April 12–May 10, 2026
Bloomfield Hills Michigan 48303
United States
The 2026 Graduate Degree Exhibition of Cranbrook Academy of Art opens to the public on April 12, with a special preview on April 11, and will showcase work from 58 graduating Cranbrook Academy of Art students.
Featuring pieces that are the culmination of two years of studio work, visitors will see firsthand what it takes to become tomorrow’s creative leaders. The exhibition will run from April 12 through May 10, 2026, at Cranbrook Art Museum.
A special opening reception will be held on Saturday, April 11, from 6–9pm. Memberships may be purchased in advance via our website or at the door that evening. Non-members can purchase a ticket at the door for the reception for 20 USD.
Open studios: April 18, 1–5pm
Return to campus on Saturday, April 18, from 1–5pm, for open studios—the free, campus-wide event that allows you to explore students' studio spaces and purchase graduate student artwork. General admission to Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science is also free that day, and there are complimentary informal tours of Saarinen House and Cranbrook House & Gardens. Register via Eventbrite.
