Art Exhibits/ Public Art Program
The City of Farmington Hills boasts several locations for visual art exhibits, including the City Hall Public Art Program and Rotating Exhibits Gallery at the Farmington Hills City Hall, the exhibit halls of The Hawk, Plein Air Artist Gallery at the Heritage Park Nature Center and the Farmington Arts Foundation Gallery, located in Hallway C of the Costick Center.
Exhibits are continuously changing, and feature both local and touring artists and exhibits in many media. The galleries are open during regular business hours and during special events. For more information, call the Cultural Arts Division at 248-699-6709.
City of Farmington Hills Public Art Program
The City of Farmington Hills, believing strongly in the value of the arts, created the Public Art Program in 2010 to enhance the newly renovated Farmington Hills City Hall. The exhibit delights visitors, employees and dignitaries alike with thought-provoking and enjoyable artworks in glass, painting, pottery, wood, fiber, photography, sculpture and mixed media. During the two-year duration of each program, there are exciting on-site events which coincide with the exhibit, providing more exposure with local art collectors and businesses.
This latest exhibit is the eighth phase in the City’s Public Art Program and features work from 66 talented artists from Farmington Hills and surrounding communities. The City gratefully acknowledges the artists who have so generously loaned their work to further enhance the atmosphere of City Hall for visitors and employees. Most of the work is available for sale; the prices and details of the pieces are listed in the Artist Guides below.
Both collections are open: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
View the Farmington Hills Public Art Program CITY HALL Artist GuideView the Farmington Hills Public Art Program HAWK Artist Guide 2026-2027
ROTATING EXHIBITS @ CITY HALL
ROTATING EXHIBITS GALLERY @ CITY HALL
Solo shows are in the Rotating Exhibits Gallery in the wing closest to Council Chambers at City Hall. This opportunity is available to artists who participate in the Public Art Program at City Hall and The Hawk.
August 10 - September 11, 2026
Farmington Public Schools
PTA Reflections Theme: “I Belong”
Student Fine Arts & Photography
September 21 – November 6, 2026
Kathleen Boettcher - Acrylic Paintings
“People and Places”
Artist Talk & Opening Reception – Friday, September 25, 6-8 pm
November 16 – February 19, 2026
David Korelitz - Mixed Media
“The Dimensions We Explore”
Artist Talk & Opening Reception – Friday, November 20, 6-8 pm
March 8 – May 7, 2027
Literary Arts Challenge
“A Response to the Public Art Program”
Reading & Reception – Friday, March 12, 6-8 pm
May 17 – July 31, 2027
Jennifer Maples - Mixed Media
“Words of Positivity”
Artist Talk – Friday, May 21, 6-8 pm
August 9 – October 2, 2027
Farmington Public Schools Students
“PTA Reflections Creativity Challenge”
Thank you to the 68 talented artists who generously loan their artwork to this exhibit. Juried by the Cultural Arts Division, the 80-piece collection includes a variety of art forms and styles for the enjoyment of the thousands of visitors who come to City Hall throughout the year. Landscapes, portraits, nature and animals are the main themes you will find in the Public Art Program. A variety of media is displayed including colored pencil, sculpture, photography, ceramic, collage, drawing, acrylic, oil, watercolor, glass and digital drawing.
Coming up, solo and group shows will be in the Rotating Exhibits Gallery in the wing closest to Council Chambers at City Hall. This opportunity is available to artists who participate in the Public Art Program at City Hall and The Hawk. The program brings art into our daily lives, generates conversation and inspires guests to be creative and enroll in the many art classes and Makerspace workshops offered at The Hawk. If you've enjoyed a piece from this exhibit and would like to own the artwork, most of the artwork on display is for sale and the money goes directly to individual artists.
An artist guide with all of the artists, titles and prices is posted throughout the building. The Public Art Program is open to viewing any time City Hall is open, typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 am- 4:30 pm. For more information on exhibits, call 248-699-6709.
Literary Arts Opportunity
We encourage you to reflect on the diverse collection of individual works of art in this two-year exhibition and use them as inspiration for bringing your words to paper. Be it a stirring poem, an evocative short story, or any other form of literary artistry such as song lyrics or essays, this is an opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to our vibrant cultural arts scene! We envision this project evolving into a compelling collection of written works, encapsulating the diverse voices of our community. Be part of this unique journey and let your words leave a lasting imprint!
 Anita Stromberg - A Poppy
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 Anthony Macioce - Mountain Lakeview |
 Barbara Dorchen - Planet Burning |
 Betsy Besl - Swan Song |
 Cheryl Haithco - Rainy Day Blues |
 Cindy Carleton - Empathetic Misunderstanding |
 Debbie Lim - Up Close and Personal |
 Doug Cannel Painting - Rooftop Promises |
 Fran Seikaly - Yve and Amy
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 Heather Macali - Grimlock |
 Lesa Ferencz - Autumn Winds |
 Madhu Oberoi Art - Landscape |
 Marat Paransky - Violation |
 Neil Ottaviano - Fusion Link |
 Peter Dunn - Framing the Right Rib |
 Peter Dunn - Framing the Right Rib |
 Robert Lampertius - Anything Can be Art |
 WanChaun Kesler Art - DongFeng |
2021 Exhibits at City Hall
November 8 – January 21 – Mary Kondraciuk, Aquarelle Water Photography
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| Artwork by Nihad Dukhan | Artwork by Mary Kondraciuk |
Below are some images from our 2019-2020 exhibition; currently on display.
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| Mjolnir | Wolves |
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| Atomic Garden | Purple Flowers |
 Ann Loveland |
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 Ellen Leever |
 Scott Hocking Faina Lerman |
The City of Farmington Hills invites local artists to submit work for consideration for exhibit as part of the 2027-2029 Public Art Program at The Hawk and Farmington Hills City Hall. This is an opportunity for artists to show their work to a broader audience and be part of a thriving art community.
If you are a local artist interested in loaning a piece of artwork to the City for a two-year exhibit, please apply!
The application for the 2027–2029 Public Art Program for The Hawk and City Hall is available online.
Hawk Application Deadline: June 13, 2027 - Artwork installation: late August 2027
City Hall Application Deadline: September 12, 2027 - Artwork installation: early December 2027
Application information:
The Cultural Arts Division is pleased to invite the public to participate in a literary component to the Public Art Program which explores the relationship between visual and written expression. Being witness to visual art is not a static experience, but rather an ongoing conversation between the artist, the viewer, the writer, and the wider community.
We encourage you to reflect on the diverse collection of individual works of art in this two-year exhibition of the Public Art Program at City Hall or The Hawk Community Center and use the artwork as inspiration for bringing your words to paper.
Whether it is a stirring poem, an evocative short story, or any other form of literary artistry such as song lyrics or essays, this is an opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to our vibrant cultural arts scene! We envision this project evolving into a compelling collection of written works, encapsulating the diverse voices of our community.
We will exhibit the written works in the Rotating Exhibits Gallery of City Hall and get together on March 12, 2027 to have writers read their work for the artists and friends. There was a great turn-out for the 2025 event. Be part of this unique journey and let your words leave a lasting imprint!
Deadline: February 28, 2027
Farmington Hills Public Art Program Exhibit locations and open hours:
City Hall - 31555 Eleven Mile Road, corner of Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills - 77 pieces of artwork on two floors. Open M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
The Hawk - 29995 Twelve Mile Road, east of Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills - 63 pieces of artwork on two floors. Open M-F 5:30 am-9 pm, S & S 8 am-6 pm.
JUNE 5 & 6, 2027
SATURDAY, JUNE 5: 10 am-7 pm
SUNDAY, JUNE 6: 11 am-5 pm
ART on the GRAND is a juried fine arts fair held each year the first weekend in June.
Artists display their artwork in booths set up directly on Grand River Avenue in historic Downtown Farmington.
This fine arts and craft fair has a special place in the hearts of Michigan art lovers because it is art-focused, a desirable size, and takes a hands-on approach. The festival features an array of high-quality art in a variety of price ranges and disciplines including ceramics, jewelry, painting, photography, wood, wearable art, glass, and sculpture.
Presented as a collaboration between Farmington Hills' Cultural Arts Division and Downtown Farmington's Downtown Development Authority, ART on the GRAND will follow all of the State of Michigan rules for outdoor events. For updates about the fair and participating artists, follow ART on the GRAND on social media or visit the ART on the GRAND website.
MICHIGAN MAKERS MARKET @ THE HAWK
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 - 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Discover Handmade Magic at the Lovely Michigan Makers Market at The Hawk
✨ Shop small & support local makers
🎨 Find truly one-of-a-kind treasures
🎁 Perfect for gifts—or treating yourself!
Bring your friends, your family, and your love for all things creative. Come experience the charm, talent, and heart of Michigan’s maker community all in one place! The Michigan Makers Market is an indoor arts and crafts fair that brings together talented artisans offering printmaking, ceramics, jewelry, painting, and all kinds of mixed media available for gift shopping.
Artists will be showcased throughout The Hawk Community Center at 29995 Twelve Mile Road, between Orchard Lake & Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Tables for displaying and selling artwork will be set up throughout the Black Box Theatre, Performance Studio, Exhibit Hall and Theater Lobby. The market will be open to shoppers for one day only, between 10 am and 4 pm on Saturday, October 17. Admission is free.
📍 Don’t miss it—shop local, feel inspired, and make it a day to remember!
#MichiganMakers #ShopLocal #HandmadeWithLove #SupportSmallBusiness #CraftFairFinds
Farmington Hills Public Art Program 2022
The Farmington Hills City Hall is now displaying the latest exhibit of artwork on loan to the City for the next two years, featuring work from 61 talented artists from the Farmington Hills and surrounding communities. Come check it out.
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31555 W. Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI
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