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

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UPCOMING EVENTS

April 10 University of Michigan/Carr Center Dance Day, Detroit School of Arts

April 24 Gathering Orchestra audition deadline (click link for more information and audition requirements) THE INFORMATION IS ATTACHED ( can be placed on the Gathering Orchestra page)

May 1 Jazz Crawl featuring Dan Wilson Group, Detroit Institute of Arts

May 2 Jazz Crawl w/ Dan Wilson Group, “The Club date”, TBA

May 4 -9 The Gathering Orchestra residency Week I, Detroit Unity Temple

May 8 Jazz Crawl featuring The Gathering Orchestra under the director of Rodney Whitaker with guest Mentor Tim Warfield, Detroit Institute of Arts

May 9 Jazz Crawl featuring Rodney Whitaker, Dwight Adams, Tim Warfield, Dana Hall, Brendon Davis, Detroit Historical Society

May 18 – 22 The Gathering Orchestra residency Week II, Detroit Unity Temple

June 22- 26 The Gathering Orchestra residency Week III, Detroit Unity Temple

June 27 The Gathering Orchestra, East Lansing Summer Solstice

July 13 – 25 Carr Center Summer Dance Intensive, Maggie Allesee Dance Studio, Wayne State University

July 25 Summer Dance Showcase

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.