The Detroit Artists Market (DAM) is proud to announce the relocation of its exhibition, Dope Women in Media curated by Laura Gibson, to the Center Galleries at the College for Creative Studies (CCS). Originally scheduled to open on January 24, the exhibition was postponed due to a significant flood that temporarily closed DAM’s gallery for renovations.

Thanks to the generous support of CCS and the broader community, the exhibition will now open at CCS’s Center Galleries, ensuring that the artists continue to receive visibility and public engagement during DAM’s temporary closure.

"CCS is pleased to partner with our friends and neighbors at the Detroit Artists Market to produce this exhibition. The Detroit arts community's resilience and creative impact is strengthened when we show up for one another, revealing the importance of thoughtful collaboration. Dope Women in Media is a timely exhibition, and these artists deserve their time in the spotlight," said Lucy Cahill, CCS Gallery Coordinator.

Dope Women in Media celebrates the groundbreaking contributions of women in media arts. Featuring work by Detroit-based artists, the show explores intersections of film, video, photography, and new media—highlighting personal and social themes shaping contemporary culture.

Through bold, experimental, and critical practices, the exhibition shines a spotlight on the powerful voices of Detroit women working in art, filmmaking, and storytelling.

“I’m grateful to the Detroit Artists Market and the College for Creative Studies for partnering to showcase the Dope Women in Media exhibition. DAM’s efforts to keep its programming alive while recovering its space is to be applauded. I look forward to seeing these amazing women photographers and filmmakers on display at CCS.” - Laura Gibson, Curator

“Even in the face of unexpected challenges, DAM remains committed to program continuity and providing opportunities to showcase local artists. We’re grateful to the College for Creative Studies for their generous partnership in ensuring Dope Women in Media receives the visibility it deserves.”

— Miah J. Davis, Executive Director, Detroit Artists Market

Participating Artists: Juanita Anderson, Danielle Eliska, Asia Hamilton, Arrielle Mock, Nina Young

Featured Artist: Deb King curated by Gary Eleinko

Key Details:

Dates: June 20 – August 1, 2025

Location: College for Creative Studies – Center Galleries

Address: 301 Frederick St., Detroit, MI 48202

Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Opening Reception

Join us for a free, public opening reception on Friday, June 20, from 5–8 p.m. at the CCS Center Galleries. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the curator and artists, and be among the first to experience the exhibition. Parking is available nearby on the night of the opening at the CCS Brush Street lot; the entrance is located on Brush Street just north of Frederick.

About Detroit Artists Market:

Founded in 1932, the Detroit Artists Market is a nonprofit gallery committed to contemporary art and connecting artists, collectors, and communities. DAM hosts exhibitions, educational programs, and community workshops, all designed to promote meaningful engagement with contemporary art and the artists who create it.

CCS Center Galleries:

Center Galleries is just one component of CCS's rich and historied Speakers & Exhibitions Program. Located on the College's Ford Campus, Center Galleries features exhibitions centered on contemporary art and design, with equal emphasis attributed to work being produced within CCS's campus community as well as from Detroit-based, national, and international artists and designers. CCS Speakers & Exhibitions programs are always free and open to the public.

About the College for Creative Studies

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

For more information on Dope Women in Media and upcoming exhibitions, visit www.detroitartistsmarket.org