Student Creative Work
The Arts Initiative is dedicated to providing a platform for University of Michigan students to share their artistic voice and creativity!
These programs showcase a wide range of student creative work.
Student Competitions & Exhibitions
Arts Initiative believes there is an artist inside each of us. These competitions are your opportunity to share your artistic genius, exhibit your work for the University community and win some prizes! Competitions will be held periodically throughout the year, with calls for art using different themes and mediums. Submissions are narrowed down by staff, and then the finalists are voted on by the public in the Unions and by the U-M Community online. Winners get great prizes, so be sure you’re signed up for Arts Info, our weekly email, so you’ll hear about our future contests and opportunities.
Student Arts Org Highlights
Midnight Book Club
2025 Accolades Award Winner: Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Comedy or Improv
Midnight Book Club (MBC) is a long-form comedic improvisation team. MBC has monthly improv comedy shows on campus that are FREE. Midnight Book Club will have performed 8 improv comedy shows in the 24-25 school year, one of which was a coordinated collaboration show with ComCo. MBC has also made appearances opening for other performing arts groups across campus. In fall 2024, MBC also ran a Women's healthcare fundraiser that raised over $1,000 for charity.
Events
Arts Info
Arts Info is your weekly guide for arts events around Ann Arbor, student arts opportunities, information about and resources for student arts organizations, and student creative work!
Art Around Town
Ann Arbor and U-M have a vibrant art scene with a constant array of arts events. Find weekly recommendations and resources on how to find and attend events.
Arts Initiative
The U-M Arts Initiative seeks to illuminate and expand human connections, inspire collaborative creativity, and build a more just and equitable world through the arts.
