Scarab Club, Art museum in Cultural Center Historic District, Detroit, United States.
Description
The Scarab Club is an art museum located in a historic building within Detroit's Cultural Center district, serving as a working space for artists and art enthusiasts. The Arts and Crafts style structure contains galleries, active artist studios, and gathering spaces.
History
The institution was founded in 1907 as the Hopkin Club before adopting its current name and purpose. In 1928, it relocated to the current Arts and Crafts style building that remains its home today.
Culture
The ceiling beams in the lounge bear signatures from visiting artists, creating a visual record of connections to the wider art world. These inscriptions tell the story of artists who gathered and exchanged ideas here.
Practical
Visitors can explore exhibitions and artist studios within the building, which is conveniently located near other cultural institutions in the district. Weekday visits offer the best chance to see active studio work and current exhibitions.
Did you know?
The exterior displays decorative mosaic tile work created in the 1980s by a junior artist associated with the club. These tiles add a distinctive visual character to the building's facade that blends historical craftsmanship with later artistic contributions.
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