April 18, 2026
OPEN STUDIOS 2026 - Registration Open!
Visit Cranbrook Academy of Art and Cranbrook Educational Community campus on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1-5pm! Event details and maps will be added as the event approaches.
OPEN STUDIOS is the only time of year the public can explore the studios of Cranbrook Academy of Art! Student artwork will be for sale.
- Explore the private studio spaces of Cranbrook Academy of Art artists
- Purchase graduate student art
- Receive free admission to Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science (paid admission is required for Mystery of the Mayan Medallion, the Acheson Planetarium, and exploreLAB)
- Take a free, self-guided tour of Cranbrook House & Gardens
- Enjoy on-site food trucks
If you are not able to join us for OPEN STUDIOS this year, and are interested in future events, please click here to sign up for email notifications.
Check-in Locations
Please park in one of our designated lots. A shuttle will drop you off at check-in and other locations.
Parking and Transportation
Multiple free parking lots will be available. Please note that not all lots have shuttle service.
Accessibility
The New Studios Building of Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum, and Cranbrook Institute of Science are the only wheelchair-accessible areas during OPEN STUDIOS. The New Studios Building houses the Cranbrook Academy of Art Ceramics, Fiber, and Metalsmithing studios.
OPEN STUDIOS is a free public event. Whether you are a repeat visitor or a new Cranbrook fan, we appreciate your donations to our annual fund, which supports many initiatives, including OPEN STUDIOS. Click here to donate.