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Join us for The People's Park, an exhibition and book launch featuring creative work from ART 342: Publication and Exhibition Design, taught by Professor Rob Carter!Celebrate the opening of this unique exhibition during a special reception on Friday, November 20, from 4–7 p.m. Explore the students' work and experience the culmination of their creative exploration of publication and exhibition design.
Can't make the opening reception? The exhibition will remain on display Monday through Friday through January 8, 2027, in the University of Michigan-Flint University Center Art Gallery.
“The People’s Park” is an exhibition and publication that examines Flint’s Riverbank Park: past, present, and future. Originally designed by renowned architect Lawrence Halprin, the park is currently undergoing massive renovations. This exhibition studies the park’s original design, evolution, community use, and future renovations.
University of Michigan-Flint Department of Fine and Performing Arts is pleased to present this student exhibition, installation, and book launch at the UCEN gallery. With support from the Mellon Foundation-funded program “Cracks in the Pavement,” students spent the semester designing a publication and exhibition that examines Flint’s Riverbank Park through the lens of democracy and community impact. The class has met with several community partners to gain insight on this topic, including representatives from Carriage Town Ministries, Department of Natural Resources representative Andrew Cole, and Dance Collegiate Lecturer Emma Davis.
This collaborative exhibition brings together themes explored in the accompanying book that students felt translated best for visitors and students in the campus UCEN Gallery space. In creating this work, their art and design becomes part of a democratic process rooted in free speech, public engagement, and community service.
The class of ART 342 consists of Junior and Senior students studying graphic design. The roster is as follows: Jaden Angus, Emilee Birchmeier, Faith Haddon, Shanila Hemphill, Bree Heroux, Mckenzie Maxwell, Ramla Ouedraogo, K’shawn Phillips, Jacquelynn Polley, Cory Tackabury, Alyssa Williamson, Jasmyn Witt, and Alecia Zimmer. The instructor is Assistant Professor Robert Carter, with student research assistant Karli Nixon.
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