Commissioner Detroit
September 25—27, 2025
Mario Moore, My Labor, 2023, 20 x 20 in. Limited edition, signed and numbered.
Commissioner returns to the Motor City this fall for the inaugural Season art fair.
Join us for a members art trip from September 25 to 27 to celebrate Season, a new international art fair at the iconic Michigan Central Station, along with all the hyperlocal, intimate, and people-centered programming you’ve come to expect from us.
Season features a vibrant mix of Detroit and U.S.-based artists and galleries, complemented by a robust talks series and Off Season—a collection of citywide cultural events presented in partnership with Detroit Art Week. As a Commissioner, you can also look forward to a curated twist on the program, including studio visits, collector home tours, and unfiltered moments with the creatives shaping the city.
Detroit feels like a second home for Commissioner, and we can’t wait to share all the reasons why.
Your contribution of $900 includes:
- Access to Season and Off Season
- Curator and artist-led tours
- Home and artist studio visits
- One Commissioner dinner (other meals not included)
- Special events
- Transport to main locations leaving from Siren Hotel
Optional: Purchase a limited edition print for an additional $1,250 by acclaimed Detroit-based artist Mario Moore (pictured), whose solo exhibition we had the honor of viewing in 2022 during our very first art trip. Please note that $1,000 is tax-deductible.
Programming begins on Thursday, September 25 at 2 PM and runs through the evening of Saturday, September 27 (3 days). This trip is open to approximately 15-20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to covering VIP passes, admissions, and most logistics-related fees, your contribution helps compensate all participating artists and on-the-ground organizers who generously welcome our group and plan our visit. By contributing, you also support our broader mission of bringing people together through the arts.
Please note that while airfare and accommodations are not included in your non-refundable contribution, we have reserved a room block at our host hotel, The Siren, specifically for Commissioner members. Details are provided below. Rooms will be held until August 24 or until they sell out, so please secure your reservation soon.
A more detailed itinerary of our program will be shared at the beginning of September.
Travel Information
Please fill out the form below with your travel details, dietary restrictions, allergies, and emergency contact.
Airfare
Please book your own flight and plan to arrive by the morning of Thursday, September 25. Programming begins that day on Thursday, September 25 at 2 PM and runs through the evening of Saturday, September 27 (3 days).
We’ll organize drinks and casual dinner for early birds arriving on Wednesday, September 24, and Sunday, September 28 is a travel day. As always, we encourage you to arrive sooner or stay longer to soak up everything Detroit has to offer beyond the Commissioner experience.
Accommodations
STAY AT OUR HOST HOTEL
The Siren is a charming boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Detroit, just steps from vibrant art galleries, cultural institutions, and some of our favorite local haunts for coffee, vinyl, and cocktails. Housed in the historic Wurlitzer Building, the 106-key hotel is an homage to the Motor City in lavish Italian Renaissance Revival style, and offers sweeping views with guestrooms providing a serene sanctuary above the city. The Siren is also home to the dreamy Candy Bar, Bar Chenin, and Sid’s Gold Request Room.
Select amenities:
Free Internet
Room Service
Fitness Center
Pet Friendly
Business Services
Laundry
We’ve reserved a room block with two options:
- Studio ($299/night + taxes)
- Chamber ($319/night + taxes)
Please use the link below to select your dates and book your stay. The link should specify “Commissioner Group” to receive the discounted rate (regular rates are $369–$612/night). Commissioner’s discounted rooms are guaranteed and on hold until August 24, 2025. You may still book at the hotel after that date, provided rooms are available.
The Siren
1509 Broadway St.,
Detroit, MI 48226
The Siren will be our primary gathering location in the morning and our meeting point for transportation.
ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
Interested in alternative arrangements for accommodations? We suggest that you stay near The Siren to take full advantage of the transport leaving from that hotel.
Consider the Trumbull & Porter—a charming boutique hotel nestled in Detroit's vibrant Corktown neighborhood. It’s an 8-minute drive or Uber ride from The Siren.
Use our discount code:
- Queen Standard Room ($163/night + taxes)
- Double Bed Deluxe Room ($181/night + taxes)
Trumbull & Porter
1331 Trumbull St.,
Detroit, MI 48216
Get ready. We’re going on an adventure.