ACTIVATE YOUR SPACE!
Design Core Detroit is honored to celebrate the 15th annual Detroit Month of Design from September 1–30, 2025!
Got a space that would be perfect for a design installation, talk, or experience? We want to hear from you!
Sometimes, designers have bold, innovative ideas but need the right venue to bring them to life. If you have a unique space and are excited to host inspiring design programming, apply now—our team will be in touch!
Venue host applications are open from Monday, March 3rd until Friday, June 7, at 11:59 PM EST.
For questions or accessibility assistance, email us at submissions@designcore.org.
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.
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 event organizer. 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.
There is no participation fee for the venue host.
Applicants are not limited to one submission. If you have more than one venue you would like to activate, please fill out another application.
Email questions to: submissions@designcore.org
Application Process
