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Arts & Entertainment

You Said It: What Do the Arts Mean to Dearborn?

From theater and art shows to music to dance, Dearborn has it all. Here, residents talk about why the arts are important to the city.

From the Padzieski Art Gallery to the , the Midwest Sculpture Initiative to the art lining the walls of the , the arts are everywhere in Dearborn. Every week, residents and visitors can experience a multitude of performances, art shows and more.

With the results from the ArtSpace initiative expected to be released this week and the very real possibility of a live/work space for artists looming on the horizon for east Dearborn, we wanted to know what residents think of the arts in Dearborn. At the reception for a show by local photographer Teresa Lousias, we asked attendees: What are the most important groups or performances? What do you love about Dearborn's art scene? Do you think the arts are important to the city?

See what our You Said It responders had to say, then add your own video or written answers!

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