Metropolitan Museum Of Design Detroit
from February 4- March 4 is located at 905 Henry St. 3rd floor, Detroit Michigan USA
CURRENTLY IN PROCESS OF EXHIBITION EXCHANGE
Starting February 4: open 11-4pm Wed.-Sat. or docent guided reservations; Sat.by appointment.
Free and open to the public + some special happenings are fund-raisers
exhibition reveals the effects that nature, design and the arts have on brain wellness. The mindfulness of healing influences designers, artists and thinkers. MM-O-DD provides access to the awareness of creativity for an individuals wellness. MM-O-DD defines wellness as a dynamic process that makes us feel more conscious about our decisions towards a more balanced, healthier lifestyle. MM-O-DD subscribes to the S.P.E.C.I.E.S. model which includes seven fundamentals.
BIOMIMICRY Definition: Biomimicry looks at the systems and functions (engineering) in nature for sustainable design solutions including regenerative challenges. "Biomimicry is an innovative technique that reconnects designers with 3.8 billion years of nature's wisdom, enhancing the refinement and invention of environmentally-positive products, processes, and systems. “ Quote by Richard Altherr ( MM-O-DD's Director of Biomimicry)
To be a relevant resource for Black and BIPOC to share, enlighten, engage and educate communities across the globe as a unified concern not bound by color but brought together a passion for the arts to become knowledgeable and aware of the legacy of Black Design. Creating educational platforms from the ground level will be vital to keeping the legacies alive, vibrant, and current.
NEUROPLASTICITY + WOLFGANGGANG (AKA JAMIE WINEMAN) SOLO SHOW
The A-Z calendar of Exhibitions, Programs and events are the following. January 21: The History & Mystery of the Fashion Stylists closes. February 4th - March 4th: Neuroplasticity + February 4th - April 4 +: both Honoring Black Design. February 5th: Motown Love in collaboration with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
FUNDRAISER MISSION
MM-O-DD PROVIDES ACCESS TO DETROIT YOUTH PROGRAMMING FOR EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT AND EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO DIVERSE COMMUNITIES, ESPECIALLY TOWARD A PERSONAL PASSION AND/OR A PROFESSION WITHIN THE DESIGN INDUSTRY. THE CAREER AS A FASHION STYLIST EXISTS AS AN OPTION TO CREATE SEEMINGLY EFFORTLESS MAGIC.
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SPONSORSHIP
HONORING BLACK DESIGN
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THANK YOU!
Donors, Sponsors, Alliances, Community collaboratives, Businesses and Individuals
We appreciate those who value design learning. Together we are making a difference.
We explore the past, dive into current innovation and ignite interest to discover the future of the Design Industry.
MM-O-DD is an AH-HA spark with innovative programming opening doors to the Design Industry.
*Abeesa, *Art Impact Connect, * Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation, American Alliance Of Museums, *American Association of State and Local Historical Museums, * Anew Life Prosthetics and Orthotics, *Arrow Office Supply, * Banner Signs, Bees In The D, * Belle Isle Aquarium, * Belle Isle Conservancy, * BlueWorld Productions, * Build Institute, * Caleb Joye Films, CCS:College For Creative Studies: Departments: Color and Material Design + Fashion Design + Jewelry Design,
City of Detroit Arts, Cultue and Entrepreneuership Office, * Channel Iris, * Collected Detroit, * Culture Sourse, * Cuisine De' La Karine, DAXTON, * Detroit Center For Design And Technology (LTU), Design Core Detroit, Design Core Network, * Detroit Design Festival, Detroit Month Of Design, Detroit Hives * Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, * Downtown Boxing Gym-Youth Program, * Display Group,
DNR: Department Of Natural Resources Outdoor Adventure Center, * Fantasee Lighting, * FastSigns Detroit,* Global Ties > Detroit, GuideStar, * Hedgehog Health, Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program (U of M), * Ideation Orange, Industrial Sewing And Innovation Center (ISAIC), Jenesis Entertainment and Staffing, Kaftan Designs, Lost Artists Collective, Matthew Honkanen, *Michigan Museum Association, * Michigan Science Center, Might Real Queer Detroit, * Nature Comes Standard LLC, * Pernod Ricard, * Robert C. Jones Foundation, S. Kay Young Photography, The Lazov Agency, * Uniland Corp., * W/Purpose, * Wrighteous Designs
* Financial and/or In-Kind contributions
