Detroit River ArtScape

Detroit River ArtScape

Monday, Jun 16, 2014 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
This event occurs every day until Sun Jun 22 2014.
Event Type : Festivals

Detroit River ArtScape is gearing up for our third year!  ArtScape will open on June 16th and will run through the GM River Days Festival, June 20th – 22nd.  This regional competition is open to all artists in and around Detroit, with an interest in exhibiting art of any medium along the Detroit riverfront.  This year, 15 artists will be selected to showcase their large, weather-worthy pieces, and win cash prizes of more than $15,000.  The purpose of the event is to promote arts and culture in Detroit and to showcase the Detroit riverfront.  The attraction is intended to raise the already renowned quality of programming and culture at GM River Days, as well as to promote the Arts to the Metro Detroit community and specifically to the 150,000-plus people who attend the GM River Days festival.

For more information, or to apply for this year's competition, visit the ArtScape webpage.

GM River Days

GM River Days

Jun 24, 2016 - 11:00am to Jun 27, 2016 - 10:45pm
Event Type : Festivals

River Days presented by the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, returns June 24-26, 2016.  This one of a kind festival  takes place along the Detroit Riverfront – from the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority Terminal & Dock just west of the GM Renaissance Center, to Rivard Plaza and the William G. Milliken State Park.  River Days is a celebration of Detroit’s RiverWalk with activities on land and water.  Experience all the RiverWalk has to offer, from the tall ships, jet-ski demos and riverboat tours to live music, sand sculptures, kids activities, delicious eats and much more!

For more information, visit the River Days website.

Shimmer on the River

Shimmer on the River

Thursday, Sep 12, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:45pm
Event Type : Festivals
Shimmer on the River

The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy's annual Shimmer on the River gala fundraiser will be held Thursday, September 12, 2013 to benefit the non-profit organization. The event will take place at the newly renovated Cobo Hall with magnificent waterfront views. This year, Shimmer on the River celebrates the Conservancy's 10th Anniversary and raises important funds to support the ongoing construction, operations, maintenance, programming and security of our beautiful riverfront.

Festivities start at 6:30 with a VIP reception at 5:30.

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