Scarab Club of Detroit

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Detroit's historic Scarab Club has been dedicated to serving the public and Michigan artists of all disciplines for 100 years. The club accomplishes this mission through classes, lectures, exhibitions, special events, and tours. The Scarab Club strives to promote local artists, emerging and experienced. It also hosts a variety of educational and instructional events.

Works by Michigan artists are always on display in the galleries. Each year the club hosts four juried and four invitational exhibitions featuring established and emeriging artists. Member exhibitions are shown in the second floor lounge gallery.

The Scarab Club building, constructed in 1928, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a site of historical and architectural significance. The club features a main gallery, a spacious beamed lounge area with fireplace, artists' studios, and a walled garden and courtyard. Over the decades the beams in the lounge have been signed by club presidents, supporters of the arts, and well-known local and international artists, such as Diego Rivera, Norman Rockwell, Marshall Fredricks, Marcel Duchamp, Tyree Guyton and Elmore Leonard.

Galleries are open to the public from noon -5pm Wednesday thru Sunday and during evening and weekend hours for special events.

Scarab Club of Detroit
217 Farnsworth St Detroit MI 48202
Tel: (313) 831-1250
Hours: Wed-Sun :Noon-5.00pm

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Posted by: , 8/1/2007

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Great collection of work

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Posted by: kim, 8/1/2007

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I believe they have the best staff, it is also the most beautiful place.

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Posted by: nelson pont, 7/31/2007

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A great place for the people of detroit to see the talent that is present here

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Posted by: mary ann, 7/31/2007

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Nice old historical building

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Posted by: Frederick B. Wolfe, 7/31/2007

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My parents went to the Scarab Balls in the late twenties and early thirtys. Visit and absorb the History! Still here! A great place!

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Posted by: Duane Welch, 7/31/2007

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The urban setting of the club appeals to me probably the most. Located in one of the older areas of the city, I get inspiration when I visit even though I'm have zero artistic talent.

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Posted by: douglas bedard, 7/31/2007

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100 years still going...........WOW.

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Posted by: Steve Kurmas, 7/31/2007

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History, Legacy, good art

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Posted by: Cleopatra's Scarab, 7/31/2007

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There's a buzz around town that the old Costume Ball is revived! Can't wait to party! Glad this historic institution is celebrating its centennial by reviving an old tradition on September 29th!

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Posted by: Karen Dabish, 7/30/2007

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Great work from local Detroit artists!

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Posted by: Mary E Burns, 7/30/2007

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Wonderful gallery, history, and tradition.

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Posted by: fredalerman, 7/30/2007

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Terrific art and a varied collection and just terrific people who run the scarbb club!!

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Posted by: Blake, 7/30/2007

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A great place that facilitates all areas of artistic expression; especially the visual arts. The staff here is always friendly and has an immeasurable amount of experience and knowledge. Treena Ericksson, the Gallery Director, creates one of the most comfortable and enlightening gallery experiences in the city, even if you come with an untrained eye! The building is a piece of art itself -- check out the ceiling beams on the second floor for a who's who of the arts community -- local and international -- there's a lot of history in this place. Now, go VISIT!

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Posted by: Tony Pena, 7/30/2007

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It's a privilege to vote for what I consider a great artistic valued establishment

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Posted by: Michigan Art Lover, 7/30/2007

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Love the Scarab gallery. Bought the book The Scarab Club Images of American by Arcadia - packed full of information about Detroit's art history and prominent Scarab artists and patrons through the organization's 100 year history. Happy 100th birthday! I enjoy the outstanding art exhibitions, both the juried and invitational. I especially enjoy the wide variety and depth of art displayed by local artists.

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Posted by: Pamela Schiffer, 7/29/2007

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Wonderful diversity in programming, both art exhibits and music.

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Posted by: Marge Woodman, 7/28/2007

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It is just a beautiful place!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted by: Baz, 7/28/2007

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Vestigial spirit of an era representing growth, experimentation and grandiosity (forgive me if that's not a word). It represents what Detroit was, should be, and what could be again.

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Posted by: Dana Keeton, 7/28/2007

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Very Nice Pictures I Enjoyed Viewing Them.

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Posted by: Max Lepler, 7/28/2007

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The Scarab Club is an arts and crafts masterpiece that has provide a welcoming meeting place and exhibition space for local Detroit artists over many decades.

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Posted by: Patricia Lewis, 7/27/2007

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A wonderful and inspiring club

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