Featured Artists

Sierra Aguilar
Crystal Tursich
Ray John
Heather Gardner
Olivia Ezinga
Arrayah Loynd
Lisa Murray
Karlie Hoffman
Caria Taylor
Patricia Luisp
Christopher Bennett
Eva Gjaltema-Theden
Lizz Cardwell
Jason Johnson

Promenade Gallery Website

Join the members of the NOVA24 Board for a conversation of the future of photography + film within the city of Detroit.

Acting as the NOVA24 Community Meeting for this season, the Future Focus panel discussion gives a unique opportunity to hear our vision of the future. Join us while we reflect on and celebrate the NOVA24 2024 Festival season and discuss our thoughts for the coming years!

NOVA24 Panel Members

Mara Magyarosi-Laytner | Website Instagram
Raymar | Website Instagram
Tryst Red | Website Instagram
Miles N. Reuben | Website Instagram

In partnership with Someday, 25% of the ticketed price will be donated to NOVA24 to assist with our mission. View the new exhibition, Ways of Seeing, while indulging in this delicious dinner!

This menu is so delicious and indulgent with flavors inspired by Someday’s favorite foods and recipes.

Info!
DATE JULY 29TH
FIRST PLATES SERVED AT 7PM
TICKETS 🎟️ $150 PER SEAT

DM @somedaydetroit on Instagram or email hello@wearesomeday.org to secure your spots! VERY LIMITED SEATING

"The Golden Year" is a love letter to Kameron Sheffield's life and experiences heard through an exploration of the music that has gotten him to this point.

Occurring on the night of his golden birthday, this performance will be a fully immersive experience featuring music for solo saxophone, chamber music, video, jazz, and more! 

The bar at The Congregation will be serving a menu of curated cocktails and drinks crafted by Kameron. Who, in addition to being a musician and composer, works as their Front-of-House manager.

Featuring the works of Jill Scott, OutKast, Little Dragon, Mammal Hands, and more. Plus original compositions by Joseph Rubenstein, Clayton Woosley, Kameron Sheffield, and mathyu djän.

July 28th, 2024

Doors @ 7 pm

Show @ 7:30 pm

$20 Presale Tickets | $25 Door Sales | EventBrite

Curated in partnership with NOVA24 founders Mara Magyarosi-Laytner and Raymar, and The Congregation curator Dr. Chanel Beebe, FemmeVoyant is a month-long celebration of contemporary photography and film works by Detroit’s newest generation of young Black femme creatives.

Starting on Monday, June 8th, our featured exhibition will take place on the first floor and outside walls of The Congregation, where attendees will get the chance to view gorgeous portfolios, photomurals, and film stills from each of our eight presenting artists. There will be opportunities to watch the full films created by our artists at each event, beginning with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, June 12th from 6–8 PM. In addition, there will also be an Artist Talk on Saturday, July 13th from 4–5:30 PM. Attendees will be able to hear the philosophies behind the work of our photographers and filmmakers, as well the struggles and victories they faced in bringing their ideas to life. Finally, we close out the event with a film screening and closing reception on Sunday, July 28th from 2-5 PM.

FemmeVoyant, a follow up to last year’s Detroit Month of Design exhibition The Prelude, was created with the goal of uplifting and highlighting the voices of Black photographers and filmmakers, particularly the voices of young women. In creating this exhibition, we want to take part in the community-wide effort of showcasing talented creatives that have historically been underrepresented amongst all sectors of the art world.

Artist Information

Alice Jackson-Clark | Website Instagram
Tori Janae | Website Instagram
Kayla Stotts | Website Instagram
Melli Pittiglio | Website Instagram
Emerald Quartz | Website Instagram
Danielle Castle
Niajya Curtis | Instagram
Trinity Sutherland | Instagram

Shop the artists @ The Congregation

Come chill, have some drinks, and view the work of Critical Stuff Collective at Nancy Whiskey!

If you’ve been looking for a fun way to mingle with other artists, Critical Stuff Collective Projection Gallery Night is the event for you! Starting at 9 PM on Friday, July 26th, this event is a chance to hang out and connect with your fellow creatives outside of exhibits and installations, curated by the members of the Critical Stuff Collective.

Critical Stuff Collective works towards supporting the women and nonbinary artists in the Detroit area through curation, community building, professional practices, and opportunity creation. Their recent online exhibition, Microcosmic Artifacts, highlighted 28 images from multiple creators in an exploration of space and self.

Critical Stuff Collective Website

Step into a space full of the city’s filmmaking (and vocal) talent!

Join NOVA24 for a fusion of film and music at the Eastern Palace Club! Selected exhibitors will have their work displayed on a large scale. This offers the chance to chat and mingle with other local filmmakers by creating connections and making fun memories with a little karaoke! From 6 to 9pm guests have a perfect view of the hard work our featured artists have poured into their craft and the phenomenal performances of your friends singing their favorite tunes. Eastern Palace Club has created two exclusive NOVA24 themed drink specials for the evening as well!

Whether you’ve got a featured film, practice a different form of artistry, or are looking for the fun space to discover local art, we’ve got just the event for you!

Eastern Palace Club Website

If you’ve been looking for a way to be more inspired, this artist talk at Detroit Public Library Main Branch is for you!

Starting at 6 PM on Wednesday, July 24th, this event is a chance to hear the perspectives of the artists featured in the Explorer Room Projection Gallery.

Featured Artists

Ryla Dapremont | Website Instagram
Jaliana Stokes | Website Instagram
Samantha Mayfield | Website Instagram
Taryn Smith | Website Instagram
Justin Leek
Dalayni Boston | Website Instagram
Nick Johnson | Website Instagram
Zorica Purlija | Website Instagram
Davia Gross | Website Instagram

If you’ve been looking for a fun way to mingle with other artists, Projection Gallery Night is the event for you!

Starting at 6 PM on Tuesday, July 23rd, this event is a chance to hang out and connect with your fellow creatives outside of exhibits and installations.

Featured Artists

Ryla Dapremont | Website Instagram
Jaliana Stokes | Website Instagram
Samantha Mayfield | Website Instagram
Taryn Smith | Website Instagram
Justin Leek
Dalayni Boston | Website Instagram
Nick Johnson | Website Instagram
Zorica Purlija | Website Instagram
Davia Gross | Website Instagram

Grab a friend or two and come engage with the Len Panel discussion at PhotoHouse! 

The NOVA24 team is meeting up with visual artists at PhotoHouse, a studio, workshop, and hangout spot that’s established itself as a true home for Detroit’s community of creatives. Artists Rachel Elise Thomas, Sebastian Rivera-Mendoza, and Christopher Jarvis will be lead in a discussion about living as a lens based artist in our community by the House’s own Xavier Cuevas, better known as Barelyhispanic. Barelyhispanic is a Detroit-born lens based visual artist that showcases his love for his friends, his home, and his Puerto Rican heritage through beautifully grounded depictions of the city and its people. As the founder of PhotoHouse, Cuevas works towards balancing and embracing both sides of his identity as he tells his story, and helps others tell theirs, too.

Featured Artists

Rachel Elise Thomas | Website Instagram
Sebastian Rivera-Mendoza | Website Instagram
Christopher Jarvis | Website Instagram

barelyhispanic.com | PhotoHouse IG

PhotoHouse IG

Connect with fellow photo and film educators at this casual bar meetup!

Are you a photo and/or film teacher in the Detroit area? Have you had trouble finding and acquainting yourself with others in photo + film education? If so, look no further! Our Educator Meetup is a great opportunity to build your network of other photo + film educators. This meetup will be hosted at the Northern Lights Lounge after the NOVA24 x Scarab Club ‘FOCUS’ Photography event, so this doubles as a chance to discuss the works on display with other educators in your field. Located on West Baltimore Street, the Northern Light Lounge is a relaxed bar hosting weekly DJs, delicious food, and enticing specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks!

Educators of all levels are welcome to attend. Founded by members of a small subsection of the wider teaching community, NOVA24 hopes that this meetup, as well as the wider photo + film festival, can act as a starting point for a tighter knit and better supported group of photo + film creatives.

Dress up your best model besties - or get cute yourself, we see you! - and get ready for a photo walk dedicated to fashion.

For our second photo walk across Detroit, the NOVA24 team is meeting up with artists at Dequindre Cut Greenway, an urban recreational path covered in beautiful murals. This is a beautiful space to try your hand at fashion photography, filled with gorgeous city textures. Bring a friend to model for you, or get ready to model yourself, if you’re down! Entry is completely free—just make sure to bring your own equipment. After our shoot from 6-8pm, hang out for a bit with us at Eastern Market Brewing!

Christopher Jarvis is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer, and musician based in Detroit. In July, he’ll have his first ever exhibition of his breathtaking photographs on display at the Ferndale Library, each capturing dreamlike, surrealistic images of rural landscapes, desolate suburbs and cityscapes, each echoing with the hints of a human presence or the subtle beauty of everyday life.

Jarvis’ film work has been screened at several regional festivals as well as internationally (UK, Portugal, and Brazil). Jarvis’ exhibition at the library is also part of the summer-long NOVA24 Photo+Film Festival. Join us on Sunday, July 14, for this special reception, featuring an Artist Talk (moderated Q&A) at 3pm, + live music and refreshments!

Opening Reception: Sunday, July 14 — 2:00 pm

Artist Talk at 3:00 pm

Christopher Jarvis Website

Curated in partnership with NOVA24 founders Mara Magyarosi-Laytner and Raymar, and The Congregation curator Dr. Chanel Beebe, FemmeVoyant is a month-long celebration of contemporary photography and film works by Detroit’s newest generation of young Black femme creatives.

Starting on Monday, June 8th, our featured exhibition will take place on the first floor and outside walls of The Congregation, where attendees will get the chance to view gorgeous portfolios, photomurals, and film stills from each of our eight presenting artists. There will be opportunities to watch the full films created by our artists at each event, beginning with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, June 12th from 6–8 PM. In addition, there will also be an Artist Talk on Saturday, July 13th from 4–5:30 PM. Attendees will be able to hear the philosophies behind the work of our photographers and filmmakers, as well the struggles and victories they faced in bringing their ideas to life. Finally, we close out the event with a film screening and closing reception on Sunday, July 28th from 2-5 PM.

FemmeVoyant, a follow up to last year’s Detroit Month of Design exhibition The Prelude, was created with the goal of uplifting and highlighting the voices of Black photographers and filmmakers, particularly the voices of young women. In creating this exhibition, we want to take part in the community-wide effort of showcasing talented creatives that have historically been underrepresented amongst all sectors of the art world.

Artist Information

Alice Jackson-Clark | Website Instagram
Tori Janae | Website Instagram
Kayla Stotts | Website Instagram
Melli Pittiglio | Website Instagram
Emerald Quartz | Website Instagram
Danielle Castle
Niajya Curtis | Instagram
Trinity Sutherland | Instagram

Shop the artists @ The Congregation

Want advice on getting more exposure? Need some guidance on how to network? Come join our workshop!

NOVA24 co-founder Mara Magyarosi-Laytner will be hosting a workshop presentation at The Scarab Club on Saturday, July 13th from 12–2 PM. One of the biggest struggles newer artists can face is expanding their scope and getting more eyes on their work. In this discussion, we’re determined to help fellow artists and creatives looking to get their foot in the door of the wider creative industry. 

Magyarosi-Laytner will explore best practices for connecting with industry experts, give insight on information artists should prepare alongside their work, explain how to look for and choose open calls effectively, and more! After the talk, there will be opportunities to ask questions and engage in dialogue with both Magyarosi-Laytner and other artists. This event is open to artists of all disciplines, so come join the discussion!

Scarab Club Website | Mara Magyarosi-Laytner Website

Join us for a special film screening event at Scarab Club hosted by ‘FOCUS’!

As a companion event to the 53rd Annual Scarab Club Photography Exhibition, NOVA24 will be featuring a group screening from multiple filmmakers from around the country.

Additional artists to be announced!

Scarab Club Website

WELCOME to Michigan Film Community and the 2024 Season of our Filmmaker Community Mixer!

This event is held the second Tuesday of each month at our new location at the Eastern Palace Club in Hazel Park. Meet your cast and crew for your next big project and take advantages of the opportunities we offer!

Suggested $3 donation at the door.

Royal Starr Website | Eastern Palace Club Website

The Detroit People Mover x Art-ology exhibition aims to democratize art, making it accessible to the public rather than confined to exclusive galleries.

This initiative provides emerging BIPOC artists a platform to showcase their work, helping them expand their communities internationally. By promoting art connections within Detroit and Windsor, the event also brings awareness to the People Mover and its role in accessible public transportation.

Art-ology seeks to celebrate the essence of communities through art, capturing unique cultural narratives. This exhibition, featuring artists from both Detroit and Windsor, facilitates cross-border cultural exchange, showcasing the diverse artistic expressions of each city. Hosting the exhibition on the Detroit People Mover engages the public dynamically. It transforms the daily commute into an interactive art experience, fostering a stronger connection between art and the community. By choosing a non-traditional venue, the exhibition challenges conventional art display norms, making art a part of the urban landscape and accessible to a broader audience. The event provides a platform for Detroit and Windsor artists to gain visibility, receive public feedback, and network with professionals, enhancing their opportunities and careers. The exhibition emphasizes ‘BorderCulture,’ highlighting how art can transcend geographical and cultural borders, promoting understanding and collaboration between Detroit and Windsor.

Join us on July 6th from 1-6 pm at the Grand Circus Park Station for an exciting art exhibition featuring 30 artists from Detroit and Windsor. This event showcases the unique border culture, movement, connectivity, and the power of public art. Bring your friends and family to support local and international artists, and enjoy good music and food.

Art-ology Website