The Community Arts Partnerships (CAP) program, of the College for Creative Studies (CCS), collaborates with Detroit community organizations to create art and design education, experiences, and resources for local youth and families in support of individual and community development.

CAP receives general operating support in part from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and many others.

Posts Tagged: 3d art

Check out the amazing work these students did at Intersections!

The Intersections exhibit was today! Students learned about and celebrated influential African Americans including Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. Some of the artwork in the class will serve as inspiration for large scale sculptures in a nearby park!

DNAC students working on hand sculptures

Future Cities: Detroit

Students at Bunche Elementary-Middle School collaborated on a 3D model of what they think Detroit should look like in the future.

Over the course of the semester, they explored media portrayals of Detroit and examined ways to change the city so in the future, positive stories would far outweigh the negative. As their ideas developed, students worked together to build a 3D model of Detroit, carefully including components that would encourage positive activities (green space, efficient public transportation, local shopping options, etc…).