This September, Detroit Month of Design is back for its 12th edition. The 2022 festival will offer events and experiences that can be enjoyed outside, safely indoors, or from the comfort of home.
If you own or manage a space that you'd like to activate with Detroit Month of Design programming, we want to hear from you! Sometimes a designer has a great idea for an installation, talk or experience but need a venue. If you have a cool space and want to open your doors for design programming, complete this application and a member of our team will contact you.
Applications for venue host are open from Monday February 25th and will close on Friday, July 1st at 11:59pm EST. If you have questions or if you need disability assistance to complete this form kindly email: submissions@designcore.org.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
Venue opportunities are open to the public. We place an emphasis on venues located in Detroit, but are open to submissions from regional businesses and organizations.
FUNDING
Host venues are asked to open up their space in-kind if paired with a designer. The remainder of the event programming is funded, managed and implemented by the organizing designer. Design Core does not offer micro-grants to independent event organizers . We recommend all designers have a plan in place to attain the financial and technical support needed to execute their event or experience.
PARTICIPATION FEE
There is no participation fee for venue host.
TIMELINE
February: Open call is published
April: Applications close, designers notified
May: Venues contacted by Design Core
June: Design Core works to pair designers with a host venue.
July: Design Core finalizes matchmakings and pairings
August: Event promotion and planning
September: Detroit Month of Design!
October: Submit your event survey provided by Design Core Detroit
About Detroit Month of Design
The Detroit Month of Design is annual festival highlighting multi-disciplinary design practices throughout the city. This citywide celebration gathers designers, business owners, consumers and enthusiasts to honor and recognize Detroit's role as a national and global design capital. The festival is an opportunity for makers and the greater community to experience the latest works and ideas by Detroit's top design talent.
About Design Core Detroit
Design Core Detroit's mission is to establish Detroit as a recognized and valued world-class resource for creative talent by strengthening design-driven businesses. In addition to providing traditional business support services to design businesses, Design Core works to grow the market for Detroit design and works to position Detroit design as having unique value. Design Core is a department within College for Creative Studies. As the steward of Detroit’s UNESCO City of Design designation, Design Core also serves as the convener and backbone organization for the Detroit City of Design initiative.
Applicants are not limited to one submission. Please fill out another application to be considered for other opportunities.
Email questions to: submissions@designcore.org.
Design Core Detroit is honored to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the Detroit Month of Design September 1st -30th.
Volunteering for Design Core puts you in the middle of one of the country’s largest and most dynamic design experiences. Whether you’re a design enthusiasts or creative professional, there are opportunities for you to be a part of Detroit Month of Design while having a social impact. Complete this application and a member from our team will contact you. Applications to volunteer are open February - August.
Who is eligible to apply? Volunteer opportunities are open to the public.
Volunteer opportunities includes the following:
- Promotion: Distribute maps, posters, and other promotional materials around the city and metro area leading up to the festival.
- Décor: You can’t have a festival without a good vibe! We have been lucky to have many artists volunteer their time and skill to help create installations and experences to add that extra je ne sais quoi to Detroit ‘s Month of Design happenings.
- Day-of Team: Help execute day-of tasks like setting up, check-ins, tear down and more for larger events (Detroit’s Month of Design Kick-Off Party, Eastern Market After Dark, Commerce Awards Ceremony, Youth Design Days).
- Information Guide: Assist attendees with suggestions or directions to Detroit’s Month of Design events.
- Drinks x Design: Day-of assistance at our monthly Drinks x Design events.
About Detroit Month of Design The Detroit Month of Design is annual festival highlighting multi-disciplinary design practices throughout the city. This citywide celebration gathers designers, business owners, consumers and enthusiasts to honor and recognize Detroit's role as a national and global design capital. The festival is an opportunity for makers and the greater community to experience the latest works and ideas by Detroit's top design talent.
About Design Core Detroit
Design Core Detroit's mission is to establish Detroit as a recognized and valued world-class resource for creative talent by strengthening design-driven businesses. In addition to providing traditional business support services to design businesses, Design Core works to grow the market for Detroit design and works to position Detroit design as having unique value. Design Core is a department within College for Creative Studies. As the steward of Detroit’s UNESCO City of Design designation, Design Core also serves as the convener and backbone organization for the Detroit City of Design initiative.
Applicants are not limited to one submission. Please fill out another application to be considered for other opportunities.
Email questions to: submissions@designcore.org.
Kindly complete this event form and submit your participation fee by Friday, July 1st. This form will ask for all the required copy and graphics assets that will be used to create your online calendar listing and to promote your event.