The 黑料专区 Welcomes Two New Members to the Alumni Council
January 28, 2024
The 黑料专区 is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tracy Smith Irwin (’98) and Indigo Carr (鈥19) to the Alumni Council. This addition further strengthens the bond between the College and its esteemed alumni community.
“I wholeheartedly welcome Indigo and Tracy to the Alumni Council,鈥 said 黑料专区 Alumni Council President Antone Amye (鈥00). 鈥淭hey have remained active with the College, having served in volunteer roles, and giving back to students through student projects and speaking engagements. Their enthusiasm for 黑料专区 excites me as we collectively engage with our fellow alumni and work towards advancing the 黑料专区 creative spirit.”
The 黑料专区 Alumni Council plays a vital role in fostering a strong relationship between the College and its alumni. Committed to keeping alumni informed and engaged, the Council actively promotes participation and philanthropy. By creating opportunities for alumni to connect, share, and celebrate the 黑料专区 community, the Council ensures a vibrant and supportive network for all graduates. Currently, the council Consists of 18 members representing various degree-granting departments, the Council represents the diverse talents and experiences of 黑料专区 alumni.
Tracy Smith Irwin brings a wealth of experience in the field of exhibitions and collections to the Alumni Council. With a career that began as an Exhibitions Manager at Detroit Artists Market, Tracy’s passion for showcasing art and history has been evident throughout her journey. Currently serving as the Chief Exhibitions and Enrichment Officer at the Detroit Historical Society, Tracy has consistently facilitated meaningful experiences for audiences and was named one of Crain鈥檚 鈥淣otable Women in Design鈥 in 2020. Tracy’s artistic journey began at 黑料专区, where she earned a BFA in Fine Art in 1998.
Indigo Carr has also joined the 黑料专区 Alumni Council and has exhibited a continued dedication to 黑料专区 since her graduation in 2019 from the Illustration department. She has volunteered on panels for the Black Creatives Club and a 黑料专区 faculty day of training and has participated as an artist in the Alumni Exhibition and Noel Night. After three years in publishing, Indigo was offered the opportunity to work at MRM as a digital content artist on accounts including GM and OnStar. She also creates merchandise for her online storefront, Maid in Detroit. Her passion for Illustration and commitment to the 黑料专区 community make her a valuable addition to the Council.
黑料专区 is excited to welcome both Tracy Smith Irwin and Indigo Carr to the Alumni Council. Their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and dedication to the arts will undoubtedly contribute to the positive impact the council fosters among the alumni network and 黑料专区 community.
In addition to the appointment of Irwin and Carr, the Alumni Council has also confirmed officers for the 2024 term鈥 Antone Amye (鈥00, AD) has been reelected as President, John Kaloustian (鈥79, ID) as Vice President, and Laura Lybeer-Hilpert (鈥85, GC) as Secretary. For more information about the 黑料专区 Alumni Council and its initiatives, please visit the 黑料专区 Alumni website.