The Wright connects visitors of all backgrounds with the stories of resilience, ingenuity, and courage that define the African-American experience.
From the tragedy of the Middle Passage to the heroism of the Civil Rights Movement and beyond, And Still We Rise offers a comprehensive look at the history of African-American resilience.
Explore identities through art as members of the Paulson Fontaine Press (which includes renowned African-American artists like Kerry James Marshall) address issues of self, identity, and politics through their work.
Be sure to see the Ring of Genealogy. Master muralist Hubert Massey lent his creative talent to The Wright to produce this floor-sized installation for the Ford Freedom Rotunda.
*The Wright Museum is closed on all major holidays, except MLK Day, which is observed on the third Monday of January each year.*
The Wright connects visitors of all backgrounds with the stories of resilience, ingenuity, and courage that define the African-American experience.
From the tragedy of the Middle Passage to the heroism of the Civil Rights Movement and beyond, And Still We Rise offers a comprehensive look at the history of African-American resilience.
Explore identities through art as members of the Paulson Fontaine Press (which includes renowned African-American artists like Kerry James Marshall) address issues of self, identity, and politics through their work.
Be sure to see the Ring of Genealogy. Master muralist Hubert Massey lent his creative talent to The Wright to produce this floor-sized installation for the Ford Freedom Rotunda.
*The Wright Museum is closed on all major holidays, except MLK Day, which is observed on the third Monday of January each year.*
The Legacy Continues highlights Detroit Jazz Musicians who also made an impact on the local, national, and international Jazz Scene.
JAZZ GREATS: CLASSIC PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE BANK OF AMERICAN COLLECTION
Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection celebrates the legacy of singers, musicians, audiences, and artists who contributed to the cultural footprint of jazz.
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The Wright connects visitors of all backgrounds with the stories of resilience, ingenuity, and courage that define the African-American experience.
From the tragedy of the Middle Passage to the heroism of the Civil Rights Movement and beyond, And Still We Rise offers a comprehensive look at the history of African-American resilience.
Explore identities through art as members of the Paulson Fontaine Press (which includes renowned African-American artists like Kerry James Marshall) address issues of self, identity, and politics through their work.
Be sure to see the Ring of Genealogy. Master muralist Hubert Massey lent his creative talent to The Wright to produce this floor-sized installation for the Ford Freedom Rotunda.
*The Wright Museum is closed on all major holidays, except MLK Day, which is observed on the third Monday of January each year.*
Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin, is a traveling exhibition that features the artwork of Detroit-based creative Sabrina Nelson. In honor and celebration of his centennial birthday, Nelson provides an intimate, multi-sensory experience of James Baldwin and his legacy. The exhibition consists of unique works birthed from Nelson’s meditation on James Baldwin, and a 91-day commitment to draw his essence from her memory.
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Adult (age 13-61) $15
Seniors (age 62+) $12
Children (age 3-12) $12
Opening October 21st
THE LIVES & SPIRIT OF BLACK JAZZ MUSICIANS
The Legacy Continues highlights Detroit Jazz Musicians who also made an impact on the local, national, and international Jazz Scene.
JAZZ GREATS: CLASSIC PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE BANK OF AMERICAN COLLECTION
Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection celebrates the legacy of singers, musicians, audiences, and artists who contributed to the cultural footprint of jazz.
Regina Carter,?is a multi-GRAMMY nominee, MacArthur Fellow, Doris Duke Award recipient, and NEA Jazz Master. Trying to fit Regina Carter into a neatly defined musical category is pointless. Her repertoire includes many styles of music—jazz, R&B, Latin, classical, blues, country, pop, African, and the list goes on and on. In each, she explores the power of music through the voice of the violin.
Regina Carter,?is a multi-GRAMMY nominee,
Regina Carter,?is a multi-GRAMMY nominee, MacArthur Fellow, Doris Duke Award recipient, and NEA Jazz Master. Trying to fit Regina Carter into a neatly defined musical category is pointless. Her repertoire includes many styles of music—jazz, R&B, Latin, classical, blues, country, pop, African, and the list goes on and on. In each, she explores the power of music through the voice of the violin.
Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin, is a traveling exhibition that features the artwork of Detroit-based creative Sabrina Nelson. In honor and celebration of his centennial birthday, Nelson provides an intimate, multi-sensory experience of James Baldwin and his legacy. The exhibition consists of unique works birthed from Nelson’s meditation on James Baldwin, and a 91-day commitment to draw his essence from her memory.
Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin, is a tra
Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin, is a traveling exhibition that features the artwork of Detroit-based creative Sabrina Nelson. In honor and celebration of his centennial birthday, Nelson provides an intimate, multi-sensory experience of James Baldwin and his legacy. The exhibition consists of unique works birthed from Nelson’s meditation on James Baldwin, and a 91-day commitment to draw his essence from her memory.
Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin, is a traveling exhibition that features the artwork of Detroit-based creative Sabrina Nelson. In honor and celebration of his centennial birthday, Nelson provides an intimate, multi-sensory experience of James Baldwin and his legacy. The exhibition consists of unique works birthed from Nelson’s meditation on James Baldwin, and a 91-day commitment to draw his essence from her memory.
Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin, is a tra
Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin, is a traveling exhibition that features the artwork of Detroit-based creative Sabrina Nelson. In honor and celebration of his centennial birthday, Nelson provides an intimate, multi-sensory experience of James Baldwin and his legacy. The exhibition consists of unique works birthed from Nelson’s meditation on James Baldwin, and a 91-day commitment to draw his essence from her memory.
A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham will perform a mixed repertory program of intimate works staged especially for The Wright drawn from the company’s extensive repertoire of critically acclaimed works.
Led by MacArthur Award winning choreographer Kyle Abraham, the exquisite company of world class dancers has created a body of dance-based work that is galvanized by Black culture and history and features the rich tapestry of Black and Queer stories.
A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham will perform a mixe
A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham will perform a mixed repertory program of intimate works staged especially for The Wright drawn from the company’s extensive repertoire of critically acclaimed works.
Led by MacArthur Award winning choreographer Kyle Abraham, the exquisite company of world class dancers has created a body of dance-based work that is galvanized by Black culture and history and features the rich tapestry of Black and Queer stories.