Freshly divorced from one of Michigan’s most powerful men, Jennifer Gilbert is throwing herself into the arts: She’s founded a new arts nonprofit that will open its own state-of-the-art space in Detroit in 2027.
Lumana has been announced as the inaugural cultural anchor for Stanton Yards, a new waterfront destination in Detroit’s Little Village cultural corridor. Founded by entrepreneur, philanthropist and art collector Gilbert, Lumana will be committed to fostering opportunities for artists, designers, and supporting institutions. The organization will provide inclusive programming and cultural engagement to ensure the arts remain an accessible and integral part of the surrounding community.
“I found myself at a new stage in life,” Gilbert told the Free Press, “with a little bit more time on my hands, and freedom and energy to dream of what’s next. It really is the integration of all my passions: art, culture, community, philanthropy, Detroit. What I’m most excited about is the creative process of bringing it to life, and – once it’s here – the community aspect of it. The accessibility and the location, as well as the intent. It’s really not meant to be a one-person show; Lumana will create opportunities for artists, designers and other institutions to do really good, interesting, meaningful, community-minded work there…