Events

This Family Day, we celebrate three new exhibitions, rootoftwo: Anyspace? Whatever., Pat Phillips: Prime Mover, and Music From Dimensions Tomorrow. Visitors enjoy free admission and a day full of artful activities. 11am–3pm: Explore the paintings in Prime Mover and make collaborative graffiti murals while connecting with Pat’s painting practice and each other! 1–3pm: Experience 463NCY with rootoftwo. Central to Anyspace? Whatever., this tabletop game casts

This Family Day, we celebrate three new exhibitions, rootoftwo: Anyspace? Whatever., Pat Phillips: Prime Mover, and Music From Dimensions Tomorrow. Visitors enjoy free admission and a day full of artful activities. 11am–3pm: Explore the paintings in Prime Mover and make collaborative graffiti murals while connecting with Pat’s painting practice and each other! 1–3pm: Experience 463NCY with rootoftwo. Central to Anyspace? Whatever., this tabletop game casts

As we continue to expand our presentation of live music, sound, and performance, MOCAD is proud to partner with Concert of Colors to welcome the renowned Kronos Quartet to Detroit. This presentation is part of our growing commitment to music programming, building on recent collaborations, including The Detroit Regenerative Orchestra, and the launch of The Sounding Room — a new rotating residency

Our City, Our Rights: Housing + Advocacy continues MOCAD’s two-part advocacy series with a community-centered workshop focused on housing justice, tenant rights, and the systems that shape access to safe, stable, and dignified housing. This gathering invites neighbors to learn more about the legal, civic, and community-based tools available to support housing security across Detroit. Register

Celebrating Bend, Break, Mend, this Family Day offers MOCAD visitors a chance to explore Karyn Olivier’s new exhibition through a day full of art-making activities.   Learn More: https://mocadetroit.org/event/family-day-bend-break-mend/

This free Back-to-School Resource Fair is designed to help Detroit students and families prepare for the upcoming school year. Join MOCAD for a family-friendly afternoon featuring a backpack and school supply giveaway while supplies last, a children’s clothing swap, free books, a small hands-on craft table, community resources, and opportunities to connect with local organizations

Zekkereya El-magharbel is an educator, composer, and designer based in Detroit. He is a member of the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra, an Afro-futurist legacy ensemble that has been active for over 50 years. He earned his MFA in 2D Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art (2024) and his MMusic in Jazz and Contemporary Music from

How do we shape the futures being designed around us? Join artists rootoftwo, Taeyoon Choi, and Mother Cyborg for a conversation about technology, civic life, and the possibilities of collective imagination. The discussion will be moderated by Michael Connor. Register Here - https://mocadetroit.org/event/reclaiming-agency-art-technology-and-collective-futures/

In partnership with Cranbrook Academy of Art, MOCAD presents an artist talk featuring Karyn Olivier (CAA, MFA Ceramics, 2001) on the occasion of her landmark solo exhibition Bend, Break, Mend. MOCAD’s Co-Director + Artistic Director Jova Lynne (CAA, MFA Photography, 2017) will introduce the talk. Presenting a journey through Olivier’s expansive career, the program also

Explore sound-inspired works in Mike Kelley's Mobile Homestead, then create playful prints that mimic noise, rhythm, and texture Parking is free for visitors. MOCAD’s parking lot is located off Garfield Street between Woodward Avenue and John R Street. Learn More Here: http://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://mocadetroit.org/event/family-day-sonic-prints/___.YXAzOmNvbm5lY3RkZXRyb2l0OmM6b2ZmaWNlMzY1X2VtYWlsc19hdHRhY2htZW50OjBiN2YxZWVhZmEyM2YxMTE1ZjkxN2FiMDg2YmE2M2IyOjc6MWRjNTpiNjI5MGJhMDNiOWVjODBhY2YwMGFlMjlmM2FmNjg0NmM0MzUzNzIzOGU0NjEwMTZiZGEwNTY5Y2UxNDBlNTVjOnA6VDpG