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: Future Cities: Detroit

Students doodling and sketching out ideas for a future Detroit over at Bunche!

Students over at Bunche Elementary working on assignments for the Future Detroit project! The students conceptualize and design what they think will make a better Detroit.

Students sketching out ideas for a brighter Detroit!

Our students over at Earthart just had a little exhibition showcasing their work for the Future Detroit project! They’ve been working with a variety of mediums from sketching out their design, to wire building and painting their environments for the whole set-up!

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…).