Southfield Public Arts Commission

06/17/2026

I DID IT🦋…….YOUR TURN 🌸

It’s butterfly season in the City Centre! 🦋
Our newest interactive mural is officially live at the Southfield Municipal Building. 📸

Stop by, strike a pose, and snap a pic with our beautiful new wings! Then tag us so we can see how they look on you. 🧡💛

06/17/2026

Join in the Celebration… Juneteenth 💯

Southfield will commemorate Juneteenth with a week of community events, educational programming, live entertainment, and cultural celebrations from June 13–20. Residents and visitors are invited to take part in activities honoring Black history, culture, creativity, and community connection throughout the city.

The weeklong celebration features opportunities for reflection, wellness, music, storytelling, poetry, art, and fellowship for all ages.

Southfield’s Juneteenth Celebration will kick off with the raising of the Juneteenth flag on Saturday, June 13 at 9:30 a.m. at the circle drive in front of City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road.

Learn more here:
https://www.cityofsouthfield.com/news/city-southfield-celebrates-juneteenth-week-community-events-and-cultural-programming

06/17/2026

Don’t miss the Celebration 🎉🎆

06/17/2026

2026 State of the City Address. Wednesday, June 17 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the Council Chambers at Southfield City Hall.

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Enjoyed the Detroit Youth Choir at Rhythm of Our Roots earlier this year? You'll have another opportunity to see them perform during Southfield Celebrates 250 Years of America on June 24.

Join the City of Southfield for a family-friendly celebration featuring music, living history, horse & carriage rides, crafts, food vendors, and more as our community commemorates 250 years of American independence.

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍 Southfield Municipal Campus Front Lawn

We hope to see you there!

05/13/2026

WITH GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION 💯💐🙂

It’s never too late to say, “Thank you!”

A heartfelt thank you to Grand Tavern-Troy, CK Mediterranean Grille-Southfield, Anita’s Kitchen-Ferndale, Culver’s-Southfield, Chick-fil-A-Southfield, and Carrabba’s Italian Grill-Troy for your continued support and sponsorships of the Southfield Public Arts Commission and Friends of Southfield Public Arts.

Your generosity helps make our quarterly Art Exhibitions and Receptions at Southfield City Hall possible, supporting artists, creativity, and cultural engagement in our community.

Our Sponsors are truly appreciated! 👏🏽🎨

Our current exhibition remains on display through June 30, 2026 🎨. Come visit and enjoy the art! 💯

05/10/2026

An incredible cadre of artists! 🎨✨

In case you missed the opening of this beautiful exhibit in April, there’s still time to experience it Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., through June 30 at Southfield City Hall.

The exhibit has received an enthusiastic response from visitors and art supporters alike. Congratulations to Arlinda Crossland and Paul Curtis on the sale of their paintings, and to Daphne Curtis, who was interviewed by the Southfield Sun regarding her inspiring work. In addition, Southfield cable 15 interviewed several artists, Kim House, Debbie Lim, Alessandra Lipman, Steve Mealy, and Terrell Anglin.

The quarterly exhibits are thoughtfully curated by the Southfield Public Arts Commission team: Delores Flagg, Commission Chair; Yvonne Milinsky, Commission Vice Chair; and Artist Priscilla Phifer, Commission Art Exhibit Liaison. Their dedication continues to showcase the rich creativity and artistic excellence within our community.

📅 Upcoming Exhibit Opening Reception: Thursday, July 16, 2026.

ARTistically …….SUPPORT ARTISTS💯

05/05/2026

✨ Another Amazing Evening: ATTITUDES & IMAGES ✨

Mayor Ken Siver and the Southfield public Arts Commission, presented an inspiring evening of art, creativity, and expression at the Artist Opening Reception for ATTITUDES & IMAGES 🎨 in Southfield City Hall main Lobby.
Art supporters experienced bold perspectives, diverse voices, and visuals that brought the exhibition to life.

Featured were powerful works by an incredible lineup of artists:
Terrell Anglin, Kim Adams House, Arlinda Crossland, Daphne Curtis, Paul Curtis, Lynn Galbreath, Terrie Hylton, Debbie Lim, Alessandra Collar Lipman, and Steven Mealy. Yvonne Milinsky, S**C Vice Chair was able to be in attendance 💯

Special thanks to our sponsors, Grand Tavern Kitchen-Southfield, CK Mediterranean Grille and Kimmie Horne.
Thank you Southfield’s Community Relations Director, Janell Hearns, Office Coordinator Carmen Young and Southfield Cable 16 Director and Producer Gary Watts. Exhibition curators Delores Flagg and Pricilla Phifer and to photographer Jamie Feldman for capturing the evening so beautifully.

We invite you to visit the Exhibition open now until June 30. All artworks are for sale.

📞 For more info: 248.796.5100

02/04/2026

Journey of Black History Month
Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Commemorations

This Black History Month, the Southfield Public Arts Commission (S**C) celebrates the vision, resilience, and brilliance of historic and contemporary Black individuals whose work continues to shape our world. For a century, February has been dedicated to honoring the achievements and lasting legacy of Black Americans in our shared history.