By Benicia Ciara, TMDN
Detroit’s Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship has unveiled the final installation in its series of nine city Art Alleys. The newest space — Passage to Wellbeing Alley — is designed to promote mental health, community connection, and access to nature.
Rochelle Riley, Detroit’s Director of Arts and Culture, highlighted the project’s connection to Mayor Mike Duggan Blight to Beauty initiative, which transforms neglected areas into vibrant public spaces that inspire pride across neighborhoods.
The Art Alleys initiative was made possible by a $3 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), approved by the Detroit City Council.
“This is a trailblazing project,” Riley said, noting that alley transformations could soon expand citywide through resident-led efforts.
Riley also spoke on behalf of Tammy Black, owner of Passage to Wellbeing, saying:
“It’s amazing when you see the beauty of this. Look at what we can do when we act like who we are. Art is not a hobby — it is a business.”
Residents are encouraged to explore all nine completed Art Alleys across Detroit, each showcasing a unique vision of creativity, healing, and hope.1. North End Arts Alley
9400 Oakland, Detroit, MI 48211
(between Owen and Westminster streets)
2. Grand River Arts Alley
6559 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48208
(next to the Dabls MBAD African Bead Museum)
3. Burrell Trail Arts Alley
7601 Harper Ave, Detroit, MI 48213
(between Townsend and Baldwin streets)
4. Yellow Brick Road Arts Alley
14208 East Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48215
(between Lakewood and Newport streets)
5. Bailey Park Arts Alley
2701 Elmwood, Detroit, MI 48207
(between Hunt and Charlevoix streets)
6. Old Redford Arts Alley
17330 Lahser, Detroit, MI 48219
(between Lahser and Greydale Avenue)
7. Bagley Arts Alley
2631 Bagley, Detroit, MI 48216
(next to the Roberto Clemente Recreation Center)
8. Snowden-Hartwell Arts Alley
17129 Snowden, Detroit, MI 48235
(between Snowden and Hartwell streets)
9. Passage to Wellbeing Arts Alley
14600 Korte St, Detroit, MI 48215
(between Manistique and Philip streets)
