555 Arts is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to providing space for the arts to thrive. Founded in 2002, 555 Arts rented, renovated, and moved from Ann Arbor, to Ypsilanti, and then to Detroit. We are now establishing a permanent art space in Detroit for artists to live, work, and create art in the Poletown neighborhood on Detroit's near east side. Artists housing will be provided
in a renovated 1912 home, studio space will be provided in the 30,000 sq.ft. 555 Banner Tobacco Building adjacent to the artists housing. This brick and timber warehouse will provide 5 floors of artists studios, gallery space, workshops, and community arts space. Situated between the house and studios is an outdoor Foundry for casting iron, an art park, and work space. Our artists in residence actively participate in the construction, renovation, and development of the facilities thru our We Build It Residency. 555 Arts is lead by a small team of artists and supported by volunteers and community members. Our vision is to infuse the surrounding community with public art and provide artists the support they need to create and engage the community.
