Art Impact Connect is an organization dedicated to inspirational projects that signify the synergy between art in all its forms, its impact culturally, socially or emotionally, and its ability to connect people of all backgrounds.

The Alexander Girard Mural Project

This project involves the restoration, reveal and exhibition of the Girard House Mural, created by mid-century designer, Alexander Girard during the summer of 1952 for the exterior dining terrace of his personal residence located at 222 Lothrop Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. The sponsors are Mary Roby, the owner of the mural and Art Impact Connect.

EXHIBITION & TALK

Steps toward Justice: Artis Lane’s Portraits of Rosa Parks

Steps toward Justice features portraits of Rosa Parks by the renowned 94-year-old painter/sculptor Artis Lane, whose bust of Parks was selected for President Biden’s Oval Office.

75th Anniversary Exhibit “For Modern Living ”

75th Anniversary Exhibit and Symposium exploring a watershed moment in Detroit design history: the For Modern Living exhibition held in 1949 at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Archive Project

Volume Two of the The Archive Project, a documentary series from Isabelle Weiss and NEXT:SPACE exploring the studios of independent designers connected to Detroit. This multimedia project offers a deeper look into the processes and perspectives that shape each object and what value we can find in handcrafted, collectible design.

National Trust for Historic Preservation, Council Weekend – Detroit

National Trust for Historic Preservation hosted its National Trust Council Weekend in Detroit and featured a tour and discussion of the preservation and restoration of the McLucas House (1950 Grosse Pointe Farms), the sole-surviving private residence designed by midcentury legend Alexander Girard.