City of Farmington Hills Announces Art Exhibit Featuring Acrylic Paintings and Poetry
A reception with artist Elizabeth Hull will be held at City Hall on Friday, March 28
The City of Farmington Hills Special Services Cultural Arts Division is pleased to announce the opening of a new art exhibit at Farmington Hills City Hall, featuring the art of Elizabeth Hull. The exhibit, Acrylic Paintings of Family at Home and Abroad, will be on display from March 24 through June 10.
The public is invited to an artist talk and opening reception on Friday, March 28, from 6-8 p.m. at City Hall, located at 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road. This exhibit is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to showcasing local talent and promoting art within the community. Visitors will not only enjoy the paintings and poetry but also gain insights to Hull’s creative process during the artist talk.
Hull’s art process is influenced by poetry. She often displays poetry by her exhibited artwork to inform the viewer of the similarities of feelings expressed between the written word and her visual art.
“Art is not my life, but an expression of my life,” said Hull. “I work in an abstract figurative style to reflect the joys and sorrows of the human experience, hoping to elevate the human spirit while promoting our connectedness to nature and all human beings.”
The 2024/2025 Farmington Hills Public Art Program, which was established in 2010, features more than 60 artists with diverse and eclectic style, created by artists ranging from raw talents, fresh out of College for Creative Studies to seasoned professionals skilled in the Impressionist style. The works on display feature a variety of media, including clay, metal, fiber, paint and photography, with subjects ranging from very contemporary to traditional. Hull’s solo exhibit not only highlights her artistic talents but also supports the program's goal of enriching the community through the arts. As part of the Public Art Program, several exhibits will rotate throughout the year in the gallery at City Hall, including Elizabeth Hull’s acrylic paintings in April and May, literary arts in June and July, and art from Farmington Public Schools students in August and September.
The City of Farmington Hills has the largest dedicated municipal Cultural Arts Division in the State of Michigan. The Division coordinates arts programming for the community, including classes, events, and activities in visual and performing arts, and year-round performances at The Hawk Theatre, to expose diverse populations to the arts. The City’s Cultural Arts Division also works to empower makers of all ages and abilities in The Hawk Makerspace, an immersive facility that allows makers to access a variety of state-of-the art tools and equipment, as well as a creative community with a wealth of resources and knowledge, to grow a new hobby or skill, from sewing to woodworking.
Visitors can view the exhibit during City Hall’s regular hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Most of the artwork on display is available for purchase, offering an excellent opportunity for art enthusiasts to acquire unique pieces while supporting local talent.
For more information about the exhibit or to inquire about purchasing the art, please contact the City’s Cultural Arts Division at 248-699-6709.