Detroit muralist turns blank walls into masterpieces
Art can turn empty spaces into something extraordinary, and one Detroit artist brings stories to life with every brush stroke.
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Art can turn empty spaces into something extraordinary, and one Detroit artist brings stories to life with every brush stroke.
The colorful displays can be found on nearly every street corner in the downtown area.
The initiative is called Micro Moments of Magic, and the pair started it as a way to connect more with people in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
The Ann Arbor Art Fair is the largest juried art fair in the country. Its footprint takes over the city for three days each July.
The 28th annual Prison Creative Arts Project Exhibition is on display at the Duderstadt Gallery on North Campus.
The bright, bold artwork for the NFL draft captures the good happening in the community.
Funds from each sale go directly to the artists on the inside.
What began as a way to get rid of imperfect pieces or try out new designs ended up being a treasured experience for Shawn Bungo's neighbors.
The exhibit, called "Concrete Canvas: Celebrating History, Present, and Future of Public Art in Detroit," will be showcased in the museum's Center Stage beginning Feb. 17.
The masterpieces are created at Paint A Miracle in Rochester Hills.
More than $15.5 billion was poured into Michigan's economy from the local arts community in 2021, and nearly 110,000 Michiganders were employed in the arts community.
A Detroit art studio is getting a new headquarters.
Detroit artists are replacing their voices with their paint brushes to speak on issues impacting their communities.
An art exhibit in Southfield launches Saturday paying tribute to the Crown Act and Black women's hair.
For this week's Michigan Made, we meet a custom-clothing designer in Detroit who is taking orders from around the world.
A Michigan-based artist is taking her talents to the football field, painting custom cleats for professional athletes across the country.
Many businesses struggled to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some found creative ways to thrive. Michigan artist Robert Bauer did just that.
For this week's Michigan Made, CBS News Detroit's Amyre Makupson visited the Dancing Eye Gallery in historic Northville.
Detroit's City Walls campaign announces new mural locations throughout the city and the artists taking part in its creation.
The University of Michigan Prison Creative Arts Project is returning this year to the Ann Arbor Art Fair.
Kim Rhoney is a painter who draws inspiration from her home surrounded by farmland in Milan.
The Ann Arbor Art Fair kicks off on Thursday and will see nearly 1,000 artists set up their work throughout the downtown area.
The Ann Arbor Art Fair is just days away, but another art event will be taking place on Saturday that draws big crowds.
Art Fair staff began mapping the streets in phase one of the setup for the annual event, which spans 30 city blocks.
We're tracking the next round of snow for Thursday night into Friday in Southeast Michigan
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses plan to walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states.
The alerts, first sent out at about 9:24 p.m., say officers were on the scene of a parking lot between the North Campus Research Complex and the U of M Transportation Research Institute.
Police say the motive for the stabbing is unknown.
We're tracking the next round of snow for Thursday night into Friday in Southeast Michigan
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Lawmakers in Lansing are trying to redefine what it means to have suitable shelter for animals.
The alerts, first sent out at about 9:24 p.m., say officers were on the scene of a parking lot between the North Campus Research Complex and the U of M Transportation Research Institute.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
As we prepare for the winter season, getting your car ready for its quick or long trek can make all the difference.
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
The Detroit Lions are holding out hope that running back David Montgomery might be able to return from what was believed to be a season-ending knee injury.
Patrick Mahomes is battling another ankle injury.
The first-round draft pick suffered an injury to his left tibia during Week 6. However, he says he wasn't going to let the injury stop him and made a promise to his teammates.
Harris launched his "Season of Smiles" event, an annual shopping spree for five preselected deserving families.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
Employees at Michigan's Amazon facilities are showing support during the nationwide Teamsters strike.
One person was killed in a shooting in a Detroit neighborhood Wednesday night; a second round of snow is headed to Southeast Michigan to close out the week and more on your top headlines
Much colder for the weekend.
The state Department of Health and Human Services said before the pandemic that it would see around 600 cases of whooping cough each year. This year, the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, which is 2.5 times more than in 2019.
An investigation is underway after a Detroit dispensary was vandalized in an attempted robbery early Wednesday morning.