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Advocating, promoting and installing public art and exhibitions throughout Southfield!

11/04/2026

BE THE ART: A COSTUME BALL
“Where Creativity Meets Elegance, and Every Guest Becomes a Masterpiece.”

11/04/2026

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS……HONORING VETERANS THROUGH THE ARTS

It was an evening of celebration and artistic expressions for fifteen extraordinary artists.🧑‍🎨 🇺🇸 The Southfield Public Arts Commission Delores Flagg, Chair, in partnership with the Southfield Cable 15 Gary Watts, Director/Producer, and Southfield Veterans’ Commission Barbara Seldon, Chair were honored to recognized Veteran Artists whose service to our nation and whose talent and creativity that often goes unrecognized. Their creative contributions continue to enrich and strengthen our communities.

Congratulations to all the Veteran Artists with gratitude and appreciation 💯👏🏽🇺🇸:

Mattie Armstrong, Adam Bigham, Lisa Corrigan, Devin Daniels, Sarah Daniels, Jay Elias, Doc Gianes, Mark Gurisko, Charlie King, Jr., Bill Morreau, Scott Schultz, Laszlo Szalay, Ola Unger, Chiquita Whitfield and Demien De Yonte.

This exhibition, through painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, Veteran Artists shared powerful stories of service, reflection, healing, and resilience in demonstrating the transformative power of the arts.

Special thanks to Frank Roche, American Legion State Director; Sandra Abraham Glass, Vice Chair Southfield Veterans’ Commission; Fred Zorn, Southfield City Administrator; Pamela Alderman, Founder/Executive Director Art of Resilience & Healing In Arts; Janell Hermes, Director Of Community Relations; Rashaun Heaston, Digital Media Specialist .💯The curators: Gary Watts, Delores Flagg, Priscilla Phifer, and Adrienne Douglass. Photography by Priscilla Phifer, Len Krichko, and Gary Watts. 📸

We invite you to visit, celebrate, and support our Veteran Artists. Come see what HONORING VETERANS THROUGH THE ARTS is all about!

📍 Southfield City Hall – Main Lobby
26000 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI 48076

🖼️ Exhibition Dates: October 15 – December 31, 2026
🕘 Gallery Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM

09/28/2026

BE THE ART: A Costume Ball
The City of Southfield Public Arts Commission, in partnership with the Friends of Southfield Public Arts, invites you to join us for BE THE ART: A Costume Ball — an unforgettable evening celebrating creativity, community, and the transformative power of public art.

Friday, November 13, 2026
Park West Gallery | Southfield, Michigan This one-of-a-kind, art-inspired costume celebration will bring our community together for an evening where art comes to life - and you can be part of it!
We invite businesses, community partners, art enthusiasts, and friends of Southfield to attend, sponsor, or support this special event. Your participation helps us continue to strengthen and expand public art throughout our community.
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Come dressed as the art. Celebrate the art.
Support the art.
We hope you'll join us for BE THE ART!

09/04/2026

“Lest We Forget,” ….. Clementine Hunter.

She picked cotton on Plantation then became one of the greatest painters of all time.

08/27/2026

🇺🇸 CALL FOR VETERAN ARTISTS 🇺🇸

The Southfield Public Arts Commission (S**C) invites veteran artists to join “Honoring Veterans Through the Arts.” An exhibition celebrating the creativity, stories, and perspectives of those who served.

🎨 Interested? Call 248-796-5100 for details.

Share your story through art and be part of this meaningful tribute! 🇺🇸

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07/13/2026

And just like that…..

06/17/2026

I DID IT🦋…….YOUR TURN 🌸

It’s butterfly season in the City Centre! 🦋
Our newest interactive mural is officially live at the Southfield Municipal Building. 📸

Stop by, strike a pose, and snap a pic with our beautiful new wings! Then tag us so we can see how they look on you. 🧡💛

06/17/2026

Join in the Celebration… Juneteenth 💯

Southfield will commemorate Juneteenth with a week of community events, educational programming, live entertainment, and cultural celebrations from June 13–20. Residents and visitors are invited to take part in activities honoring Black history, culture, creativity, and community connection throughout the city.

The weeklong celebration features opportunities for reflection, wellness, music, storytelling, poetry, art, and fellowship for all ages.

Southfield’s Juneteenth Celebration will kick off with the raising of the Juneteenth flag on Saturday, June 13 at 9:30 a.m. at the circle drive in front of City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road.

Learn more here:
https://www.cityofsouthfield.com/news/city-southfield-celebrates-juneteenth-week-community-events-and-cultural-programming

06/17/2026

2026 State of the City Address. Wednesday, June 17 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the Council Chambers at Southfield City Hall.

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26000 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI
48037

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