Wayne State student-produced MetroArts Detroit debuts 12th season July 10 on Detroit Public Television
Wayne State University’s “MetroArts Detroit” will debut its next season on Monday, July 10, on Detroit Public Television’s Create Channel 56.3. Episodes will air weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m., with repeat airings on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Now in its 12th season, the show brings awareness to up-and-coming talents while also supporting established artists who have worked in the Metro Detroit area as advocates and community leaders.
The new season of “MetroArts Detroit” includes 14 shows produced with Wayne State student crew members at the 5057 Midtown studio in the Maccabees Building. The Midtown studio is a cooperative venture between Wayne State University’s College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts’ Department of Communication and Detroit Public Television.
Each show is comprised of three segments, with guests discussing their current work and future endeavors. Depending on the discipline, artists either perform or showcase their creative works. This season’s host is Wayne State student Amana Moore.
The show's executive producer is Kim Piper-Aiken, associate professor of teaching and journalism area head, who is retiring from a distinguished career at the university. And after 12 years with “MetroArts Detroit,” this is her final season behind the camera.
“It has been my privilege to work with hundreds of Wayne State student crew members over the years,” Piper-Aiken said “I have also enjoyed meeting so many fabulous guests who have appeared on ‘MetroArts.’”
“MetroArts Detroit” features artists from the Metro Detroit area who represent the disciplines of visual, performing and communication arts. The first show will include dancers from The TeMaTe Institute for Black Dance and Culture, sculptor Lois Teicher, and Willa and Noel from the band Valerie the Vulture.
During season 12, other musical guests include jazz vocalist Anissa Leah; R&B group Groove Fellowship, KESSWA, Alise King, and Vespre. Additional performances include rapper Sacramento Knoxx, along with indie bands The Dartmoors, One Exit Down, Riot Course, The Vig Arcadia, and The Prude Boys.
Viewers will also see varied dance styles including contemporary, Jit, Ukrainian, and K-Pop, along with fashion and performance poetry.
Some of the artists featured this season include muralists Sydney G James and Ed Irmen, and painters Miranda Kyle, James Boyk, Kaleigh Blevins, and Rachel Pontious. Sculptors Graem Whyte and Scott Hocking will also be featured, in addition to the creative work of theatre groups, filmmakers and more.
Visit metroartsdetroit.com for additional guest information.
About the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts
Established in 1986, the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts educates the next generation of visual artists, musicians, communication professionals, designers, art historians, art managers, actors and dancers. The college offers 17 undergraduate programs, 10 graduate programs and three graduate certificates through its departments: the James Pearson Duffy Department of Art, Art History, and Design, the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, and the departments of communication and music. The music and theatre/dance departments are nationally accredited, as are individual programs in communication and art and art history.
Season lineup:
Episode 1201 - expected to air the week of 7/10/23
On this show, we’ll feature dance, sculpture and acoustic rock performers from the Metro Detroit area. Guests include dancers from The TeMaTe Institute for Black Dance and Culture, sculptor Lois Teicher, and Willa and Noel from the band Valerie the Vulture.
Episode 1202 - expected to air the week of 7/17/23
On this show, we’ll explore film, large-scale murals, and traditional jazz from artists in the Metro Detroit area. Guests include include filmmaker Jeremy Brockman, muralist Sydney G James, and jazz vocalist Anissa Lea.
Episode 1203 - expected to air the week of 7/24/23
On this show, we’ll enjoy Detroit-style dance, fiber art, and R & B/Soul music from artists in the Metro Detroit area. Guests include dancers from Jit Happens, fiber artist Carole Harris, and the group - Groove Fellowship.
Episode 1204 - expected to air the week of 7/31/23
On this show, we’ll highlight graphic novels as art, rock and roll photography, and indie rock performers from the Metro Detroit area. Guests include graphic novelist B. Van Randall, photographer Tom Weschler, and the band - The Dartmoors.
Episode 1205 - expected to air the week of 8/7/23
On this show, we’ll focus on culturally themed theatre, fine art, and electronic pop music from the Metro Detroit area. Guests include actors from La Carpa Theatre, artist Miranda Kyle, and singer-songwriter KESSWA.
Episode 1206 - expected to air the week of 8/14/23
On this show, we’ll feature Ukrainian dance, illustrations as art, and indie rock from the Metro Detroit area. Guests include performers from the Kolomeyka Dance Ensemble, illustrator Nate Sweitzer, and the band One Exit Down.
Episode 1207 - expected to air the week of 8/21/23
On this show, we’ll highlight drag performance as art, sculpture and pop music from the Metro Detroit area. Guests include performer Jezebel, sculptor Graem Whyte, and singer-songwriter Racquel Soledad and her dancers.
Episode 1208 - expected to air the week of 8/28/23
On this show, we’ll showcase contemporary dance, art, and folk/country music from the Metro Detroit area. Guests include dancers Faith Sheffield & Jonathan Chapdelaine, painter James Boyk, and the duo The Fox and the Fiddle
Episode 1209 - expected to air the week of 9/4/23
On this show, we’ll feature cutting-edge fashion designs, sculpture, and a rap, hip hop singer from the Metro Detroit area. Guests include fashion designer Nick Madruga, artist Scott Hocking, and rapper Sacramento Knoxx.
Episode 1210 - expected to air the week of 9/11/23
On this show, we’ll focus on visual arts, interactive media, and R & B music from the Metro Detroit area. Guests include multi-media designer Margaret Bennett, interactive media producer Shanae Pruitt, and singer-songwriter Alise King.
Episode 1211 - expected to air the week of 9/18/23
On this show, we’ll enjoy K-Pop dance, caricature art, and rock music from the Metro Detroit area. Guests include the Impulse dance group, artist James Honeycutt, and the rock band Riot Course.
Episode 1212 - expected to air the week of 9/25/23
On this show, we’ll highlight culturally focused theatre, art, and soul-gaze music from the Metro Detroit area. Guests include actors from the Black and Brown Theatre Company, painter Kaleigh Blevins, and singer-songwriter Vespre and her band.
Episode 1213 - expected to air the week of 10/2/23
On this show, we’ll explore performance poetry, large-scale art, and pop-alt rock music from the Metro Detroit area. Guests include poet Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd, painter/ muralist Ed Irmen, and the band The Vig Arcadia.
Episode 1214 - expected to air the week of 10/9/23
On this show, we feature contemporary film, art, and indie rock music from the Metro Detroit area. Guests include filmmaker Zachary Cunningham, painter Rachel Pontious, and the rock band The Prude Boys.