Spread Art

We’re excited and extremely grateful to share that Spread Art has received support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment for the Artsl ✨ This is the first time in 10 years we have received MACC funding! As a volunteer-run, community-sustained space, this funding will be extremely impactful. It allows us to continue holding space for artists and our community while taking care of the building that makes it all possible. This support will go directly toward essential improvements, including: – Expanding the entry between the theater and gallery for ADA accessibility – Updating and upgrading electrical – Repairing the sewer line – Installing on-demand hot water – Fixing the upstairs furnace These are not glamorous upgrades, but they are critical to keeping our doors open, safe, and accessible. Thank you to everyone who has supported Spread Art over the years — we would not be here without you. 🖤

Did you know that the Spread Art building is the only original building remaining on Rosa Parks/12th between Warren and 94 from the first development in Woodbridge that began 1875? Built in 1889, the first picture shows our building in 1976 when it was already 87 years old, a Baptist church led by women and the Rosa Parks sign newly installed the year before. Today it stands at 135 years and embedded in our mission to provide space and opportunities for the Detroit community to create, collaborate, and experience culture. Our building is 25 years older than the train station that could be saved with .01% of what was spent on the station but has been entirely held up by community support. The same week the station reopened, we faced a building violation that could have turned into a blight ticket which would’ve funneled all our funds to the city as punishment for not being able to finish the repairs we have been non stop working on for 7 years. Because of our continuous volunteer efforts and your contributions we were able to clear our external violation within a three day deadline- but this is not the end of it…Next the city will be coming for us internally; commercial compliance we have simultaneously been working towards but haven’t had the financial capacity to reach rapidly. We began work on our bathrooms in April but have not reached our goal to complete them so we are currently at one non ADA bathroom downstairs rather than the two we originally had. We understand times are hard financially for our community and so even spreading the word to businesses, funders, or those who can benefit from making tax deductible donations is a great contribution. We hope we can finish this project and meet the standards that will allow us to operate safely so we can continue to serve as an accessible and inclusive cultural space for Detroit. To donate: Officials fundraiser: Givebutter.com/ADASA Venmo: @spreadart Facebook or Instagram Paypal: PayPal.me/spreadart

Jam Session tonight at Spread Art in Woodbridge Detroit following three beautiful sets of music preformed by: LURE (Nick Masters p. Donovan Trevas g. Even Lintz d.) Mike Abbo, Jordan Anderson, Sam Melkonian Bills/Crino Quartet (Ryan Bill s. Ben Crino g. Trevor Lamb b. Paris Catura d.) Doors at 9:00 pm Music at 10:00 Session until late after sets We will have food and refreshments

Premiering this composition for Big Band today at @steinwaypianogalleryofdetroit and tomorrow at @spread_art

TONIGHT AND TOMORROW Catch the newly formed DETROIT JAZZ ORCHESTRA under the direction of @ajaxdrums TONIGHT Wednesday May 13 @steinwaypianogalleryofdetroit 7PM 2700 E West Maple Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48390 TOMORROW Thursday May 14 @spread_art 7PM 5141 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208 DON’T MISS THE DEBUT of what will undoubtedly become a legacy ensemble in the City of Detroit !! For this edition: Trumpets 🎺 @russ.macklem @johndouglas006 @jpsoultrpt @allendennard313 Trombones: @aidanrichardclark @michaelabbo @sidkitmusic @wyatt.forhan Saxophones: @baskasanball @_shadikian @ctabz #stephengradyjr @alvinpaige Rhythm section: @zach.sommerfeld @njordan_ngundu @bdmusic98 @jeffpedraz @ajaxdrums @alonsouch Special guest: @iamwendellharrison (Thursday) #detroit #detroitjazz #detroitmusic #detroitjazzorchestra

Yeah @ajaxdrums !!!! So grateful to be a part of this!!!!

Microtones x Hidden Talents presents 𝑬𝑵𝑺𝑶𝑼(𝑵𝑫) ⭕️ 🌍 [演奏 | 円相 | 円音] 「ᵀʳᵃⁿˢᶦᵉⁿᵗ ᶜᶦʳᶜᵘˡᵃʳ ᴹᶦⁿᵈˢᵉᵗ ᵃ ᵖˡᵃᶜᵉ ᵒᶠ ʳᵉᶠˡᵉᶜᵗᶦᵒⁿ ˢᵗᶦˡˡⁿᵉˢˢ ᵃⁿᵈ ᵐᵒᵗᶦᵒⁿ」 「ᴹᶦⁿᵈᶠᵘˡ ᴰᶦᵃˡᵉᶜᵗᶦᶜˢ ᵀʰʳᵒᵘᵍʰ ˢᵒᵘⁿᵈ」 Friday May 22nd, 2026 | 1 - 11 pm Spread Art 5141 Rosa Parks Blvd Detroit, MI 48208 二つの音楽ステージ （室内外） two stages of music (indoor / outdoor) with… //DJ Sets by// Cherry Dojo | DJ Midwife | DJ Neelam | DJ Sweetheart | kels | onlygraves | Tommy Kladis //Live Sets by// OMO x Bileebob | Samuel Sprague | Subverticality [Howard Thomas, Thomas Xu, and Monsuun] | Taqsim //Visuals by// Bad Artist | Moka-42 //Atmosphere by// Ashley Cook & Margaret O’Sullivan //Food & Drink by// Ayiti Spaghetti COMSA tickets available through resident advisor - https://ra.co/events/2400962 ___ flyer and sfx by @otodojo and @steadyflightcircle 🎵: Bileebob (@famdet ) ___ #hiddentalents #detroit #music #house #evangelion

NEXT THURSDAY - The @spread_art jam is back for our monthly residency on Thursday, May 7th from 10:30 to late. This time we’ll be featuring the eclectic and moody sounds of Tom Bartelmay on guitar (@tombartelmay_guitar )! Tom performs regularly with his trio Juniper’s Crown, Zen Zadravec Quintet, and many more. In 2025 he went on tour in Japan with the Detroit Jazz Festival All Star Band! Come out, sit in, listen, and let’s get better together 🤘✨❤️ FAQ below . House band: Tom Bartelmay on guitar, @eli_boo_kite on keys, @trevor.lamb.music on bass, and Travis Aukerman on drums. . FAQ . When? Monthly! Every first Thursday from 10:30pm-Late . Where? Spread Art! 5141 Rosa Parks Blvd Detroit, MI in Woodbridge near Wayne State . Cover Charge? We have a $5 “honor cover” (pay if you can) via cash or Venmo . Is it just Jazz? No! Let us know what you do musically and we’ll find a way for you to sit in :) . Are non-musicians welcome? Yes! We welcome anyone who’s looking for live music and a good time in the city . Is it BYOB? Yes, but we also have limited drinks available 🍻 . Where do I park? You can park alongside the building on Bryant St. or in front of the building on Rosa Parks Blvd. The entrance is on Bryant St. . How do I know if I’m prepared to sit in? Trick question! You won’t know until you come out and give it a try. That’s why we host this session ___________________________________________ #jamsessions #jazzjam #allarewelcome #detroitmusic #detroitmusicscene

@falooshh first guitar solo set at the first @the_literaryapothecary at Spread Art 4/18/2026

Microtones x Hidden Talents presents █▓▒▒░░░ 𝑬𝑵𝑺𝑶𝑼(𝑵𝑫) ░░░▒▒▓█ █▓▒▒░░ [演奏 | 円相 | 円音] ░▒▒▓█ 「ᵀʳᵃⁿˢᶦᵉⁿᵗ ᶜᶦʳᶜᵘˡᵃʳ ᴹᶦⁿᵈˢᵉᵗ ᵃ ᵖˡᵃᶜᵉ ᵒᶠ ʳᵉᶠˡᵉᶜᵗᶦᵒⁿ ˢᵗᶦˡˡⁿᵉˢˢ ᵃⁿᵈ ᵐᵒᵗᶦᵒⁿ」 「ᴹᶦⁿᵈᶠᵘˡ ᴰᶦᵃˡᵉᶜᵗᶦᶜˢ ᵀʰʳᵒᵘᵍʰ ˢᵒᵘⁿᵈ」 Friday May 22nd, 2026 | 1 - 11 pm Spread Art 5141 Rosa Parks Blvd Detroit, MI 48208 二つの音楽ステージ （室内外） two stages of music (indoor / outdoor) with… //DJ Sets by// Cherry Dojo | DJ Midwife | DJ Neelam | DJ Sweetheart | kels | onlygraves | Tommy Kladis //Live Sets by// OMO x Bileebob | Samuel Sprague | Subverticality [Howard Thomas, Thomas Xu, and Monsuun] | Taqsim //Visuals by// Bad Artist | Moka-42 //Atmosphere by// Ashley Cook & Margaret O’Sullivan //Food & Drink by// Ayiti Spaghetti COMSA tickets available through resident advisor - https://ra.co/events/2400962 ___ flyer by @steadyflightcircle ___ #hiddentalents #detroit #techno #house #movement2026 #evangelion

👁️ TOMORROW! 4/11 👁️ Paul from the Osees will be performing under his solo sonic electronic drum project - Expensive $hit 🥁✨ @paulquattrone With local support from Pink Spit | @pinkspitdetroit Sea Hag | @seahag_detroittwatrock DJs Nai Sammon & Squirtshach playing no genre party tunes till late! See you there 🔮 $10 | Doors 8 PM | 📍 Spread Art , Detroit @spread_art