the Carr Center | Inspire. Entertain. Challenge. Educate.

Updated Carr Center Health & Safety Policies

New Fall Hours:

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 12 – 5
Thursday 12 – 8
*Gallery open to 8pm on performance nights

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 16 Film @ the Carr – ARTISTS ON SCREEN:
– Make Way for Tomorrow, 2023 (Senghor Reid);
– Love Reigns Supreme, 2025 (Norman Teague);
– How We See Us, 2023 (Sydney James) Learn More
October 23 – January 9 Exhibition – Bridges: Because of Them – Honoring the Past, Uplifting the Present, Shaping the Future in collaboration with the Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club, curated by Henry Harper, Kendale L. Jones and Andre Reed Jr.
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October 30 Film @ the Carr – The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells, 2024 Learn More
November 1 Special Musical Event – Legacy of Rebirth Inc. with Wendell Harrison and guests
November 6 In Concert – Lulu Fall: The Songs That Raised Me
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November 12 Dynamic Sound Bath Meditation with Leslie Love 7:00 p.m.
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November 13 In Concert – A Celebration of …Vincent Chandler with the Urban Art Orchestra Learn More
November 20 Film @ the Carr – Love, Joy and Power: Tools for Liberation, directed by Daresha Kyi, 2025 Learn More
December 5 Special Event Noel Night – Oh Holy Night: A Gospel Christmas, Rudy Hawkins Singers
December 10 Dynamic Sound Bath Meditation with Leslie Love 7:00 p.m.
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December 11 In Concert– A Celebration of …Dwight Adams with the Urban Art Orchestra
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December 17 In Concert – My Voice, My Story: Originals by Lulu Fall
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December 18 Film @ the Carr – Finding Sanctuary: An Evening of Films from the Detroit Narrative Agency Learn More
December 19 In Concert – Brandon Rose and Friends: We’re Giving Back
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All Performances at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted

THE CARR CENTER LIVE

Check out our YouTube channel – THE CARR CENTER LIVE

I just saw this young man throw down on the bass at MSU. Amazing concert led by professor and jazz great Rodney Whitaker’

Emilie Reed

Yesss… He’s a BAD, BAD young man!

Tony Benson
talking about Brandon Rose & Soul Therapy Concert at the Performance Studio

The Carr Center has a unique history in Detroit, fulfilling a critical need for elevating Black artistic excellence in visual arts, dance, arts education, and jazz.

Victoria Johnson, writer

Model D Media

To simply call Rodney (Whitaker)a teacher would be an understatement. He has made such an impact on my life — as he has for so many young musicians — as a teacher, mentor and example of what a man should be.

Ben Williams, Grammy Award Winning Bass Player

at Rodney Whitaker Tribute Concert

The jessica Care moore Vibe Sessions are

Marcus McCray

Vibe Sessions. Let’s goooo!!!!!!!!

Brandee Everett
Commenting on VIBE SESSIONS
curated & hosted by jessica Care moore

Who We Are

the Carr Center leverages the essence of the African American cultural experience to inspire, entertain, challenge and educate. It is a place where artists, across all disciplines, and community come together. We accomplish our mission through three core programs:

the Carr Center Contemporary, The Carr Center Arts Academy and the Carr Center Presents….

Our Mission

the Carr Center is devoted to the preservation, presentation, promotion and development of the African and African American cultural arts traditions within our multicultural community.

Inspire

You cannot touch inspiration but you can feel it. Inspiration is what motivates and drives creativity. Our goal is to inspire creativity in artists, our patrons, and our community through the presentation and teaching of African American cultural arts traditions.

Entertain

To be entertained is a gift from artists and performers to their audiences.

It is a gift of emotion, joy and inspiration. In every presentation, the Carr Center aims to be a platform for unmerited giving.

Challenge

Challenging someone builds strength, character and confidence. All of these nouns are essential to nurturing personal growth. The Carr Center challenges and nurtures both artists and audiences, in order to help them grow.

Educate

Education is power. The Carr Center creates opportunities for unique educational experiences in order to preserve African and African American cultural arts traditions and empower future generations to make new traditions their own.