The Metro: Season Fair brings contemporary art to Michigan Central, highlighting 10 Detroit artists

September 22, 2025

Season Fair is a new contemporary art fair debuting at Michigan Central this month as part of Detroit Month of Design.

An interior view of the renovated Michigan Central Station.

An interior view of the renovated Michigan Central Station.

Season Fair is a new contemporary art fair debuting at Michigan Central this month as part of Detroit Month of Design.

Financially supported by The Gilbert Family Foundation, the fair will gather 11 leading galleries from across North America. Ten Detroit-based artists will be featured alongside special projects, artist talks and civic engagement. 

The Metro’s Tia Graham spoke with Akua Hill, director of arts and culture at the Gilbert Family Foundation and Amani Olu, founder and curatorial director of Season Fair. 

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  • Tia Graham is a reporter and Weekend Edition Host for 101.9 WDET. She graduated from Michigan State University where she had the unique privilege of covering former President Barack Obama and his trip to Lansing in 2014.

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