Through continuous growth, development and strategic direction, The Arts League has evolved into an organization with a clear mission to be a "Center, which develops, promotes, presents and preserves the African and African American cultural arts traditions within our multicultural community."

The Arts League has been recognized as a leadership organization offering a variety of cultural arts programs, services and activities for both artists and audiences. No small feat for an organization with very humble beginnings but an expansive passion for serving and supporting the cultural arts.

Arts League Programs

The Arts League of Michigan Artists Mentorship Program is an enriching educational program in the arts. This program was developed to serve our community’s young people and the Arts League will be adding new program elements to enhance the value of the program.

The Artists Mentorship Program is designed for students who have an interest in pursuing art as a career or for personal self-expression. The program matches students in grades 7 through 12 with a professional artist. This program provides a great atmosphere for building artistic skills and developing life skills.

The Artists’ Studio is a program that provides students with a different environment in which to learn. The curriculum focuses on Visual Arts, Photography, Dance, Poetry and Theatre in a studio setting. Students receive individualized instruction in small groups of & are given more detailed direction in which to create. Students are able to work with their peers as well as actual artist.

Jazz in the Studio is a 20-week program under the direction of renowned bassist and Detroit native Rodney Whitaker. Jazz in the Studio offers students swinging jazz instruction. The curriculum of this program includes Jazz Style and Listening, Applied Studio, Theory and Improvisation and Ensemble. Training is offered in the following instruments: Bass/Strings, Woodwinds, Percussion, Piano, Brass and vocals.

Contact the Arts League for information on tuition, scholarships and program schedules at 313-870-1680 or log on to Click Here…