who work with collage, assemblage, and found objects. Main Gallery.

• Valerie Mann of Saline presents a series of works made with cast-off materials. First Floor Gallery. Both exhibits run Aug 14-Sept. 19. 407 Pine St.; 248-651-4110; pccart.org. 

Re: View Contemporary Gallery: The work of Detroit-based sculptor Kate Silvio is on display Aug. 22-Sept. 19. 444 W. Willis, Unit 111, Detroit; 313-833-9000; reviewcontemporary.com. 

Sherry Washington Gallery:  iDeas and iCons exhibits the work of David Driskell, David Fludd, M. Saffell Gardner, Lenore Gimpert, Richard Lewis, Nora Mendoza, Chun Hui Pak, Gilda Snowden, Shirley Woodson, Jocelyn Rainey, and Mark Sch-wing. Through Sept. 12. 1274 Library, Detroit; 313-961-4500; sherrywashingtongallery.com.

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