(Detroit, Michigan – May 17, 2024) – Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) proudly presents Word of Mouth in Mike Kelley’s Mobile Homestead on view from June 28 to October 4, 2024.

Word of Mouth highlights the connective networks of arts workers at MOCAD. Organized collaboratively by MOCAD staff, this group exhibition presents a diverse range of mediums, levels of experience, and points of exploration. The participation of staff from outside the curatorial team highlights the extensive knowledge, labor, and material expertise that exists across the museum. Using a peer-to-peer approach to curatorial decision-making, MOCAD activates its wider creative networks to celebrate acts of collectivity and exchange. Word of Mouth calls attention to the underlying ecosystems that support and sustain the people powering the art world.

The exhibition continues the communal mission of Mike Kelley’s Mobile Homestead, a permanent public artwork located on the museum’s grounds. Kelley conceived it to host experiments deeply tied to community care. 

Participating artists include: Sarah Addy, James Alexander, Judith Banham, Leah Barnett, Sofia Bicego, Thelonius W. Bone, Mophead Bop, Brook, Casey Sayer Brooks, Kyler Clodfelter, Maya Davis, Rachel DeBoard, Doblespiral, Mike Donigan, Bhavika Dugar, Laura D. Gibson, Abel González Fernández, Brea Harris, Michael Hass, Lehna Huie, iT!, Meg Kelley, Miranda Kyle, Mace, Carson Matlock, Cassandra Mayela, Zoelle Patton, Arya Rana, Chris Riddell, Troy Rushing, R. Schade, Daniel Sharp, Mark Sleeman, Paula (Miz Korona) Smiley, and Juvana Soliven.

Join us on Friday, June 28, to celebrate our Summer 2024 Exhibitions. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. 

About MOCAD

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) presents exhibitions and programs that explore the best of contemporary art, connecting Detroit and the global art world. MOCAD focuses on art as a means to nurture social change and human understanding, reflecting our community. We encourage innovative experimentation by artists, musicians, makers, cultural producers, and scholars to enrich all who participate and to educate visitors of all ages in the power of art. Whether from Detroit or worldwide, we welcome creative voices who can guide us to an equitable and inclusive future. We believe that art can change us, and it’s our responsibility to hold a space where challenge, acceptance, hope, and beauty can coincide.

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