Event Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS
B'moor Nourished Free Pantry
Join us for our weekly B’moor Nourished Free Pantry! Our community free store is open every Friday at 3 pm, rain or shine.
No ID required.
We do not deliver but you may pick up for others.
THANK YOU to our pantry partners!
Healthy Homes: A Community Discussion on Air Quality in Detroit
Are you a woman between 18 and 45 years old living in the Brightmoor area who is passionate about the health of your home environment?
Join us for an enlightening evening hosted by the Community Engagement Core (CEC) of the Center for Leadership and Environmental Awareness and Research (CLEAR) at Wayne State University. We're diving into the world of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and how they could be impacting your health and home.
Learn about VOCs, common household chemicals that might be affecting your air quality, and discover practical steps to reduce them.
Interactive Activities:
- Create your own non-toxic cleaning spray to take home.
- Sign up to participate in a study to measure the VOC levels in your home.
- One lucky attendee will win an air quality monitor to ensure a safer environment for your loved ones.
- Meet and connect with fellow Detroit women who share your concern for wellness and environmental health.
- Enjoy a complimentary pizza as you engage in enriching discussions.
This event is a unique chance to empower yourself with knowledge, enhance your living space, and connect with like-minded women. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference in your life and community. We can't wait to welcome you!
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/clear-forum
The event is hosted by Wayne State University & Brightmoor Artisans Collective.
B'moor Nourished Free Pantry
Join us for our weekly B’moor Nourished Free Pantry! Our community free store is open every Friday at 3 pm, rain or shine.
No ID required.
We do not deliver but you may pick up for others.
THANK YOU to our pantry partners!
Earth Day Garden Work Day
Join us on April 19th for a day of community action and celebration in honor of Earth Day! The Brightmoor Artisans Collective invites you to our Learning Garden for a hands-on event where we'll be preparing our space for new growth and development.
Event Details
Date: April 19th
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Brightmoor Artisans Collective — Learning Garden
Activities
Removing the Fence Line: Help us create a more open and inviting space.
Cleaning Up the Alleyway: Join in our efforts to beautify the surrounding areas.
Removing Brush: Clear the way for new raised bed installations, making room for future planting.
What to Bring
For your comfort and safety, please wear:
Long Pants and Sleeves
Closed-Toed Shoes
Sunblock and Hats to protect against the sun
Refreshments
Light refreshments will be provided to keep you energized throughout the morning.
Join the “After Party”: NBB Greenhouse
After the workday, we encourage you to visit the Neighbors Building Brightmoor Greenhouse event happening just a block from our center. It's a great opportunity to exchange seeds and ideas with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
Join us in making a positive impact on our community and environment. We look forward to working alongside you to enhance our garden and celebrate Earth Day together!
B'moor Nourished Free Pantry
Join us for our weekly B’moor Nourished Free Pantry! Our community free store is open every Friday at 3 pm, rain or shine.
No ID required.
We do not deliver but you may pick up for others.
THANK YOU to our pantry partners!
B'moor Nourished Free Pantry
Join us for our weekly B’moor Nourished Free Pantry! Our community free store is open every Friday at 3 pm, rain or shine.
No ID required.
We do not deliver but you may pick up for others.
THANK YOU to our pantry partners!
B'moor Nourished Free Pantry
Join us for our weekly B’moor Nourished Free Pantry! Our community free store is open every Friday at 3 pm, rain or shine.
No ID required.
We do not deliver but you may pick up for others.
THANK YOU to our pantry partners!
B'moor Nourished Free Pantry
Join us for our weekly B’moor Nourished Free Pantry! Our community free store is open every Friday at 3 pm, rain or shine.
No ID required.
We do not deliver but you may pick up for others.
THANK YOU to our pantry partners!
Farmers Market & Resource Fair
It’s market season!
Join us every Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm at Brightmoor Artisans Collective for our weekly Farmers Market & Resource Fair.
Our market features the B’moor Nourished Free Pantry for the first hour, hosted in partnership with Metro Food Rescue and others.
From 3 pm - 6 pm, visitors are invited to shop at local vendor booths and connect with visiting community resource organizations. The market is available every Friday, June -September each year.
PARKING:
Parking is available in our lot from the Fenkell driveway; Our West Parkway entrance will be closed to vehicles due to pedestrian traffic.
TRANSIT:
We are located on line 18 at Fenkell & West Parkway. Stop ID: 5080
To register as a vendor, please fill out an application.
BAC Member Meeting
Brightmoor Artisans invites you to attend our quarterly member meeting! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with your neighborhood food hub. Brightmoor residents and community allies are welcome to attend and bring a neighbor or friend.
AGENDA
Community mingle
BAC Program updates
Summer Resource Fair & Market Juneteenth Celebration
Sign Up for Brightmoor Fall Fests planning committees (Harvest Fest & Trunk or Treat)
Community Announcements
If you would like to request agenda topics or meeting time for your organization or project, contact rachel@brightmoorartisans.com
Farmers Market & Resource Fair
Join us every Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm at Brightmoor Artisans Collective for our weekly Farmers Market & Resource Fair.
Our market features the B’moor Nourished Free Pantry for the first hour, hosted in partnership with Metro Food Rescue and others.
From 3 pm - 6 pm, visitors are invited to shop at local vendor booths and connect with visiting community resource organizations. The market is available every Friday, June -September each year.
PARKING:
Parking is available in our lot from the Fenkell driveway; Our West Parkway entrance will be closed to vehicles due to pedestrian traffic.
TRANSIT:
We are located on line 18 at Fenkell & West Parkway. Stop ID: 5080
To register as a vendor, please fill out an application.
3rd Annual JUNETEENTH Farmers Market & Resource Fair
Happy Juneteenth!
Join us for our annual Juneteenth celebration— visitors will find all their favorite market day attractions as well as some special events throughout the day.
SCHEDULE
2:00 pm- 3:00 pm: Juneteenth Jam & Jelly Cooking Class (1 hour. Seating is limited to 25 participants. This class is free but requires pre-registration)
3:00 pm-4:00 pm: B’moor Nourished Free Pantry
3:00 pm-6:00 pm: Farmers Market & Resource Fair
Eastern Market produce booth
Local vendors
Health Clinic (MSU Nursing)
PARKING
Parking is available in our lot from the Fenkell driveway; Our West Parkway entrance will be closed to vehicles due to pedestrian traffic.
TRANSIT:
We are located on line 18 at Fenkell & West Parkway. Stop ID: 5080
To register as a vendor, please fill out an application.
Questions? Contact us.
Farmers Market & Resource Fair
Join us every Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm at Brightmoor Artisans Collective for our weekly Farmers Market & Resource Fair.
Our market features the B’moor Nourished Free Pantry for the first hour, hosted in partnership with Metro Food Rescue and others.
From 3 pm - 6 pm, visitors are invited to shop at local vendor booths and connect with visiting community resource organizations. The market is available every Friday, June -September each year.
PARKING:
Parking is available in our lot from the Fenkell driveway; Our West Parkway entrance will be closed to vehicles due to pedestrian traffic.
TRANSIT:
We are located on line 18 at Fenkell & West Parkway. Stop ID: 5080
To register as a vendor, please fill out an application.
BAC Member Meeting
Brightmoor Artisans invites you to attend our quarterly member meeting! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with your neighborhood food hub. Brightmoor residents and community allies are welcome to attend and bring a neighbor or friend.
AGENDA
Community mingle
BAC Program updates
Brightmoor Fall Fests
BAC Board & Committee nominations
Community Announcements
If you would like to request agenda topics or meeting time for your organization or project, contact rachel@brightmoorartisans.com
Trunk or Treat at BAC
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun and festivities at the Brightmoor Artisans Collective's Trunk or Treat! Join us for an enchanting event filled with delightful activities for all ages.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a variety of exciting activities:
- Face Painting: Transform into your favorite spooky character or animal!
- Satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious treats from creatively decorated trunks.
- Participate in fun games and win prizes.
- Unleash your creativity with hands-on craft activities.
- Discover additional surprises throughout the evening!
Make sure to come in costume to make the most of the festive atmosphere. This is a free event, open to the community, so invite your neighbors and enjoy a night of Halloween fun!
We can't wait to celebrate with you and create unforgettable memories at the Brightmoor Artisans Collective's Trunk or Treat!
BAC Annual Member Meeting
Brightmoor Artisans invites you to attend our quarterly member meeting! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with your neighborhood food hub. Brightmoor residents and community allies are welcome to attend and bring a neighbor or friend.
AGENDA
Community mingle
BAC Program updates
BAC Board & Committee Elections
Annual Review
Community Announcements
If you would like to request agenda topics or meeting time for your organization or project, contact rachel@brightmoorartisans.com
B'moor Nourished Free Pantry
Join us for our weekly B’moor Nourished Free Pantry! Our community free store is open every Friday at 3 pm, rain or shine.
No ID required.
We do not deliver but you may pick up for others.
THANK YOU to our pantry partners!
Volunteer Appreciation Party
Join us at Brightmoor Artisans Collective for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party! Refreshments will be provided.
Wild Detroit: A Foraged To Fork Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction
Wild Detroit is a collaborative fundraiser hosted by Black To The Land Coalition, Friends of Rouge Park, and Brightmoor Artisans Collective to benefit the work of each organization in the city of Detroit.
This charitable dinner event features a locally sourced meal prepared by Chef Bianca Danzy, a Black To The Land Coalition Co-Founder and owner of of Real Food By Bianca. Chef Danzy will be highlighting wild ingredients foraged by Black To The Land and Friends of Rouge Park as well as locally sourced produce from the Artisan Learning Garden. The dinner will be hosted at the Brightmoor Artisans Collective, a non-profit in the Brightmoor neighborhood of Northwest Detroit that operates a Community Cafe, Incubator Kitchen, Farmers Market and the B'moor Nourished Free Pantry.
Prior to the dinner, guests will enjoy light refreshments and appetizers under the lights of the Brightmoor Artisans community patio with accompanying musical entertainment. Guests are encouraged to also visit the indoor silent auction where they may place bids on a variety of items to support the fundraiser including experiences, service packages, gift baskets and more. As guests enjoy their appetizers, they may also take a self guided tour of the Brightmoor Artisans Collective to learn more about upcoming projects. Black To The Land and Friends of Rouge Park will also have information tables in the lounge area to share more about their programs in Detroit.
Sip, Sow & Savor: A QTBIPOC Health & Wellness Series Around Eco-distress
Hosted by The Urban Lorax, this event is open to all LGBTQ-BIPOC community members. Farm to table dinner and activities will be provided.
BAC Community Meeting
Join us at Brightmoor Artisans Collective for a community meeting with light refreshments.
We will be providing updates on our community programs, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events.
All are welcome!
Walk-athon/Meditate-athon Fundraiser
Join us for a fundraising event to benefit Brightmoor Artisans Collective, Brightmoor Alliance, and the Cross Pollination Corridor.
Further event details pending
Starting a Food Business: Free Workshop
Have you been thinking about starting a small food business but aren’t sure where to begin? Join us at the Brightmoor Artisans Collective for a free workshop to prepare you for your next step towards your own food business. Whether you are starting from your home kitchen or are ready to produce in a commercial kitchen, we are here to help!
This workshop covers the basics of establishing a small food business, cottage food versus commercial food regulations and licensing, resources and templates to get you started, and concludes with a tour of the Brightmoor Artisans Incubator Kitchen.
This workshop is free to the public but pre-registration is required. Light refreshments will be served.
Registration link coming soon.
Brightmoor Farmstead Incubator Information Session
Farmstead Incubator Info Session (remote)
Wednesday, February 28 · 2:00 – 3:00pm
Time zone: America/Detroit
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pjx-bxez-ord
Or dial: (US) +1 402-442-0263 PIN: 938 911 538#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pjx-bxez-ord?pin=3313600393844
Annual Seed Swap
Join the Brightmoor Swappers at the Brightmoor Artisans Collective for our Annual Seed Swap! The last Saturday of January is National Seed Swap Day, so we will be celebrating the New Year & the coming of spring by swapping seeds, cuttings, bulbs, and starts.
Whether you're an avid gardener, farmsteader, or just love your indoor plant babies we hope to see you there -- Let's make 2024 the year for growing!
Swap Guidelines
1. All participants must bring something to swap. There is no limit to variety how many items you may swap provided that they adhere to swap guidelines.
GMO or otherwise patented seeds, seedlings, bulbs or cutting are not permitted as they are privately owned.
2. Heirloom varieties are encouraged!
3. All plants, root stocks, cuttings, bulbs and seeds must be disease-free.
4. All items for swap must be clearly labeled, dated, and portioned.
5. Excess items at the end of the swap may be taken home or donated to the BAC community garden.
Artisans Holiday Pop-Up Market
Stop by BAC for our special Artisans Holiday Pop-Up Market! This is our last community market of the year and a great opportunity for you to shop local this holiday season.
To register as a vendor, please complete our online form.
Brightmoor Trunk or Treat
Looking for a family friendly Halloween event in Brightmoor?
Brightmoor Artisans Collective and A Girl Like Me, Inc. are hosting a FREE Trunk or Treat for community youth. We will have a variety of trunks decorated and stocked with treats in the BAC parking lot on Fenkell st. There will be music, fresh popcorn, and plenty of goodies for the kids!
To host a trunk, email us at https://www.brightmoorartisans.org/contact
Harvest Festival & Community Resource Fair
Join us for our 2nd annual Harvest Festival & Community Resource Fair at BAC! We will have free food, family friendly activities, artisan vendors and community resource organizations — stop by and celebrate the end of summer with us!
Brightmoor Artisans Farmers Market
Visit our weekly Artisans Farmers Market every Friday from 3 pm until 7 pm (June - September).
Our market features fresh produce, artisan vendors and delicious food! Pick up a bag of free popcorn, enjoy family friendly activities, and take advantage of our Double Up Food Bucks assistance program with all of our food vendors.
To register as a vendor at our market, complete our online form.
Brightmoor Artisans Farmers Market
Visit our weekly Artisans Farmers Market every Friday from 3 pm until 7 pm (June - September).
Our market features fresh produce, artisan vendors and delicious food! Pick up a bag of free popcorn, enjoy family friendly activities, and take advantage of our Double Up Food Bucks assistance program with all of our food vendors.
To register as a vendor at our market, complete our online form.
Brightmoor Artisans Farmers Market
Visit our weekly Artisans Farmers Market every Friday from 3 pm until 7 pm (June - September).
Our market features fresh produce, artisan vendors and delicious food! Pick up a bag of free popcorn, enjoy family friendly activities, and take advantage of our Double Up Food Bucks assistance program with all of our food vendors.
To register as a vendor at our market, complete our online form.
Healthy Moms Cooking Series
Healthy Moms Cooking Series is a 6 week hands-on series offered FREE by our partners MSU Extension Community Nutrition right here at the BAC kitchen. This program is open to the public, content is tailored to the nutritional needs of pregnant mothers.
To learn more about this series and to pre-register (required), visit our Community Workshops listings.
Brightmoor Artisans Farmers Market
Visit our weekly Artisans Farmers Market every Friday from 3 pm until 7 pm (June - September).
Our market features fresh produce, artisan vendors and delicious food! Pick up a bag of free popcorn, enjoy family friendly activities, and take advantage of our Double Up Food Bucks assistance program with all of our food vendors.
To register as a vendor at our market, complete our online form.
Healthy Moms Cooking Series
Healthy Moms Cooking Series is a 6 week hands-on series offered FREE by our partners MSU Extension Community Nutrition right here at the BAC kitchen. This program is open to the public, content is tailored to the nutritional needs of pregnant mothers.
To learn more about this series and to pre-register (required), visit our Community Workshops listings.
Healthy Harvest Series Ages 13+
Healthy Harvest connects the garden to the kitchen for youth ages 13+. This 6 week series is provided by MSU Extension Community Nutrition programs right here in the BAC kitchen and Learning Garden.
Pre-registration is required. To learn more or to register, visit our Community Workshops page.