{"id":29531,"date":"2018-07-20T14:56:43","date_gmt":"2018-07-20T14:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artzealous.com\/?p=29531"},"modified":"2018-07-20T15:12:09","modified_gmt":"2018-07-20T15:12:09","slug":"meet-the-mind-behind-detroits-first-art-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artzealous.com\/meet-the-mind-behind-detroits-first-art-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Mind Behind Detroit’s First Art Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
The city of Detroit is gearing up for today’s kickoff of its inaugural Detroit Art Week<\/a>. From July 20-22, 2018, visitors will be given the opportunity to explore galleries, enjoy museum tours, visit studios of local artists, and various special programs alongside the parties, music, nightlife, and culinary experiences that make summers in Detroit so exceptionally beautiful.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n DAW<\/a> is produced by Olu & Company<\/a>. They are a powerhouse firm that provides marketing and business consulting services to individuals, companies, and organizations in the arts. Under the vision of Amani Olu, who we featured in “30 under 30-ish<\/a>,” we had<\/em> to figure out how he does it all. Lucky for us, we managed to grab a few minutes of his time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Art Zealous: Hometown?<\/strong><\/p>\n Amani Olu:<\/strong> Philadelphia, PA<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b> AO:<\/strong> The Story of English<\/i>\u00a0by Robert McCrum, Robert MacNeil, and William Cran.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b> AO:\u00a0<\/strong>Our mission is to promote Detroit artists, galleries, and cultural institutions worldwide. In doing so, we aim to inspire local and visiting art practitioners and professionals, help stimulate the local art economy and small businesses, and show everyone a great time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nAZ: Currently reading?<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAZ: Detroit is becoming a global destination for experiencing contemporary art and well on its way to becoming an \u201cart capital,\u201d what are some of your goals for Detroit Art Week?<\/strong><\/p>\n