Community Calendar

All are welcome to join this family-friendly event!

Come peruse a wide range of goods from established and emerging artists—both student and adult. We’ll also have face painting and a local food truck. Money raised from booth fees will support our campus atrium.

Contact us with any questions!

OPEN STUDIOS is the only time of year the public can explore the studios of Cranbrook Academy of Art! Student artwork will be for sale.

- Explore the private studio spaces of Cranbrook Academy of Art artists. Map will be available closer to the event.
- Graduate student art will be for sale in person
- Receive free admission to Cranbrook Art Museum, and Cranbrook Institute of Science (paid admission is required for Special Exhibition, the Acheson Planetarium, and exploreLAB)
- Free self-guided tours of Cranbrook House & Gardens
- Food trucks! Details coming closer to the event.

Spend the day at Cranbrook! Tour the Academy of Art studios, Art Museum, Institute of Science, and Cranbrook Gardens for free.

Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art and Cranbrook Educational Community campus on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1-5pm!

OPEN STUDIOS is the one day of the year the public can explore the studios of Cranbrook Academy of Art! Student artwork will be for sale.

Explore the private studio spaces of Cranbrook Academy of Art artists. Map will be available closer to the event.
Graduate student art will be for sale in person
Free admission to Cranbrook Art Museum
Free admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science (paid admission is required for Special Exhibition, the Acheson Planetarium, and exploreLAB)
Food trucks! The Grilled Wrap and Tacos Hernandez return, plus new this year, Feinated Coffee.

Check-in Locations

Please park in one of our designated lots. A shuttle will drop you off at check-in and other locations. Check in at Cranbrook Art Museum or at the intersection of Academy Way and Lone Pine Road for printed maps and guidance. Online registration closes for OPEN STUDIOS 2026 on Friday, April 17 at 10pm. Walk-ups are welcome.

Parking and Transportation

Multiple free parking lots will be available. Please note that not all lots will have shuttle service. Details will be available closer to the event.

Accessibility

The New Studios Building of Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum, and Cranbrook Institute of Science are the only wheelchair-accessible areas during OPEN STUDIOS. The New Studios Building houses the Cranbrook Academy of Art Ceramics, Fiber, and Metalsmithing studios.

Packard Proving Grounds invites the community to welcome spring at the Spring Fling Handmade Market on Sunday, April 19, from noon to 4 pm. The first-time indoor market brings together more than 50 local farmers and artisans offering handmade goods, fresh baked items, and thoughtfully crafted products.
Spring Fling Handmade Market offers a relaxed, community-focused shopping experience while supporting local small businesses and creators. Admission is a $5 donation, with proceeds directly supporting the preservation and restoration of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site.

The West Michigan Potters Guild with the Woodland Weavers and Spinners Guild offers the public a chance to purchase beautiful, handcrafted gift items made by both the guild’s members at this Spring Sale. The members’ creativity is showcased in the items for sale such as pottery, garments, scarves, hats and many more fashion accessories. Also, available are a wide variety of towels, rugs, pillows, wall hangings and many other items for the home.

Spring Sip and Shop Craft Show Sunday, May 3rd 2026, Monaghan's Banquet Center 19801 Farmington Rd, Livonia 10-3. Food trucks/Cash bar/Raffles. Kelly 5867700081 or sipandshopMI@gmail.com $2 adm