GHOSTLIGHT
Where Art + Community = CHANGE
Our Vision
...is simple, but not small. All of our work is focused around one goal, to build a truly sustainable arts eco-system where non-profit, for-profit, community, and social enterprise models intersect with inention.
About
GHOSTLIGHT exists as a conduit. We connect the artist, audience, patron, and community -- using the performing arts to tear down walls and build bridges.
GLAI
The GhostLight Arts Initiative is a non-prioft organisation dedicated to the use of the creative, performing, and media arts as catalysts for social progress. Our goal is to leverage every artistic avenue to create tangible and sustainable impact across social and cultural systems. This impact is felt broadly through programming targeted with a national reach, and locally with efforts designed specifically to empower the city of Detroit.
GLP
GhostLight Creative Productions Incorporated is a full-service, for-profit production company specializing in the creation of original film, theatrical, media, and performance content; offering high-end, wrap-around event production services at a Broadway calibre. We produce the highest quality content while using our art to uplift the underrepresented, and tell stories that are both compelling and complex.
OTF
The Obsidian Theatre Festival exists as a platform for emerging Black voices in theatre and film. Actors, writers, musicians, and dancers, capture the richness of Black stories, moving beyond stereotypes and tropes. OTF uplifts the stories & storytellers; providing the community with the platform it deserves by way of a fresh new stage upon which these stories will be meaningfully celebrated.
EM
EncoreMichigan.com is the premiere digital hub for the performing arts community in Michigan. More than just a website, we offer a space for community to gather, engage, and celebrate each other. With news, open forums, casting and job postings, along with featured articles -- EncoreMichigan provides access to performing arts content statewide.
Impact
GLAI - non-profit
Programming
As our non-profit arm, GLAI leads our programmatic growth -- serve the community by increasing access to arts education, workforce development, and artistic expression.
Our key programs include:
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The Detroit Artist Fellowship Program
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The Young Artist Workshop
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The Neighborhood Engagement Program
This past year we launched the Inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conference. IMPACT is an annual gathering for artists, educators, and community.
GLP - for-profit
Services
Ghostlight Creative offers client services across a variety of artistic areas and skill sets. Our team provides wrap-around support with decades of experience.
Services Include:
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Event Management & Production
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Film Production
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Podcast Production
Previous Clients Include:
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The Public Theater (NY)
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The Fiat Chrysler African Ancestry Network
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The Detroit Justice Center
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Kresge Arts In Dertoit
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The Black Lives Matter Global Network
OTF & EM - storytelling
Changing the Narrative
Art, at its best, can do three things:
Show us Who We Were
Show Us Who We Are
Show us Who We Can Become.
The Obsidian Theatre Festival exists as a platform for emerging Black voices in theatre and film. We use these art forms to foster understanding across cultures and to uplift underrepresented voices.
EncoreMichigan is an equally important endeavor. EM is a hub, a digital space where the performing arts community can gather to connect, engage, and experience the value of community in the arts.
Partners, Sponsors, & Donors
None of our work would be possible without the amazing support of our corporate partners, sponsors, and philanthropic supporters.
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Get Involved
It takes a village to move a mountain.
...okay, that's not exactly the right saying, but we can't build without you. So, whether you want to volunteer at an event, want to attend one of our workshops, know of an emerging artist in need of support, or think you might want to join the team, sign up and you'll hear from us soon.