The Coney

Detroit’s one and only, The Coney. A messy good time with a stacked menu: all the celebs, big-name laughs, music and unforgettable moments you can handle; all in support of youth arts education in Detroit.

Get your tickets. Be a sponsor. Or do both. Don’t miss this!

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 24

For event related inquiries, please contact us at [email protected]

What is The Coney?

Named after our city’s most delicious dish, The Coney, presented by Rocket, is a celebrity-packed variety show that you don’t want to miss.

Detroit’s biggest stars are coming home, including Kristen Bell, Dax Shepherd, J.K. Simmons, Tim Meadows, Sam Richardshon, Diona Reasonover, Marc Evan Jackson and their friends, for one wild night celebrating everything Motor City; the music, comedy, and plenty of surprises. Will your favorite actor jump onstage for live Motown karaoke? Dominate a Coney eating contest? Hey, anything could happen. But one thing’s for sure: we’re raising money for Detroit youth arts education.

The Coney was created by renowned actor, writer, comedian, and founder of the Detroit Creativity Project, Marc Evan Jackson, in partnership with the Children’s Foundation of Michigan.

The simple (but huge!) goal? To support youth arts education in Detroit. Together, our motivation is grounded in the belief that the arts thrive when funding is thoughtful, informed, steady, and permanent.

Why are the arts essential to youth health and wellbeing?

They foster creativity, build confidence, and enhance cognitive, social-emotional, and motor skills. Creative expression allows kids to process emotions, improve problem-solving abilities, and develop critical thinking while also supporting academic growth. 

Through the generosity of those like you, we’re going to make it happen.

Interested in applying for funding?

Thank you for your interest in applying for funding to receive support for youth arts education. If you want more information on how your organization can receive funding click the button below.

While you wait, we encourage you to prepare by taking the following steps:

1. Learn About Our Funding Priorities

Visit The Cause page and explore the Immediate Impact section to learn more about the youth arts education initiatives this fund will support.

2. Review the Grant Requirements

Visit the Grant Seekers page and, under How to Apply, scroll to Step 4 to review the following resources:

• Grant Application Requirements – An overview of the proposal, budget, and required supporting documents needed for a complete application.
• SMART Objectives Table – A guide to help you prepare the Expected Outcomes section of your application.
• Planned Participant Table – A resource to help you prepare the Planned Participants section of your application.

3. Stay Informed

Sign up for our newsletter to be among the first to know when the application window officially opens.

Thank you again for your interest in supporting youth arts education through The Coney. We look forward to sharing more information after this year’s event.

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