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Last day of Season Fair (Season Fair)!⁠Today is your final chance to visit Season Fair at the Shepherd.⁠⁠Open till 6pm. ...
09/13/2026

Last day of Season Fair (Season Fair)!
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Today is your final chance to visit Season Fair at the Shepherd.⁠
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Open till 6pm. See you there!

09/08/2026

A celebration of Mickalene Thomas: 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ✨⁠
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Thank you to everyone who joined us recently to celebrate Mickalene Thomas and her extraordinary exhibition at the Shepherd. ⁠The exhibition catalogue is available in person at the Shepherd and online. Visit the link in bio to explore the publication and order your copy.⁠
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❗This is the final week to experience 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 at the Shepherd.⁠⁠On view through this Sunday, August 23, th...
08/18/2026

❗This is the final week to experience 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 at the Shepherd.⁠
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On view through this Sunday, August 23, this exhibition by , presented by , introduces a new body of work that expands the artist’s practice through a thoughtful exploration of masculinity and the representation of the Black male body.⁠
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Don’t miss your chance to experience the exhibition before it closes. Join us on August 23 for a closing celebration and book signing event with the artist from 12pm-4pm.⁠ RSVP at the link in bio!⁠
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08/17/2026

The Carr Center is heading back to the Shepherd grounds this Saturday, August 22 at 2 PM for a special performance with The Gathering Orchestra, under the direction of Rodney Whitaker (Rodney Whitaker)!⁠
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Missed them the first time? Here’s your second chance! ⁠
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And we’re not done yet! On Thursday, August 27, The Carr Center wraps up the Summer Music Series with Thornetta Davis Band (THORNETTA DAVIS).⁠
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Come enjoy the music!⁠
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📌 Please note: No outside food or beverages are permitted during the event.

Join us on Sunday, August 23, from 12–2 PM for a book release and signing celebrating the closing of Mickalene Thomas’s ...
08/04/2026

Join us on Sunday, August 23, from 12–2 PM for a book release and signing celebrating the closing of Mickalene Thomas’s solo exhibition.

Spanning 140 pages, the exhibition catalog brings together new essays, reflections, and installation views from 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, with design by Bob Faust.

Celebrate the exhibition’s closing with us and be among the first to experience this new publication.

RSVP at the link in bio. We hope to see you there.

✨ We’re counting down! Join us tomorrow, July 30, on the Shepherd grounds for a special evening of live music with The C...
07/29/2026

✨ We’re counting down! Join us tomorrow, July 30, on the Shepherd grounds for a special evening of live music with The Carr Center at 7 PM, featuring Alvin Waddles and Friends (Alvin Waddles)! 🎹🥁⁠
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Bring your friends and join us for this special evening!⁠
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📸 Photos by Jeff Dunn and The Carr Center.

Your next favorite find is waiting at the Shepherd gift shop. ✨⁠⁠Browse our latest arrivals, including publications from...
07/22/2026

Your next favorite find is waiting at the Shepherd gift shop. ✨⁠
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Browse our latest arrivals, including publications from Periodicals, functional ceramics, glassware, and thoughtfully curated objects inspired by art, design, and everyday living.⁠
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While you’re here, experience Mickalene Thomas’ (Mickalene Thomas) 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 on view until August 23.

“Ultimately, 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 stands as a milestone not only in ’ career but also in the ongoing evolution of conte...
07/01/2026

“Ultimately, 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 stands as a milestone not only in ’ career but also in the ongoing evolution of contemporary portraiture,” writes Duante Beddingfield (Duante Beddingfield) in his latest feature for the Detroit Free Press (Detroit Free Press). ⁠
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The article explores Thomas’ new body of work, created specifically for the Shepherd, and the artist’s exploration of masculinity through vulnerability, tenderness, and identity.⁠
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Read the full article at the link in our bio, and visit the Shepherd to experience 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 through August 23.

Photo by Joe Tiano

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the kickoff of The Carr Center’s Summer Music Series on the Shepherd g...
06/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the kickoff of The Carr Center’s Summer Music Series on the Shepherd grounds! 🎶⁠
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We were thrilled to open the season with a performance by The Gathering Orchestra under the direction of Rodney Whitaker.⁠
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The music continues this summer! Join us on Thursday, July 30 for Alvin Waddles & Friends (Alvin Waddles), followed by the Thornetta Davis Band (THORNETTA DAVIS) on Thursday, August 27.⁠
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We can’t wait to see you there!⁠
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📸 Photos by Jeff Dunn and The Carr Center.

Mickalene Thomas’s latest series, “Au Revoir,” is featured in her solo exhibition, 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, on view at th...
06/24/2026

Mickalene Thomas’s latest series, “Au Revoir,” is featured in her solo exhibition, 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, on view at through August 23.⁠
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Inspired by the luminous stained glass windows of the Shepherd, these works use light, color, and layered geometry to create spaces for reflection, contemplation, and transcendence.⁠
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Learn more about the exhibition at the link in bio.⁠
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Artwork details: Au Revoir #3 & #6, 2026. Rhinestones, oil stick, and acrylic paint on wood panel with mahogany frame. 25¾ × 21¾ × 2¼ inches.

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