UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
FINAL FRIDAYS FOOD SAFETY WORKSHOPS
Hosted by Brightmoor Artisans Collective
In partnership with MSU Extension Food Preservation Instructors
Learn practical, science-based food preservation skills you can use right away—no fancy equipment, no guesswork. Join us for a monthly Final Fridays workshop series this spring, timed right before our weekly B’moor Nourished Free Pantry opens.
Join The Brightmoor Farmstead Incubator Project
Applications due by February 20, 2026
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for important opportunities to help shape the Brightmoor Farmstead Incubator Project:
Brightmoor Farmstead Incubator Project (BFIP) Governance Committee – Contribute to the growth and governance of BFIP, supporting local producers and community-led initiatives.
BFIP Education & Advocacy Subcommittee – Rolling applications; support BFIP civic and community engagement efforts.
BFIP Producers Cooperative Subcommittee – Rolling applications; help guide and support the development of a Black and Indigenous producers cooperative.
APPLY NOW
We welcome applications from all who are passionate about supporting local producers, equity-focused community development, and the Brightmoor neighborhood. Your skills and perspective can make a real difference.
NEW!
Concept to Contract: Launch Your Food Business This Summer
Concept to Contract is an intensive 8-week business development cohort for Detroit residents ready to turn a retail food idea into a market-ready business. Up to 25 participants will be selected for Saturday workshops running April–May 2026.
Graduates finish with a funder-ready strategic business plan, preparation to launch under Michigan Cottage Food Law, and a clear pathway to scale into commercial production. The program concludes with a June 2026 Graduation Fair where participants present their plans to potential funders and resource partners.
What you get: hands-on business planning, one-on-one technical assistance, free Manager ServSafe certification, and a free year in the Brightmoor Artisans Collective—plus discounted kitchen rentals, a free booth at our summer farmers market, and priority access to our shared commercial kitchen (completion required for benefits).
Eligibility: Detroit resident, commitment to all sessions, a retail food product idea, and eligibility for MDARD licensing. Food service businesses (e.g., catering or meal prep) are not eligible.
This is a one-time cohort. If you’re ready to stop planning and start selling, this program is built to get you there.
Applications are due by March 15, 2026
SEEKING INSTRUCTORS:
Brightmoor Artisans is seeking local instructors for paid teaching opportunities with the 2026 Preserving Abundance Workshop Series, funded by the MDARD Food Safety Education Fund.
Further opportunity details are included on the application— submit yours today!
Applications are due by April 1st.
Join The Collective
Artisan Members receive special benefits on all BAC small business programs including:
Incubator Kitchen discounted hourly rates & storage fees
FREE booths at our weekly Farmers Market
Membership is $45 annually.
Join Friends of BAC
Support the mission of Brightmoor Artisans Collective by joining the Friends of BAC. Pledge a small amount monthly to help us offer all of our community programming, including: