We believe Detroit’s creative community deserves to
be Platformed.
DDD In Session
Each month, Detroit Design District selects 10 artists, creatives, founders, and wellness leaders to host experiences inside one of Detroit’s most special spaces.
This is your opportunity to step into a platform built to host, elevate, and extend your work.
In partnership with MoveDetroit, CreativeMornings/Detroit, and SEEN.
What hosts receive
A Curated, Design-Forward Space
Host your experience inside the iconic Boyer Campbell Building at the Detroit Design District, a cultural space intentionally designed for meaningful gathering, creativity, and connection.
Access to Detroit’s Creative Ecosystem
Connect with a growing network of creatives, founders, artists, and cultural leaders shaping what’s next in Detroit.
Visibility + Amplification
Featured across DDD platforms, community marketing, and ecosystem partners including MoveDetroit, CreativeMornings/Detroit and SEEN, with short-form content capture and editorial storytelling to extend the life of your experience beyond the room.
Revenue + Ownership
You lead the experience, manage your ticket sales, and keep 100% of your event revenue.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Creatives and artists with a strong concept, an intentional point of view, and a desire to create experiences people genuinely want to be part of.
Whether your audience already exists or is just beginning to build, we care most about ideas that feel aligned, alive, and worth gathering around.
WHat can be hosteD
Art or creative workshops / Photography or film experiences / Maker-based sessions in ceramics, textiles, or jewelry / Music performances or listening sessions / Yoga, Pilates, meditation, or breath work / Artist talks or fireside chats / Book readings / Branding, storytelling, or creative skill-building workshops / Fashion or styling experiences / Architecture and design conversations / Portfolio reviews or mentorship sessions / Founder talks / Networking gatherings and more
How it works
1
Tell us about yourself, your concept, audience, and vision for the experience.
Curated Review
2
Our team reviews applications based on concept quality, alignment, and audience potential.
Select Your Date
3
Approved hosts choose from available DDD In Session blocks.
Promote + Prepare
4
DDD supports platform visibility while hosts lead ticketing and audience building.
Host Your Experience
5
Bring your session to life inside Detroit Design District.
investment
$500
DDD IN SESSION HOST FEE
Host fee covers access to Detroit Design District, platform placement, promotional visibility, content support, and connection into the broader creative ecosystem.
Through partnership with MoveDetroit, hosts receive access to a reduced rate not typically offered for the space.
Hosts are responsible for managing their own ticketing and retain 100% of ticket revenue, allowing the experience to support and potentially exceed the upfront investment. Creators are also welcome to co-host sessions or collaborate with partners to share costs and expand reach.
