LITERARY ARTIST DR. GLORIA HOUSE
HONORED WITH $50,000 AWARD
We are thrilled to announce poet, essayist, educator, and activist Dr. Gloria House is the 2019 Kresge Eminent Artist. She is the 11th artist to receive the lifetime achievement award, which includes a $50,000 no-strings-attached prize, and recognizes an individual’s distinguished record of professional achievement in the arts, significant impact on their chosen art form, and generous contribution to the growth and vibrancy of Detroit’s cultural environment.