the Shepherd — Attraction in Detroit

We enjoyed a walk through of the gardens, former church, art galleries, and small library on a Saturday morning and it was a beautiful experience.

The outdoor gardens have several small spaces to enjoy and interesting sculptures and outdoor artworks to enjoy. There's a small skateboard park/skate park and we saw some skaters enjoying that space as well.

The inside of the church is a truly grand space with 50 foot? 60 foot? ceilings and the airy interior draws your eye upward. We were able to see Charles McGee's works and the large scale of the work was complimented by the large scale of the space.

There's a library - it looks like an old confessional space / one of the apses was converted into a small library with tables and mostly art books, featuring artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, perhaps a collaboration with the Detroit Public Library.

The Shepherd is worth your time and worth a visit, perhaps paired with a trip to Pewabic Pottery (two...

I attended the inaugural art show at the Shepherd, and the space is wonderful inside and outside. I am also blown away with how the art scene in Detroit has taken not just steps but leaps because of the Library Street Collective. I've been around Detroit my whole life. We've had some wonderful, half hoping, coming and going, galleries/art spaces--even a couple of major institutions, but something more is going on lately, and it's noticeable. Momentum is building. Significance...

The Shepherd is absolutely stunning — beautifully built and made even more special being right next to a gorgeous church. The outdoor seating sets it apart from anywhere else in the downtown area; it’s such a unique vibe. Drinks were crafted really well, super tasty, and the service was both nice and fast. We had a few rounds and enjoyed every single one. Definitely...