SUMMER 2026 YOUTH ART ENRICHMENT
Celebrate the summer with art, imagination, and community!
Children ages 7â12 from Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck are invited to join our FREE Saturday art classes! Open to students who attend public or charter schools-or who are homeschooled.
Join us this summer for the Hope for Flowers 5-Week Summer Youth Art Enrichment Program - a creative and inspiring experience designed to encourage self-expression, imagination, and artistic exploration in a supportive community environment.
Participants will engage in hands-on art activities inspired by contemporary art, sustainability, creativity, culture, and community. Throughout the program, youth will explore a variety of artistic techniques and materials while developing confidence in their creative voices.
As part of the summer program, students will participate in a special field trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit to experience the OLAYAMI DABLS: Detroit Cosmologies exhibition. This exciting opportunity will introduce students to the visionary work of renowned Detroit artist Olayami Dabls, and encourage discussion about art, storytelling, culture, history, and community transformation. Parents will be welcome to join us!
Our lessons will also explore United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger. Through artmaking, storytelling, and conversation, students will learn about healthy food systems, gardening, community care, and the importance of access to nutritious food for all people. Projects and discussions will encourage students to think creatively about sustainability, caring for the earth, and how communities can work together to build a healthier future.
This program is ideal for young artists who are curious, creative, and excited to learn through art-making, discussion, and community engagement. We canât wait to create with your child!
Summer classes meet for five weeks on Saturdays.
Dates: Saturdays, June 20 â July 25, 2026 (No class on July 4)
Class Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Thank you to Virginia Cumberbatch and Cyndia at Cure Nail House for inviting me to a delicious dinner and thoughtful conversation around community, equity, and creativity. The food was delicious, and I enjoyed sharing the evening with so many of Detroitâs creative thought leaders! @vacumberbatch@curenailhouse@ofcynn
Photo Credit: Nancy Nguyen of NMN Creative @na__ce
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My mother, Patricia Dayle Reese was loving, fiery, fun, creative, stubborn, supportive and had an incredible zest for life! She raised her three daughters to be independent and know their self-worth.
She was ahead of her time in so many ways, from finding peace and surrender through meditation to re-making and re-using household household items and clothing. She was an active member of our Detroit neighborhood, was very well known at all of our schools and sought to bridge racial divides as a member of the Panel of American Women.
She was an entrepreneur and business owner serving her community through her business Things to be Done by creating resumes, writing theses, doing public relations and generally representing all of her clients with excellence.
She was always late picking us up from the airport, Girl Scouts, school etc. but she always zoomed up, overflowing with love and excitement. No party ever really got started until Mommy arrived!
It always feels like we lost her just yesterday, even though sixteen years have passed. For those who have lost their moms, I know you know what I mean. I miss her every day.
Happy Motherâs Day Mommy! (my lovey dovey!)
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Tomato Takeover!
Join Keep Growing Detroit for a lively, hands-on workshop all about tomatoes - from seed to table and back again! Whether youâre a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this session will guide you through every stage of the tomato journey: selecting the right varieties, planting and caring for healthy plants, troubleshooting common issues, harvesting at peak ripeness, and transforming your bounty in the kitchen.
Led by Engagement Manager and seasoned grower Danielle Daguio, a beekeeper and gardener with over a decade of experience, this âtomato takeoverâ will also explore simple, practical ways to preserve tomatoes, like freezing, canning, and drying - so you can enjoy their flavor year-round. Youâll even learn how to save seeds from your harvest, empowering you to grow again next season and deepen your connection to the growing cycle.
Participants will receive heirloom tomato seedlings to take home, along with tips for nurturing them in your own garden spaceâwhether thatâs a backyard, raised bed, or container on a porch.
Come ready to learn, share, and get inspired to grow your own delicious, sustainable harvest! đ
This workshop supports several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including:
SDG 2 (Zero Hunger): by teaching participants how to grow their own food
SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production): by teaching Food preservation methods (canning, freezing, drying)
SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities): by building community knowledge and resilience
Space is limited, so register today!
This workshop is FREE for all Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck Residents.
Participants younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
This workshop will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, 2:30-4:30 PM
Register at the link in our bio!
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