MetroArts Detroit
Featuring a diverse group of artists from the metro Detroit Area
Thee
Plastic Dolls
Founded in 2020, Thee Plastic Dollz is a hip-hop dance group led by co-directors and choreographers Derrick Finley and Marisa Petrarca. This group is made up of professional dancers from all across the Detroit area – some of which are on the Detroit Pistons dance team. Whether it be performing at the Exhibit 8 Studio’s showcase or creating music videos, the passion for dance, tight choreography, and edgy looks rings true in every ‘Thee Plastic Dollz’ performance.
Sculptor
Retrospective
Join us as we look back at some of our favorite sculptors in our Season 10 Sculptor Retrospective!
Half Way There
Originating from the Midwest USA in Pontiac, Michigan, Half Way There (HWT) is a 5-piece collective band with a laidback one drop reggae style. HWT is accustomed to playing late night shows at local breweries and Midwest Festivals. A positive vibe and camaraderie from mutual friends was established to form this band, which strives to share unifying, positive and relatable messages to listeners. The band consists of 5 friends which include: Aaron Brown (Keys/Vocals), Tim Schneider (Guitar/Vocals), Dave Schultz (Bass), Paul Garvey (Drums), Josh Meyers (Lead Guitar). HWT released an EP called The Skeleton Sessions in 2017 available on Itunes, CD Baby, and Spotify. 2 new singles have been released in 2019 and 2020, “Eyes on You” and “Revolution”.