Community Arts Partnerships Detroit

Attention former staff and student alumni 🎉

You’re invited to our 3rd annual reunion! We’d love to reconnect with you.

Message us for the link to rsvp.

Congratulations Kirtish! He worked with our team of Teaching Arists at Bethune's summer program Summer 2025 🙌🎉

⭐️High quality out-of school time programs reinforce literacy skills, provide tutoring and enrichment, and build trust adult relationships.

Section 32n funding helps programs reach Michigan’s youth who need us most.

We stand with Governor Whitmer’s literacy strategy.

Today two of our Educators, Cheyenne Janik and Keith McCoy, are representing CAP at the STEAM Extravaganza @ Hope of Detroit Academy Middle/High School🎉

At this showcase of all things STEAM, visiting students can learn about local opportunities and make connections to careers in the field. Thanks to The Leona Group, CAP is so excited to be a part of this event!

Say hello to our two April Educators of the Month, Jozie Bullard and Cheyenne Janik! 🎉

What Jozie wanted to share:
"I love working at CAP because as a developing art educator, CAP has offered an extensive amount of support and training that has made teaching feel more approachable. Also, I've made many new friends! My students have taught me so much and it has been an amazing opportunity to witness how my efforts to foster a safe, nurturing, and judgment free creative environment has provided positive outcomes to the students I'm serving. Witnessing students blossom trust in their creative process and find empowerment in their creative self-esteem has gifted me a deep sense of purpose.
In my free time, I enjoy adventuring into nature as a means of meditation and to be inspired by all of its beautiful critters, colors, sounds, shapes, and textures. I also enjoy spending quality time with family and community engaging in fun activities and exploring new things together. And of course, as an artist I enjoy spending time with myself, to explore the depts of my creativity and expression through experimental art making."

What Cheyenne wanted to share:
"I love being part of CAP because it keeps me connected with my CCS community as an alum while giving me the incredible opportunity to share my skills with Detroit’s youth. Guiding and inspiring young artists as they explore the world of art and design is energizing.
For me, creativity never stops. When I’m not making art, you’ll find me outside, soaking up the sun, listening to the rhythm of the outdoors, and embracing the quiet moments that are critical for my inspiration."

✨It's beading time! ✨

Last month, students at Henry Ford Elementary tried their hand at jewelry design with their very own beaded bracelets. Thanks to Teacher Natalie Pryor and Co-Teacher Myett Risker for running this great class!

This past weekend we had our annual Mid Year Meeting 😊
Thank you to everyone who came out! We had lots of great discussions, laughs and feedback. CAP ❤️'s Educators!

💫 Today we're highlighting a past student and now teaching artist with CAP, Habacuc Bessiake! 💫

He is a mixed-media artist and muralist working in Detroit. As mentioned on his website, "His mural work aims to bring life to walls across all communities with imaginative imagery holding hidden encouraging messages for viewers." This post includes addresses so you can check out his amazing work in person. Thanks to Habacuc for everything you've done for CAP, and the Detroit community as a whole!

🎉Our next CAP Educator of the Month is Brittany McCauley!🎉

Brittany started at CAP as a student in Detroit Neighborhood Arts Workshop (DNAW) in the early 2000s. Since 2014, Brittany has been a Teaching Artist and has taught many different programs.

"Since the age of 12, I've been deeply involved in CAP programs, which have been like a nurturing artistic family to me. Through CAP, I've had the joy of experiencing many firsts in my artistic journey: my debut art shows, my first commissioned work, the development of my art portfolio that opened doors to the College for Creative Studies, creating my very first mural, and stepping into the role of an art teacher. Each of these experiences have not only shaped me as an artist, but have also filled me with the immense gratitude for the opportunity to give back to my community through art."

Our next CAP Educator of the Month is DiAna Crawford!

DiAna has been working for CAP for several months. She recently joined the Cultural Passport Program team, which offers college tours for middle schoolers in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

"I grew up in the city and outside in the suburbs so I went to DPSCD, not once was I really nurtured in the arts or encouraged to pursue a career in art. I didn't even know what CCS was until I was an adult. I thought it was important to let kids know the arts were a viable option- if they felt drawn to it, I want to help show them that there are jobs and there is a future in the arts. I found that CAP was the perfect pathway to achieve this"

She decided to return to school in the arts before she turns 40, and she's having great time. "I want people to know that it's never too late to start a new journey. Don't let the fear of being out of place hold you back- wherever you are is where you're meant to be."