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15/06/2026

The Progressive Art Studio Collective (PASC), a program of STEP, is proud to showcase the incredible creativity and talent of the artists in our community through our PASC Artist Spotlight series. These spotlights celebrate the unique voices, perspectives, and professional achievements of the individuals we serve.

Bruce Rice is a Plymouth-based artist working out of the PASC Westland Studio. Bruce's practice is focused on rendering miniature drawings inspired by photographs found in magazines and large stacks of books. Bruce spends time flipping through each page to find his desired image to reference. Bruce's illustrations are delicately drawn using a black ink pen, to which he will add colored pencil to create textured areas of color. Bruce gravitates towards landscape imagery, florals, design objects, and figures. Although his drawings are tiny, he often combines a series of illustrations to create a composition reminiscent of a collage.

Bruce has exhibited at the University of Michigan’s Institute for the Humanities Gallery, Ann Arbor, MI (2025); Art Gallery at Westland City Hall, Westland, MI (2025/26); and the PASC Detroit Gallery, Detroit, MI (2024/25/26). His artwork has been featured in art fairs such as the Outsider Art Fair with PASC, NYC, NY (2026).

To learn more about Bruce and to view his artwork, please visit https://www.progressiveartstudiocollective.org/collections/bruce-rice

12/06/2026

The Progressive Art Studio Collective (PASC), a program of STEP, is proud to showcase the incredible creativity and talent of the artists in our community through our PASC Artist Spotlight series. These spotlights celebrate the unique voices, perspectives, and professional achievements of the individuals we serve.

Rodney Hudson is a Detroit-based artist who works at the PASC Detroit Studio. He makes stylized representational and abstract artworks, drawn from a wide range of references such as situation comedies, landscapes, and artifacts. Although he is mostly known from is quilt like abstractions, he refers to them as 'freestyles'. He has a unique drawing style marked by casual line-work and simplified forms. He mostly uses watercolor to fill in the shapes of the forms in his drawings with bright, contrasting colors to create images that shift between abstraction and realism.

He has exhibited with the Office of Disability Affairs, Detroit, MI (2025); University of Michigan, Institute for the Humanities, Ann Arbor, MI (2025); PASC Detroit Gallery, Detroit, MI, (2024); PASC at BasBlue, Detroit, MI (2024); Swords Into Plowshares Gallery, Detroit, MI (2022); PASC Detroit Pop-Up Gallery, Detroit, MI (2022); The Scarab Club, Detroit, MI, (2021); PASC Southgate Gallery, Southgate, MI (2021); and in one online exhibition on the PASC website. His artwork has been exhibited at art fairs such as Creativity Explored x Open Invitational, San Francisco, CA (2026). His artwork is also in the collection of Detroit's Henry Ford Hospital Health Clinics.
To learn more about Rodney and to view his artwork, please visit https://www.progressiveartstudiocollective.org/collections/rodney-hudson

10/06/2026

STEP is proud to spotlight Tyreece from our Dearborn South Resource Center, who recently graduated from the Spartan Clean Check Training Program.

This 12-week hands-on program provides step-by-step instruction in professional cleaning procedures for a variety of facilities. Participants receive training in the proper use of cleaning chemicals, safety compliance, sanitation practices, and efficient detailed cleaning techniques.

Tyreece shared that he enjoys being responsible and takes great pride in his work. He also expressed that seeing the positive impact of his performance gives him a strong sense of accomplishment.

Keep up the great work Tyreece!

09/06/2026

Fill your cart without emptying your wallet!

The Value Vault at the STEP Thrift Store and Donation Center in Dearborn Heights is stocked with clothing for just $2.99 per pound. From everyday essentials to stylish finds, you can score incredible deals while shopping sustainably.

Stop in today and see how much you can save!

Location: Dearborn Heights: 23830 Ford Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

08/06/2026

The Progressive Art Studio Collective (PASC) , a program of STEP, is proud to showcase the incredible creativity and talent of the artists in our community through our PASC Artist Spotlight series. These spotlights celebrate the unique voices, perspectives, and professional achievements of the individuals we serve.

Ashley Hawkins is an artist working out of the PASC Detroit Studio. Her artwork is driven by an encyclopedic knowledge of popular culture. Often in the form of brightly colored text, her paintings and drawings reference comprehensible lists of biographical data on subjects such as famous pop stars, Disney movies, and 70s TV shows. Ashley is a diehard Detroiter channeling her love for the city into declarative paintings and drawings.

Ashley has exhibited at the PASC Detroit Gallery, Detroit, MI (2024/25); the Madison Heights Civic Center, Madison Heights, MI (2023); PASC Detroit Gallery (2024); PASC Detroit Pop Up Gallery, Detroit (2022); the annual exhibit at Art Gallery at Westland City Hall, Westland, MI (2022/23/24); Swords Into Plowshares Gallery, Detroit, MI (2022); PASC Southgate Gallery, Southgate, MI (2021/25); and The Scarab Club, Detroit, MI (2021). Her artwork has been featured at the NADA art fair through White Columns Gallery, Miami, FL (2024).

To learn more about Ashley and to view her artwork, please visit https://www.progressiveartstudiocollective.org/collections/ashley-hawkins

06/06/2026

⏰ Last Call for Tickets! ⏰

PASC Forward is almost here, and this is your final chance to join us for an unforgettable evening in support of the Progressive Art Studio Collective (PASC ).

On Wednesday, June 10, from 6–9 p.m. at the PASC Detroit Studio and Gallery, guests will enjoy the premiere of filmmaker Danielle Eliska's documentary about PASC, hear inspiring success stories directly from PASC artists, participate in a paddle raise, and enjoy great food, wine and beer from Cøllect, live music by Problematic Black Hottie, and an evening filled with community and celebration.

Your support helps create opportunities for artists with developmental disabilities to build meaningful careers as contemporary artists.

Don't miss out—secure your tickets today at

Host Committee  Tara Akitt and James Benjamin Franklin Andrew Blauvelt and Scott Winter JJ and Anthony Curis  Danielle Eliska and Mario Moore  Bridget Finn and Sam Beaubien Jennifer Joy & Max Dempsey Joel Martin  Laura Mott and Anthony Marcellini Blythe Murphy&...

06/06/2026

Southgate STEP Thrift Store and Donation Center Location -Donation Notice for June 5-6, 2026.

Due to the Southgate Heritage Days events that are taking place on June 5 and June 6, the donation drop off area at the Southgate STEP Thrift Store and Donation Center will be CLOSED.

⚠️ We ask that you do NOT leave donations behind the building. Donations left in restricted areas may be subject to ticketing by local authorities.

If you would like to donate during this time, you have a few options:
✅ Hold your donations and bring them to the Southgate STEP Thrift Store and Donation Center next week.
✅ Visit our Wayne or Dearborn Heights STEP Thrift Store and Donation Centers to drop off your items.
✅ Donate to another local organization not impacted by the festival.

Need to donate at Southgate during the festival?
• Maximum of 4 bags or boxes per donor, per day
• Donations must be brought through the FRONT entrance
• Donations must be dropped off before 6:30 PM

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we navigate these temporary restrictions. Your donations help create opportunities for individuals with disabilities and mental health needs throughout our community.

05/06/2026

The Progressive Art Studio Collective (PASC), a program of STEP, is proud to showcase the incredible creativity and talent of the artists in our community through our PASC Artist Spotlight series. These spotlights celebrate the unique voices, perspectives, and professional achievements of the individuals we serve.

Richard Marshall is a Detroit-based artist who works out of the PASC Detroit studio. His artwork remixes iconography from fantasy novels, cityscapes, comics, automotive design, and science fiction. Working primarily with graphite, ink pen, and watercolor, he brings his visions to life through detailed illustrations. Richard often reimagines classic sci-fi worlds—such as Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and Godzilla—populating them with his own original characters. The larger-than-life personas of musical artists like Prince and KISS parallel the women he depicts posing in the background of otherwise mundane home repair or club scenes, blurring the line between spectacle and the everyday.

He has exhibited at the University of Michigan, Institute for the Humanities, Ann Arbor, MI (2025); PASC Detroit Gallery, Detroit, MI (2024); Art Gallery at Westland City Hall, Westland, MI (2024); MOCAD, Detroit, MI (2024); and the Ford Gallery at Wayne County Community College, Bellville, MI (2023). Richard's artwork has been featured in art fairs like Outsider Art Fair, NYC (2025) and NADA art fair presented by White Columns Gallery, Miami, FL (2024).

To learn more about Richard and to view his artwork, please visit https://www.progressiveartstudiocollective.org/collections/richard-marshall

04/06/2026

Attention all VIP Shoppers! Don't forget to check your inboxes tomorrow morning for a VIP exclusive coupon. Simply show the digital coupon at the register and it will be applied to your order.

Become a VIP Member by filling out a form the next time you're at our stores. Make sure to check your Promotions folder or your Junk folder if you haven't been receiving the emails!

Store Locations:
23830 Ford Rd, Dearborn Heights
13705 Eureka Rd, Southgate
35004 W Michigan Ave, Wayne

Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm