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MARTK'D

A Detroit creative agency that links brands with local artists through live art contests, sneaker projects and community programs.

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MARTK'D is a creative agency that uses art as a community engagement tool, bridging corporate brands and creative communities. Founder Dion Walcott has worked with Reebok, Puma, the NBA and Microsoft. A signature program is the Art on Canvas contest that opens the Black Footwear Forum, where 20 artists painted live at Detroit's Godfrey Hotel in 2024, and past projects include an Art On Sneakers Invitational with a Detroit Pistons x Reebok edition.

  1. Connects brands with local artists
  2. Live art contest at the Black Footwear Forum
  3. Detroit Pistons x Reebok sneaker project
  4. Founded by Dion Walcott

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