Little Village Library

Asmaa Walton, an independent curator and founder of Black Art Library, has curated the new Little Village Library.

 
Located within one of the Shepherd’s transepts, the library is a public archive dedicated to artists of color who have made significant contributions to the arts in Michigan and beyond. Moreover, the church’s confessionals have been repurposed into reading booths, providing the public with a space to enjoy.
 
“Art is essential in starting important conversations and changing opinions. My work with Black Art Library has been dedicated to promoting arts education on Black art and visual culture, ensuring that this is accessible to all communities and filling gaps that our institutions have left. I am thrilled to partner with Anthony and JJ and curate the Little Village Library, which will create substantial change in Detroit, offering greater resources and making art more accessible to local communities,” said Asmaa Walton, curator of the Little Village Library.