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This art got selected to be community painted in Paint-By-Number style in Belle Isle
By Jenny Marchi at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
The Detroit Historical Society chose “Currents in Color” by Brontae Williamson to become a mural in Paint-By-Number style on Belle Isle.The mural will be located in The Strand at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.Williamson says her piece reflects diversity between people and the natural world and De...
Key takeaway Currents in Color will be translated into a 32 x 8-foot horizontal mural made of 16 4-foot square paint-by-number style panels.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The selection of "Currents in Color" by Brontae Williamson to become a mural in Paint-By-Number style on Belle Isle reflects the city's ongoing efforts to promote local art and community engagement. By choosing a piece that reflects Detroiters' love for the city's beauty and the natural world, the Detroit Historical Society is highlighting the importance of showcasing the region's unique character. The fact that the mural will be painted by the community in a Paint-By-Number style, honoring Dan Robbins, the Detroit developer of the technique, adds a layer of local significance to the project. As the mural takes shape throughout the summer, it will be interesting to see how it becomes a part of the city's cultural landscape, particularly in the context of the Dossin Great Lakes Museum's maritime history exhibits. The project's accessibility, with panel painting open to the community, will likely attract a diverse range of participants, further enriching the city's vibrant arts scene.
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Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? The Detroit Historical Society chose “Currents in Color” by Brontae Williamson to become a mural in Paint-By-Number style on Belle Isle.The mural will be located in The Strand at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum.Williamson says her piece reflects diversity between people and the natural world and De...
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