Detroiters recognized for their artistic influence

The Detroit Arts, Culture, & Entrepreneurship (ACE) division celebrate Detroiters today who are artistic pioneers. This is the third year for this annual event that recognizes people from Detroit who have had a significant cultural impact on the city and around the globe through their art.

Director of Arts & Culture, Rochelle Riley, recognized this year’s recipients at a program held at The Wright in Downtown Detroit.

This year’s recipients are:

• Dr. Gloria Aneb House
• Amp Fiddler
• Njia Kai
• Henry Harper
• Carole Morriseau

Past honorees include:

• Elizabeth “Betty” Brooks (2022)
• David Dichiera (2022)
• Robert S. Duncanson (2022)
• Leroy Foster (2022)
• Tyree Guyton (2022)
• Vera Heidelberg (2022)
• Artis Lane (2022)
• Charles McGee(2022)
• Carlos Nielbock (2022)
• Dudley Randall (2022)
• Gretchen Valade (2022)
• Marilyn Wheaton (2022)
• Debra White-Hunt (2022)
• Shirley Woodson (2022)
• Jamon Jordan (2022)
• Marion Hayden (2024)
• Hubert Massey (2024)
• Alvin Waddles (2024)
• Madelyn Porter (2024)
• George N’Namdi (2024)