The Grand River Creative Corridor, also known as “GRCC Detroit”, is an art corridor and neighborhood revitalization project concentrated on Grand River Avenue between Rosa Parks Boulevard and Warren Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. Launched on July 15, 2012 by "real estate guy" and principal of “4731 Group”, Derek Weaver (www.facebook.com/derekjweaver), the project features over 100 murals on 15 buildings; an outdoor fine-art gallery at a bus stop; free-standing art installations; a clean-up of overgrown vegetation, trash, and vandalism; and an economic stimulus project for local businesses. The project involves over 45 volunteer-artists from Detroit, Ohio, California, Germany, France, and New Zealand and is an ongoing effort to transform Detroit’s infamous Grand River Avenue into a creative hub that attracts: tourists, artists, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors alike. The Grand River Creative Corridor is a designated project of P.A.S.S.E.S., a Michigan-based 501C(3) non-profit organization. More information can be obtained by visiting www.grccdetroit.com. Thank you to all of our volunteer artists:
FINE ARTISTS:
Sydney G. James (GRCC Outdoor Gallery Coordinator)
Christopher Batten, Clifton Perry, Sabrina Nelson, Halima Cassells, Alonzo Edwards, Lamar Sanders, Deandre Norman (Carpentry Artist)
GRAFFITI ARTISTS:
Sintex, Ramen, Kosek, Iges, Kobie Solomon, MALT BrownBag Detroit, Tead, Monster Steve, Four Eyes, Lusher, Forte, Yogurt, Pappsatt (Group of 3 artists from Germany), Deco, RAWR, Stori, Fluff, Havek, Daelyn Barkholz (9 year-old muralist), Melo, Ayem, Lokey, Head, Loaf. Please let us know if we forgot anyone...Thanks!
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VIDEO from WXYZ-TV Channel 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScVCwwJlv3Y
CRAIN'S DETROIT BUSINESS INTERVIEW & ARTICLE: http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20120809/FREE/308099993/a-section-of-grand-river-ave-seeks-revival-with-help-of-an-old-urban
CRAIN'S DETROIT BUSINESS- "This Week In Crain's" New Report:
http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20120803/FREE/307279999/this-week-in-crains-aug-3-2012
DETROIT FREE PRESS: http://on.freep.com/grandriverart
HUFFINGTON POSTt: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/17/grand-river-creative-corridor-4731-sintex_n_1677275.html
EXAMINER: http://www.examiner.com/article/grand-river-beautification-project-kicks-off-with-barbecue-lunch?cid=rss
WDIV Local 4 News: http://www.clickondetroit.com/community/Graffiti-artist-volunteers-revitalize-neighborhood-between-Rosa-Parks-Boulevard-Warren-Avenue/-/2207168/15529556/-/652djhz/-/index.html
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE: http://www.michronicleonline.com/index.php/local/community/6973-street-artists-launch-art-corridor-to-make-over-15-buildings-along-grand-river
DC3- DETROIT DESIGN FESTIVAL: http://blog.detroitdesignfestival.com/street-artists-launch-art-corridor-to-make-over-15-buildings-along-grand-river/
PBS Blog: http://blog.art21.org/2012/07/27/detroits-artistic-opportunities/
STREET INTERVIEW from community resident: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLTldZf2o8g&feature=player_embedded
EXAMINER: http://www.examiner.com/article/grand-river-creative-corridor-s-first-art-walk-is-a-success
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY: School of Medicine Volunteer Day
http://prognosis.med.wayne.edu/article/aesculapians-honor-society-community-cleanup-day-is-oct-6-in-detroit
AFTER 5 DETROIT:
http://after5detroit.com/play/places?id=2817
DETROIT REGIONAL NEWS HUB:
http://blog.thedetroithub.com/2012/10/02/revitalization-can-start-with-art-and-graffiti-art-is-making-it-happen-on-grand-river-avenue/
EXAMINER: WSU med students clean up Grand River
http://www.examiner.com/article/wsu-med-students-clean-up-grand-river
CBS NEWS: Wayne State Students Give Facelift To Stretch Of Grand River
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/10/06/wayne-state-students-give-facelift-to-stretch-of-grand-river/
OAKLAND PRESS: Volunteers to clean up Grand River Avenue on Saturday
http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/10/04/news/local_news/doc506df5258e201615421799.txt
