An exclusive Torch of Wisdom ArtEx experience. Enjoy an intimate, curated journey through four distinct Detroit arts and cultural venues.

Step aboard the Art Bus for an intimate, curated journey through four distinctive Detroit arts and cultural spacesStep aboard the Art Bus for an intimate, expertly curated journey through four distinctive Detroit arts and cultural destinations. Along the way, guests will experience a dynamic blend of visual art, live music, poetry, storytelling, engaging conversation, and thoughtfully selected wine tastings.

RHYTHM — Jason Phillips Studio, featuring Allen Dennard, acclaimed Detroit-born trumpeter, composer, recording artist, bandleader, and recipient of the Preservation of Jazz Excellence Award.

VOICE — Irwin House Gallery, featuring Jessica Care Moore, internationally celebrated poet, performance artist, author, and Detroit’s Poet Laureate.

STORY — The Hendrie, featuring Rochelle Wilson-Ellis, U.S. Navy veteran, compelling storyteller, and alumna of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers.

LEGACY — N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art, featuring Dr. George N’Namdi, visionary gallerist, educator, art collector, and pioneering champion of African American and contemporary art.

The journey culminates at the N’Namdi Center with the Legacy Experience and Closing Reception featuring an intimate conversation with Dr. N’Namdi’s remarkable journey. Highlighting his influence on the contemporary art world, and the cultural legacy he has built over than four decades.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon where Detroit’s rhythm, voice, stories, and legacy come together.Serving as the 2026 ArtEx Honorary Chairman, Emmy and NAACP Image Award-winning journalist Ed Gordon—also honored as Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists.