Lawrence Technological University's College of Architecture and Design is excited to host Sneaker House presented by Foot Locker at our Detroit Center for Design + Technology during the 2021 Month of Design. Sneaker House will showcase four installations, three in our Woodward Gallery and one in our Corridor Gallery on the 2nd floor hallway - all created by local, metro Detroit designers and artists

The activation will include visually dynamic displays and artworks by the following creatives:

• 'Sneaker Eater' by Elizabeth Stone and We Are Culture Creators
• 'Net Worth' by Jenna VanFleteren
• 'DBoy' by Onzie Norman
• '1985' by Darryl Blanding (Clean Sneaker Care) and Rolin Pettway
• Artworks by Sherrie Savage, Taylor Childs, Torrence Jackson and Natalie Pryor

Opening reception on Friday, September 3rd from 6pm - 8:30pm with spirits by American Liquor and sounds by Nick Speed.

In addition to the art and design, Foot Locker is offering programing that celebrates and highlights sneaker culture.  Complimentary workshops and a panel discussion will occur on Saturday, September 25th at the DCDT on our 2nd floor Incubator and Studio Rooms:

• Kaleidoscope Workshop by Monkeys & Mayhem, 11am - 12:00 pm
• Block Printing Workshop by Leah Ely, 12:30 - 2pm
• Paint Like Basquiat by Action Level Toys, 2pm - 3pm
• Sneaker Cleaning work shop by Clean Sneaker Care, 4pm - 5pm
• Panel discussion featuring the installation artists at 6pm

*Face masks must be worn at all times while inside the DCDT