Detroit Art Week
JULY 16 - 20, 2025
Detroit Art Week (DAW), produced by Olu & Company, is thrilled to announce the return of its week-long contemporary art, design and culture programming. Applications are now open to artists, designers, galleries, organizations and institutions to participate in DAW 2025. As a citywide celebration from July 16 through July 20, 2025, DAW welcomes visitors and residents to attend exhibition openings, studio visits, performances, panel discussions and special events. Past programming has featured over 250 participants of Detroit’s creative community. DAW is open to the public and includes both free and ticketed events. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2024, at midnight.
“As Detroit’s Reputation for Emerging Art Grows, a Wildly Ambitious Citywide Festival Shows a New Generation of Artists on the Rise.”
— Terence Trouillot, Artnet News
About Us
Detroit Art Week (July 16 – 20, 2025), produced by Olu & Company and organized by Amani and Aleiya Olu, is an annual celebration of contemporary art and culture in Detroit. For five days, DAW invites visitors and residents to attend exhibitions, studio visits, performances, panel discussions, and various special programs alongside the parties, music, nightlife, and culinary experiences that make Detroit an exceptional city.
With a vision to help establish Detroit as a global destination for contemporary art, design and culture, we promote Detroit artists, galleries and cultural institutions worldwide. In doing so, we aim to create a space for dialogue, inspire art practitioners and professionals, help stimulate the local creative economy, support small businesses and show everyone a good time.
Detroit Art Week is a Michigan-based 501c3 charitable organization.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Detroit Art Week, Inc.
4892 Grand River
Suite 1B
Detroit, MI 48208
hello@detroitartweek.org