Talks Program | Detroit Art City: Why Detroit and Michigan are the Next Global Art Hub
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
3:00 - 4:00pm
Hôtel de Talleyrand
2 rue Saint-Florentin, 75001 Paris, France
As a new chapter is unfolding in Detroit and Michigan’s creative landscape, the city and state are building a cultural infrastructure with global reach. From a thriving artistic community to bold institutional leadership, this panel asks:what has been achieved so far, what challenges remain, and how can Detroit scale its momentum to becoming a lasting hub for international art?
Moderator: Omari Rush
Juana Williams, Artistic Director and Chief Curator, DETROIT SALON
Gretchen Davidson, Chair Michigan Art and Culture Council and Artist
Dug Song, Tech Entrepreneur, Ecosystem Developer, Philanthropist
Mark Clague, Director University of Michigan Arts Initiative and Professor
Capacity limited; RSVP required