Photography Exhibition & Perspectives Magazine 2026 Launch Party

The Detroit Writing Room and our nonprofit arm Coaching Detroit Forward are excited to invite you to a Photography Exhibition and Perspectives Magazine 2026 Launch Party!

The event celebrates the photos captured by Detroit high school students in Coaching Detroit Forward's Beginner and Advanced Photography Camps as well as articles written by teens who attended our Journalism Camp.

Attendees will have an opportunity to view photos on exhibit at Playground Detroit, a Detroit gallery space. The annual award-winning Perspectives Magazine will also be released at the event. The magazine features the students' stories focused on community news, health, social justice and education as well as students' photos of downtown Detroit, nature, people, events and more.

Photos on display will be auctioned, with live bidding ending at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from photos will be split between the student photographer and CDF.

There will be appetizers and drinks to enjoy while admiring the students' work. Remarks by coaches will be made at 6:30 p.m., and the 2026 Geraldine Madison Trailblazer Fund for Women in Journalism scholarship recipients will be announced. A celebratory toast will follow!

Tickets:

This event is free to attend for students, parents, coaches, Coaching Detroit Forward partners and Detroit Writing Room members.

General admission is $10 for all other guests. All proceeds support Coaching Detroit Forward.

Space is limited. Tickets are first come, first serve! Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2026 or when capacity is reached.

Location:

Playground Detroit

2845 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

Parking:

Street parking is free along Gratiot Avenue and side streets.

Attire:

Come as you are.

Perspectives Magazine 2026:

The annual award-winning print publication will be released at the event. Students, coaches and sponsors will get complimentary copies. Others may purchase a magazine with their ticket in advance. All proceeds benefit Coaching Detroit Forward's free writing and photography programs for students. If you'd like to place a bulk magazine order, please email hello@coachingdetroitforward.org.

We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 20 and celebrating the stories and photos captured by our students!