Heritage Works

08/08/2026

🌳🎉 JOIN US FOR A PARK DEDICATION & YOUTH CELEBRATION! 🎉🌳

We’re excited to celebrate with our community! This Tuesday, August 11, from 3–6 PM, HW is hosting a special Park Dedication & Youth Celebration — and everyone is invited!

🌳 Park Dedication: 3–4 PM
🎉 Youth Celebration: 4–6 PM

Come enjoy an afternoon filled with community, creativity, and fun! Our amazing partners will be on hand offering sampler classes, demonstrations, face painting, and more! There will be something for everyone to enjoy.

📅 Tuesday, August 11
⏰ 3–6 PM

Bring the family, invite a friend, and come celebrate with us! We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

🌧️ RAIN DATE: Friday, August 14, from 3–6 PM

08/01/2026

Owning land and cultivating livestock is one of the oldest forms of true independence and wealth building our community has ever known. The Robinson family has kept this beautiful 200-acre cattle ranch entirely in their name since the late 1940s, surviving every economic shift along the way. Today, young Elijah is learning the daily grit required to take the reins when his time comes. Share this to celebrate black excellence in agriculture and land legacy!

07/28/2026

07/27/2026

Workforce development is kind of our jam! This summer, our office is FULL of young artists and arts administrators learning hands-on industry skills and getting paid. Congratulations to all of our 2026 Summer Interns! 💙

Opportunities like these are made possible through shared vision and community support. Thank you to the partner organizations and programs investing in Detroit's young people:

Arts at Michigan - Culture Corps
Applebaum Family Philanthropy
CultureSource
Heritage Works
Detroit At Work

Mosaic is proud to offer internship opportunities year-round, ensuring young people in Detroit gain access to college and career pathways. Keep an eye on our page for future cohort applications and internship opportunities! 🔗

07/14/2026

Thursday! Our programming for the 35th Annual Concert of Colors kicks off with:

🖼️ A Tribute to Ismael Ahmed (on Legends Plaza)
🎧 DJ Head
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Motown and soul favorites
🎺 Joan Belgrave & Bill Meyer Group
6:30–7:15 p.m.
“Salute Motown” featuring special guest Al Chisholm
🎶 Next Generation Funk Brothers
7:45–8:45 p.m.
Led by Ralphe Armstrong, celebrating Detroit’s musical legacy
Free event and museum admission from 5-9 p.m.

All weekend starting Thurs:
Explore a special pop-up installation honoring Concert of Colors founder Ismael Ahmed and his lasting impact on Detroit.
Join us as we celebrate the sounds, stories and people who have shaped Detroit!

🎟️ Find the full festival schedule: concertofcolors.com

07/12/2026

The last day of dance and drum workshops at the African World Festival (Hart Plaza. Detroit MI) begins today at 11 AM. The incomparable Ayo Alston will provide a Dunun dance workshop this evening at 6:30 PM. Bring your own drum (BYOD) and drumsticks! We brought a few extra everything yesterday and quickly maxed out. If air drumming will not do for you and you want to be sure, bring your own. Today's schedule is:

11 AM Liturgical Dance with Karen Prall
12:30 PM. Drum with Assane MBaye
1:30 PM Liturgical Dance Performance (Main Stage)
2 PM. Dance with Marie Basse Wiles
2 PM Drum Workshop with Cheikh NDong
3:30 PM Detroit Jit with Jitmasters
3:30 PM Drum with Brehima "Brigo" Gueye
5 PM Dance with Assane Konte
6:30 PM Dunun Dance with T. Ayo Austin
8 PM Sabar Dance with Idy Ciss

See you on the dance floor.

07/10/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone at African World Festival this weekend. Here’s a look at our tent. Be sure to bring your shoes for dance classes this weekend!

07/09/2026

Three days of movement and rhythm await at African World Festival this weekend. Visit the Heritage Works Folklife Village where there will be classes taught by T. Ayo Alston, Lisa McCall, Assane Konte, and more.

Join us at Hart Plaza in Downtown Detroit July 10-12.

07/08/2026

Heritage Works is proud to be part of African World Festival taking place this weekend, July 10-12, in Hart Plaza, in Downtown Detroit. Over the weekend, we'll feature both local and internationally know artists.

Will you be joining us this weekend?

07/05/2026

Join Detroit illustrator and author DeAnn Wiley for a hands-on children's book workshop. On Wednesday, July 8 at 6 pm at the Main learn how to build a compelling storyline, develop an unforgettable character, and navigate the path to publication. She will also share insider advice about querying agents to use social media to your advantage.

Bring your laptop, iPad, sketchbook, or pen and paper. In addition to the seminar, DeAnn will offer real-time feedback on your ideas.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deann-wiley-how-to-create-a-childrens-book-seminar-tickets-1992585864961