Since launching in 2014, Essay'd has:
- published online essays on over 60 Detroit-area artists.
- published a printed version of the first 30 essays in partnership with Wayne State University Press. Volume 2 (essays 31-60) is scheduled for publication in August 2017.
- used the Essay’d project as a starting point to deliver writing workshops, artist talks, readings, and exhibitions.
- received a $30,000 Knight Arts Challenge grant.