The Grand Blvd. Art Stroll

On SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2022, three Grand Boulevard art establishments – CHROMA Detroit, Irwin House Gallery, and Blackbird Gallery – are joining forces to present the First Annual Grand Blvd. Art Stroll from 12:00 noon – 10:00 pm. The event invites guests to CHROMA between the hours of 12:30 pm – 6pm, Blackbird Gallery from 12 noon up until 9pm, and Irwin House Gallery will host a closing reception and celebration from 6pm – 10 pm. Organized by CHROMA’s Stephanie León, Irwin’s House Director Misha McGlown, and Donna Jackson (DMJStudio), curator of the YOU BELONG exhibit currently on view at CHROMA, The Grand Blvd. Art Stroll draws attention to these creative new spaces, but also sets the stage for a bigger annual event that hopes to encompass all businesses and cultural spaces along Detroit's most historic Boulevard, from east to west!

Overall, the works of more than seventy-five visual artists will be displayed as part of the First Annual Grand Blvd. Art Stroll. The event recognizes its neighbors along the route, including Submerge Records, Baobab Fare restaurant, Motown Museum, and DABLS African Bead Museum, to name a few. The closing reception will take place at Irwin House Gallery with live art, music, and refreshments available from local vendors.