Arts

What's the Move? May 10-22

From drumline auditions to a photo exhibit on gun violence, here are some of the events happening in and around Eastern Michigan University's campus during May.

EMU student poet lands in Cellar Roots fine arts magazine for the second time

Ypsilanti native Amelia Taylor, an orthodontics and prosthetics major at Eastern Michigan University, is also a published poet — twice over. 

Featured Cellar Roots artist Clara Engel shares experiences of art and honor

That work included a 2D piece titled "Mother Nature" that was created using watercolor and acrylic paint. The piece was created with assistance from one of her professors, Michael Reedy. This piece was selected to be the cover of the Cellar Roots magazine for 2025.

Ypsilanti's Riverside Arts Center celebrates 30 years of community-focused art

Featured Cellar Roots artist Christina Varney shares experiences discovering 3D art

Cellar Roots artist and part-time EMU lecturer Christina Varney shares her experience discovering 3D media.

EMU junior Jordan Gretzner reflects on anniversary of poetry book

With a novel and collection of poetry already published, Eastern Michigan University junior Jordan Gretzner is currently working on her third book.

From EMU to the Grammys: Kari Landry soars to music success with Akropolis

Art student Paris Stinson sees artwork featured in Cellar Roots Magazine

Cellar Roots jury selects photographer Andrew Nosay's images for 51st edition

Cellar Roots celebrates the launch of 51st volume of student art magazine

With the launch of their 51st Volume, Cellar Roots will be at The Eastern Echo Student Media Gala, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor Zine Jamboree, and the Cellar Roots Reception at the Student Center Gallery by EMU's Intermedia Gallery Group.

2025 Annual Student Jury Show Video

What's the Move? Feb. 25 - March 3

Ypsi Community High School hosts Arts, Beats, and Eats

Ypsilanti Community High School's Arts, Beats, and Eats event on Dec. 5 highlighted the school's career and technical program.

Holy Bones brings spooks and scares to the Ypsi art scene

EMU’s Swoop Eagle “Paints it Green” for Homecoming 2024 with nods to art history

Eastern Michigan University celebrates its 103rd homecoming and 175th anniversary with an art historical collection by Swoop Eagle.

Review: An eclectic mix of artists work it out on the 'BRAT' remix record

Charli xcx's new remix album "Brat and it's completely different but also still brat" is an experimental record that features new perspectives and styles.

Intermedia Gallery Group is building on a decades-long legacy

Intermedia Gallery Group or IGG, works to be a safe space for all artists to express themselves.

EMU unveils new Windgate Arts Complex in dedication ceremony

Eastern Michigan University celebrates the opening of the new 3D arts complex, the Windgate Arts Complex, made possible through both big and small donations.

Local artist of the month: Nevaeh Ford

September's Local artist of the month is Nevaeh Ford.

Theater directors seek actors: Auditions set for Wednesday