LifelongCreative Growth

We bring together artists, neighbors, and educators to host classes and events so that we can develop our creative and teaching practices as a community.

A Space to Build Community Around Your Creative Practice

It's one thing to take a workshop. It's another to be surrounded by an ongoing intergenerational community of supporters that inspire you and spur you on, through the ups and downs, over the course of your creative life.

Intergenerational

Kids, teens, young adults, adults, and elders learning together—each group's strengths helping overcome another's challenges.

Place-Based

Our brick-and-mortar hub creates a physical home for creative community in the neighborhood.

Connected

The NAS Network extends in-person learning online, helping communities grow and connect.

Our Learning Ecosystem

Multiple pathways to creative growth through platforms, communities, and neighborhood collaborations

For Teaching Artists

RESIDE residencies, NAS Hub space, and the NAS Network platform provide comprehensive support for developing your teaching practice and leading community-led learning.

Learning Communities

From Spatial Sound to Slow Stitch, BIPOC Fiber Club to Lindy Hop—join specialized communities where you can deepen your craft and grow together.

Active Communities

Multi-year learning communities building knowledge together

BIPOC Fiber Club

Fiber Arts & Community

A welcoming space for BIPOC fiber artists to gather, share techniques, and build community through textile arts. Monthly meetups include weaving, knitting, crocheting, and other fiber practices.

Etude Open Stage

Musical Practice & Performance

We partner with EtudeProduction.org to support artists and their open stage program that matches performers with spaces.

Detroit Soundmapping Collective

Soundmapping & Place-Based Storytelling

Creating geotagged audio experiences that map neighborhood stories, memories, and soundscapes across Detroit.

Sidewalk Detroit

Spatial Justice & Community Storytelling

SidewalkDetroit.com explores spatial justice through community engagement and neighborhood storytelling. Their headquarters are at NAS.

Forest School Detroit

Nature-Based Learning

Nature-based learning and outdoor education experiences for all ages, connecting community members with the natural world.

Spatial Audio Community

Spatial Audio & Sound Design

Exploring immersive sound design, spatial audio technologies, and sonic experiences. Creating pathways to emerging careers in audio technology.

Your Path at NAS

We create pathways for deepening engagement with creative community

Guest

Attend workshops, events, and meetups. Explore what draws you.

Member

Join regularly, participate actively, build connections over time.

Teaching Artist

Lead classes, host events, shape the community's learning journey.

Ready to Join Our Community?

Whether you're looking to take a class, teach a workshop, or connect with creative neighbors, there's a place for you at NAS.