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Detroit Month of Design in September to Feature AI, Robotics, and Custom Art
By R.J. King,
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In collaboration with Parker’s Alley retailers (located behind the Shinola Hotel), Bedrock will host a weekend-long floral festival Sept. 26-29 to honor Detroit’s urban landscape. There will be floral installations and other Instagrammable photo moments, giveaways, live art, and an array of vendors. // Photo courtesy of Bedrock
Bedrock’s Decked Out Detroit announces it will again partner with Design Core Detroit to celebrate Detroit Month of Design in September.
Detroit Month of Design is a citywide collaboration of creativity that gathers designers and the greater community to celebrate Detroit’s role as a national and global design capital.
Every September, partners across Detroit — from emerging studios to established companies and educational institutions — come together to show off their latest works and ideas. These cross-disciplinary events take place in all corners of the city, highlighting the talent and innovation that makes Detroit a UNESCO City of Design.
In its 14th year, Detroit’s 2024 Month of Design will feature immersive design experiences including exhibitions, installations, studio visits, product launches, artist talks, tours, workshops, and parties.
The 2024 Month of Design theme, “Creative Currents,” pays tribute to Detroit’s unique legacy of artistry and innovation, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary thinking to design a better future.
“Bedrock is committed to showcasing Detroit as a must-see destination and a great place to live, work, and play. We believe the arts are a key component of this,” says Ivy Greaner, COO of Bedrock.
“Our annual partnership with Design Core is an important platform to highlight the immense talent and businesses that call Detroit home and make our city a vibrant locale filled with creativity and ingenuity.”
Bedrock’s Detroit Month of Design experiences include:
Shop and See
For the month of September, five local artists will collaborate with five downtown businesses to exhibit custom artwork — providing visitors with an opportunity to see custom artworks as they shop uniquely Detroit wares.
Participating “Shop and See” artists and retailers:
Visitors of participating Shop & See retailers can scan a QR code to enter to win a limited-edition canvas jacket designed and embroidered by Detroit artist Quinn Faylor . Winners of each of the five jackets will be selected on Tuesday, Oct. 1. For complete sweepstakes rules and information, visit DeckedOutDetroit.com .
Shop and Sip
“Shop and Sip” is a guided tour of the five “Shop and See” art exhibits, led by Detroit influencers. The tour also serves as an exclusive shopping experience with specialty cocktails, limited, in-store promotions, gift bags and gift cards.
This year, there will be two Shop and Sip opportunities: Thursday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 21. For ticket information and additional details, visit DeckedOutDetroit.com .
Black Food & Wine Experience
The Black Food & Wine Experience (BFWE) will make its Detroit debut Sept. 12-14. Three ticketed downtown events will highlight the talents of Black entrepreneurs across the culinary, hospitality and beverage industries.
Founded by Aminah “Chef Mimi” Robinson-Briscoe in Oakland, California in 2016, BFWE showcases and celebrates Black excellence, and the delightful fusion of flavors and rich heritage featured in food, wine and cocktails inspired by African Diaspora.
Kick-off Reception
Thursday, Sept. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Book Tower, 1265 Washington Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226
“Shop Downtown Detroit” is a one-day shopping event with special programming, giveaways, promotions, sidewalk sales and more! This year, the event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28.
In collaboration with Parker’s Alley retailers, Bedrock will host a weekend-long floral festival Sept. 26-29 to honor Detroit’s urban landscape. There will be floral installations and other Instagrammable photo moments, giveaways, live art, and an array of vendors.
Bedrock, Design Core, Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design and the Urban Tech Xchange (UTX) have joined forces to highlight the future of construction and design via robotics, additive manufacturing, parametric design, and artificial intelligence.
Located at 1001 Woodward Ave. from Sept. 5 through Sept. 29, this educational technology hub will offer free programming, showcases, lectures, hands-on workshops, and demonstrations of innovative construction technologies, including a live concrete printer.
Bedrock is a full-service real estate firm founded in 2011. Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $7.5 billion to acquire, develop, and operate more than 140 properties in Detroit and Cleveland with landmark developments at the Hudson’s Site , Book Tower , City Modern , Tower City Center , and the May Company Building .
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