The Heidelberg Project

The Heidelberg Project is 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.

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  • Phone

    (313) 974-6894

  • Website

    heidelberg.org

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    heidelbergproj

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  • Type

    Art Gallery

Address

3600 Heidelberg St. (S. of Mack btwn Ellery & Mt Elliott) Detroit , MI 48207 United States

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Ina Li

A must see in Detroit. A bit out of the way but worth it. We ran into Tyree but didn't recognize him. He was so friendly and thanked us for visiting the project.

xseanx

Best to go on a sunny day (fortunately it was sunny today when we went). Check out 'The House that Makes Cents/Sense', and I liked all the vaccumes in the yard. If you have kids and take them, be ca Read more

GQ Magazine

Walk around the 25 year-old public art project and feel like you've wandered into some sort of bizarre alternate reality -- the kind Tim Burton would've directed.

Edythe Ford

Urban decay turned into an internationally acclaimed art project . Located on Detroit's eastside,

cnelson ︻╦╤─

Experience late stage capitalism.

IrmaZandl ZandlSlant

MIND-BLOWING. a must see if you're in Detroit and have any interest in art .

Julia Colosimo

Go before it's gone!!! A bunch of fun, beautiful, and interactive "junk."

GM Renaissance Center

Stop by another Detroit landmark , the GM Renaissance Center, after you enjoy the art of the Heidelberg Project: http://www.gmrencen.com/Home.axis

Quyen Lam

Quite unique and such a stark view of Detroit urban decay

Maggie MacG

This spot is very interesting. And you can meet the artist if you have questions.

Carolina Restini

Great place to visit! Tyree is a wonderful artist ! A must go place!

Misty Coss

Amazing! Must see. Go in the house that says open. It's okay....

John Leman

Tim Burke is a sweet man. Say hi if you get the chance.

Lien Van Den Steen

When one uses art to gives his view on what has been happening to the city , you get the Heidelberg Project.

Shay-Jahen Merritté

Very Interesting Art Project , Very Engrossing

Thomas Rekem

Thomas Rekem has many hobbies and interests and enjoys pursuing them when he isn't working as a web designer.

Stephanie Livingston

See this before it's gone. Creative vibes throughout

DETROIT:2012 !

An outdoor art environment visited by thousands each year-- a true microcosm of the beauty and trials of Detroit

Josh Ames

It's definitely worth seeing! There is some strange stuff.

Palak Gadodia

Take a quick tour to see the artifacts and funky things been built

E-BETH Shanaver

Now more then ever Detroit needs you to save the ART ❤please give this holiday season ????

Jeremiah Cosner

Funky ! Good daytime activity and it's free.

Cheryl Priest

The art and the artist himself, his creativity and his vision!

Jason C.

Talk to them! We got quite the history lesson... Detroit has had is share if problems.

VisitDetroit

Created in 1968 by artist Tyree Guyton and his grandfather Sam Mackey.

George M

The view of all the art .

Deb H

You might see Tyree , so stop to chat with the artist !

Marsha Lea

This place is worth visiting. Take your camera .

xseanx

Vote for Heidelberg on youtube and feel good about helping a good cause! Go to <aclass="entity url"rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/nonprofitvideoawards"target="_blank" data-sig="22GoZBHrx7m3+QLwTBYjk/kGeUQ=" onmousedown="fourSq.ui.OutgoingLink.mousedown($(this), event)" data-source="tip-text">http://www.youtube.com/nonprofitvideoawards</a> and make sure to log in before you vote. Also, SEARCH for HEIDELBERG Read more

David Fike

This place is REALLY worth a visit. Very intriguing and thought provoking.

Thomas Rekem

Rekem has received consistently positive reviews of his work. Read more

Sofia Uz

Worth checking out-are is not as scary as people say

Lauren Simmons

The most amazing public art I've ever seen.

Mira Uncut

Great photo ops. Don't forget to stay safe. And watch ur surroundings.

David Wagner

Fun, funky and perhaps a little silly.

April Martin

Sadly 4 of the 6 houses have been burned down by arsonists

Michael Dylan Ferrara

Tough to see, but beautiful.

sarcasm

heartwarming art that triumphs over adversity

Samir Nazir

see it while it is still here

Rachel Rothbarth

An interesting attempt to turn trash into art .

Brian Renn

A must see.

abby graff

Transported to another world

Iromo

Good to see, but that's about it.

Cait Ash

Go on a tour with the lovely Jessi K.

Jake Giles

Ridiculously cool, open for lots of interpretation Read more

Matthew Franklin

support good cause but poor artistry here

alec vautherot

fun. checkout the classroom

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