Thrive Art Collective: Where Artists Grow Together
We support underrepresented creatives in Metro Detroit with workshops, mentorship, and community connections. By partnering with local professionals, Thrive Art Collective gives artists the tools and guidance to grow their careers and thrive together.
Our Goals
1. Give artists the tools to grow.
We offer hands-on workshops that make things like grant writing, pricing, and branding feel less overwhelming, so artists can focus on creating and building sustainable careers.
2. Create spaces for real connection.
We bring artists together with mentors, peers, and community leaders who understand their journey. It’s about building relationships that last far beyond a single workshop.
3. Open doors to new opportunities.
From showcasing work in local events to sharing funding resources, we’re here to make sure underrepresented artists have access to the same opportunities to shine and succeed.
Upcoming Workshops
WORKSHOP 1
Clarifying Your Artistic Identity
Saturday, September 27, 1-3pm
Clarify your artistic vision, set aligned goals, and craft a clear artist statement and bio through guided exercises.
WORKSHOP 2
Tell Your Story — Branding, Marketing & Social Media
Saturday, October 4, 1-3pm
Learn to share your story, build your brand, and create a simple marketing plan with a manageable content calendar.
WORKSHOP 3
How to write a proposal for Funding opportunities
Friday, October 24, 6-9pm
Write strong proposals and explore funding opportunities while drafting your own grant application using a guided toolkit and templates.
WORKSHOP 4
Gallery-Ready & Grant-Worthy: Curating Your Work for Opportunities
Thursday, November 13, 6-9pm
Learn what galleries, jurors, and curators seek, and create a checklist to present your work for shows and grants.
WORKSHOP 5
Photographing & Presenting
Your Work
Thursday, December 4, 6-9pm
Learn DIY photography and documentation skills, then join a guided photo session to capture and catalog your artwork professionally.
WORKSHOP 6
Pricing your work & Contracts
Saturday, Dec 13, 1-3pm
Discover strategies for pricing your art and learn key contract essentials with a practical checklist for fair, professional agreements.
CREATIVE MIXER
Artist Showcase &
Networking Mixer
Date: TBD
Connect with fellow artists, share your work, and build meaningful relationships at our showcase and networking mixer.
SPEAKER LINEUP
Our Amazing Speaker Lineup
Mara Magyarosi-Laytner
Artist, Educator, Co-founder of Nova24
Key Jackson
Creative Producer, Owner of TwentyTwo and ProperAesthetics
Aja Gore
Founder of Career Bridge Pathways, Grant Writer, Career Development Coach
Katie McGowen
Interdisciplinary Artist, Cultural Producer, Director of Kresge Arts in Detroit
Christopher Gene
Photographer, Lead Program Coordinator at The Scarab Club
Ash Arder
Transdisciplinary Artist, Educator, Researcher
Miah Davis
Director, Detroit Artist Market
Takeisha Jefferson
Photographer, Multidisciplinary Artist
Bandy Lee
Multidisciplinary Artist, Designer, Cultural Innovator
Henry Harper
Fine Art Appraiser, Co-founder of Detroit Breakfast Club
Our Sponsors
About the Creator
DaJaniere Rice, founder of Janier Co. and Thrive Art Collective, is a multidisciplinary artist from Metro Detroit whose work celebrates Black culture while creating spaces for healing and connection. After struggling with questions like how to price her art, find funding, or navigate the business side of being a creative, she founded Thrive Art Collective to give underrepresented artists the mentorship, resources, and opportunities she once needed herself.
Her work has been exhibited at Irwin House, Norwest Gallery, Detroit Contemporary, the Knight Gallery at CCS, Riverside Arts Center, the University of Michigan, the Ferndale District Library, the Detroit Mayor’s Office, and many other galleries across Michigan and Ohio. Through both her art and her leadership, DaJaniere is creating space for artists to not only make, but to truly thrive.
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