Using art to provoke thought, promote discussion, inspire action and heal communities...

The Heidelberg Project is art, energy, and community. It’s an open-air art environment in the heart of an urban community on  Detroit’s East Side.  Tyree Guyton, founder and artistic director, uses everyday, discarded objects to create a two block area full of color, symbolism, and intrigue. Now in its 21st year, the Heidelberg Project is recognized around the world as a demonstration of the power of creativity to transform lives.
The Heidelberg Project offers a forum for ideas, a seed of hope, and a bright vision for the future. It's about taking a stand to save forgotten neighborhoods. It's about helping people think outside the box and it's about offering solutions. It's about healing communities through art - and it's working!  

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