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Art Environment: 3600 Block of Heidelberg, Detroit, MI 48207 Office: 3442 McDougall, Detroit, MI 48207 Phone: (313) 458-8414 | Email: information@heidelberg.org
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Our Mission, Vision & Core Values - The Heidelberg Project
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The Heidelberg Project is located on Heidelberg and Elba...
- Tyree Guyton, Founding Artist
Primarily a painter and sculptor, Tyree Guyton has also been...
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History - The Heidelberg Project
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Learn about the outdoor art environment created by Tyree Guyton on Heidelberg Street, Detroit, as a response to urban decay. Explore the history, challenges, and vision of the project that uses discarded items and transforms vacant lots into art.
The Heidelberg Project is an outdoor art project in the McDougall-Hunt neighborhood on Detroit 's east side, just north of the city's historically African-American Black Bottom area. It was created in 1986 by the artist Tyree Guyton, who was assisted by his wife, Karen, and grandfather Sam Mackey ("Grandpa Sam"). [1]
Mar 2, 2021 · Learn how Tyree Guyton transformed a blighted neighborhood into a colorful and creative outdoor gallery with found objects. Explore the history, meaning, and evolution of the Heidelberg Project through an app or a guided tour.
