An Exhibition of Art, Design, and Intentional Living
July 10th
A One-Day Exhibition
12 - 3 PM Gallery Hours
5:30 - 8:30 PM Drinks x Design with DesignCore
8 - 12 AM Parallel Play: The Celebration
The Riverside
8711 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI
All Motion Studio × DesignCore × M Contemporary Art
Roxy Eaton
Patrick Ethen
Natasha Fortson
Hanna Garza
Joe Horner
Jenessa Janee
Martyna Alexander
Luis Miguel Anaya
Lilyana Bacon
Andre Barker
Josue Bessiake
Ijana Cortez
Bella Kiser
Marceline Mason
Jimel Primm
Mariah Ruff
Filipino Spaghetti
tearyeyed
TYP
Paul Verdell
Tony Whlgn
Oshun Williams
Parallel Play is a Detroit-based exhibition bridging art and design through a lens of curiosity, intention, and coexistence. Taking its name from a childhood stage of side-by-side play, the show explores the quiet parallels between fine art and functional design.
More than a showcase, Parallel Play encourages a shift from consumption to collectorship - inviting viewers to consider how we live with objects that reflect personal values and care.
Each edition features locally made artwork, design, florals, produce, and goods, alongside thoughtful conversation and community connection. Rooted in Detroit, with national reach, Parallel Play invites us to slow down, look closer, and live with intention.
12 - 3 PM: Gallery Hours
Explore the art at your own pace in an intimate setting.
5:30 - 8:30 PM: Drinks x Design with DesignCore
Enjoy complimentary refreshments while the second floor opens to feature boundary-pushing designers who blur the line between form and function.
8 - 12 AM: Parallel Play: The Celebration
Close out the night with curated vendors, food, fashion, and sound with activations and DJs.