The Nia Centre serves as a venue for ArtPrize

By Shelley Irwin

Published September 21, 2026 at 10:42 AM EDT

The Centre's Lauren Thomas and Detroit based artist Jennifer Maples discuss art at the Centre.

The Nia Centre serves as a venue for ArtPrize, the Centre's Lauren Thomas and Detroit based artist Jennifer Maples discuss art at the Centre, this African American cultural nonprofit and community engagement space.

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