Detroit Design District in Session: Beyond the Frame

Join us for an engaging conversation designed to make the world of art collecting more approachable, accessible, and meaningful. Led by art and design expert, Trista Maltby, from Detroit Fine Art Appraisals and Le Shoppe Modern. This experience will explore how collections begin, what influences the value of art, and how to properly care for, document, and preserve the pieces that matter to you.

Through expert conversation, practical guidance, and an interactive Antiques Roadshow–inspired discussion, attendees will learn about appraisals, provenance, insurance, estate planning, preservation, and today’s art market. Participants are invited to bring a photo of an artwork, heirloom, sculpture, or collectible for the opportunity to have select pieces discussed during the session.

Whether you’re a longtime collector or simply inherited a meaningful family piece, you’ll leave with greater confidence, practical knowledge, and trusted resources to help protect the art and objects you value for generations to come.

ABOUT DETROIT DESIGN DISTRICT

Detroit Design District is a growing creative community rooted in Detroit’s rich history of art, design, and innovation. Through DDD In Session, artists, creatives, founders, and community leaders are invited to share their knowledge and ideas through thoughtfully curated experiences.

This session takes place inside the historic 1929 Boyer Campbell Building, a former automotive industry headquarters that has been reimagined as a gathering place for Detroit’s contemporary creative community. Its expansive industrial architecture provides a unique backdrop for conversation, education, and connection while celebrating the city’s past and the creative voices shaping its future.

ABOUT LE SHOPPE MODERN + DETROIT FINE ART APPRAISALS

Le Shoppe Modern is a Metro Detroit destination for 20th-century and contemporary art and design, bringing together a 25,000-square-foot showroom, international auction house, estate sales, and appraisal services. With a focus on education and connecting collectors with exceptional art and design, Le Shoppe Modern serves both seasoned collectors and those just beginning to explore the market.

Detroit Fine Art Appraisals provides independent, professional appraisal and collection management services for fine art, furniture, decorative arts, and personal property. Together, the two organizations offer trusted local resources for collecting, understanding, preserving, valuing, and thoughtfully managing the objects that matter most.