Art Takeover Project

Where will your project take place?

The Village, Downtown Grosse Pointe

Briefly Describe Your Project Idea:

The Art Takeover Project, a walkable art exhibition, is a month-long event designed to connect artists, businesses and the community through an art exhibit that spans the entire downtown district, which will be led by Grosse Pointe DDA and Posterity Art Gallery. and numerous artists and businesses.

Why does your community need this project?

Access to art activates the imagination and encourages people to pay attention and perceive more deeply the environment they occupy. Main Street Grosse Pointe has made it a priority to expand the mix of activities to create desired experiences that appeal to people of all ages in and beyond our City. Activities that promote walkability and engagement in The Village are key to creating that sense of place and belonging to residents and visitors alike.

What do you hope to achieve through this project?

We hope to create the connections that are so important to building a strong downtown, driving commerce and creating that sense of place for the community to come together. Introducing new elements such as art, and public art, while demonstrating the connectiveness that it brings to a community.