Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design

Alum Heather Leavitt's journey into sweets is woven with threads of creativity, determination, and a relentless pursuit of perfection. With a background as rich and diverse as the flavors she crafts, Leavitt embarked on a remarkable journey that would eventually lead her to Sweet Heather Anne. Leavitt has not only carved a niche for herself in the world of desserts, but she has also inspired a new generation of pastry enthusiasts to follow their dreams. Her journey serves as a reminder that anything is possible with dedication and a sprinkle of creativity. 🎥 Learn more and discover the magic that lies within Sweet Heather Anne. https://ow.ly/xuiB50SzzYh

✨🎨Congratulations to Sally Clegg as she steps into her exciting new role as Stamps Student Exhibitions Coordinator! 🎨✨ To learn more about Sally and her accompaniments, visit https://lnkd.in/eywJpMze

More exciting summer events at the Stamps Gallery! Join us on July 10 from 6-7 pm for a dialogue with artist and alum Elizabeth Youngblood. You'll also hear from MOCAD's Associate Curator González Fernández and the talented artist Senghor Reid. Don't miss out on this vibrant evening of art and conversation! 📸 : https://lnkd.in/eMPXchBk #ElizabethYoungblood #DetroitArtist #ArtAndDesign #umStamps #stampsgallery

Show your support for Stamps alum and instructor Liz Guilmet! Liz's new solo show opens on July 5; check it out!

Exciting news! Stamps Associate Professor John Marshall will be featured at the ACM Designing Interactive Systems (DIS) 2024 conference in Copenhagen, from July 1st to 5th. John will participate in the workshop "Mapping Futures and Futuring in HCI and Design," exploring profound questions about the essence of design and its impact on our world. This event will bring together top design researchers to examine the future of design and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/egj2D2tm

🧠🎨We’re so proud of this recent collaboration with Michigan Medicine. Professor Franc Nunoo-Quarcoo's design class created a series of posters for mental health awareness. These vibrant works of art and design tackle a diverse array of conditions, including anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and substance use. Each poster is a powerful blend of creativity and compassion, crafted to spark conversation, break stigmas, and offer hope. 🎥 https://ow.ly/y4pC50SoKvp #MentalHealthAwareness #mentalhealthmatters #umstamps

🌈 Recent Stamps graduate Chlöe Sapp (BFA ‘24) talks about their senior integrative project entitled "Focus on Me," which features local drag performers in wearables designed by Sapp. 🎥 Watch the video to learn about Sapp's research on this project and the intention behind the designs.https://ow.ly/upR950SoK56

Alum Carlos Diaz (MFA '83) has been awarded a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship in Photography. Read more about Diaz and his accomplishments here. https://ow.ly/rZve50Sozf1

🚨📢🗞️BREAKING NEWS! 🗞️📢🚨 Stamps Gallery has been featured in E-flux for our upcoming Summer Exhibitions, which will feature Elizabeth Youngblood: Syntax, Asmaa Walton: Black Art Library, and Michelle Hinojosa: Logcabins, curated by Stamps Gallery Director Srimoyee Mitra. https://ow.ly/9lrt50SosAN @e_flux @eyoart @asmaawalton @michelleinez_ @srimoyee.mitra

The Stamps School is proud to welcome new faculty member Angela Chen, who will be an assistant professor of art and design. Read more about this photo-based artist who uses interdisciplinary approaches in her work. https://lnkd.in/eJKF4Skk