Schinkel Fine Art Gallery

Overview

Long awaited for newly renovated art gallery for internationally acclaimed Detroit artists Linda + Theodore Schinkel exhibit artwork exploring the sublime to unlock dreams. The history of The Moross House inspires Schinkel Fine Art gallery and entrepreneurship. The Schinkel Fine Art Gallery at the Moross House is located in the oldest brick dwelling in Detroit built by Christopher Moross. Christopher Moross (1821-1901), descendant of one of Detroit’s early French families, was a brick mason. Christopher built two brick homes on the property, one to live in and the other to rent. His father, Victor, acquired the land in 1843, originally part of the Riopelle Farm. Construction occurred between 1843 and the early 1850s; exact dates are not available. The distinguished home is a Greek Revival townhouse and the oldest brick dwelling in the city of Detroit.

Union Colonel Freeman Norvell, Michigan State Senator and University of Michigan Regent, and his family lived in the house. While residing in the home, Freeman was co-owner of the Detroit Free Press. Colonel Freeman fought at the decisive 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, where Lee was defeated. Freeman was the son of United States Senator John Norvell, one of the first two U.S. Senators from Michigan. Now an interactive art experience of original works throughout this historic property guests are enriched by the property's presence and testament to Detroit history. Formerly the Moross Museum, it was operated by the Detroit Historical Society and the Detroit Garden Center and housed community events. This property is returning to its past and once again will serve the community as an attraction unlike any other. The backyard garden exhibits a collection of outdoor works throughout an alleyway, inside a historic potting shed and a center half grassy half brick paver courtyard. Additional artists are included in rotating exhibitions.

The art gallery experience located in this historic property is also available for rentals providing the perfect setting for 20-250 guests depending on indoor and outdoor use. This urban art gallery in a legendary Detroit location with a backyard garden oasis is the perfect setting for board meetings, company gatherings, private parties, weddings and fundraisers. Key features include an art gallery experience in a historic property, a newly renovated designer kitchen, and a newly landscaped garden with an over fifty year old charming potting shed - none of which can be found elsewhere. Free street parking is available in front on Jefferson and in back of the property on Woodbridge. Diversified Members Credit Union adjacent parking lot on Woodbridge free to Schinkel Fine Art guests and renters after 4:30pm Monday - Thursday, after 6:00 on Friday, after 1:00pm on Saturday and all day Sunday. Schinkel Fine Art gallery at the Moross House with entrances/exits both in front on Jefferson and in back on Woodbridge is highly suitable for valet services.