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photo by Jenny Risher
LOGIC will get you from point A to point B. The IMAGINATION will take you everywhere. -Albert Einstein There is nothing logical about the Heidelberg Project. The year 2013 was a very interesting time that taught me everything about faith, trust and courage. We had a series of nine fires over 11 months with six structures burned down to the foundation. I’m making lemonade with no lemons! I believe in the power of the imagination. Two plus two equals eight! What do I mean? When faced with adversity you have to create brand new possibilities. You have to become the phoenix rising from the ashes. You have to become the alchemist! My imagination has kicked in to a greater degree and it is taking me beyond what I had previously imagined. I am becoming the change that I want to see in the world. --Tyree Guyton
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The HP is 2 city blocks of found objects, vacant lots, & abandoned houses turned public art It all began as a protest to the extreme blight in Tyree’s childhood neighborhood Today, the HP is a mirror of cultural commentary, a historical museum, a global movement The National Endowment for the Arts credits Tyree as a pioneer of creative placemaking The HP is distinguished by the AIA as one of the most recognized art environments in the world
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Arts, Community & Environmental Education programs for all ages Preservation & activation of a forgotten neighborhood Empowering a community to creatively reinvent itself
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A REGISTERED 501(c)3
“SAYING, SEEING, FEELING ALL THINGS”
“CHANGING LIVES AND NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH ART”
AN OUTDOOR PUBLIC NON-PROFIT ART ENVIRONMENT ORGANIZATION The HP is located on Detroit’s East Side, the Mc-Dougall-Hunt neighborhood
3600 Heidelberg St.
hundreds of thousands of visitors from
OVER 140 COUNTRIES
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WHERE:
detroit, 48207
OFFICE: 42 watson detroit 48201 www.heidelberg.org
(since the beginning)
The HP is powered by people: the local community, hundreds of loyal volunteers, generous individual donors, and some of the most committed arts and culture foundations in the state and country.
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When Tyree Guyton started the Heidelberg Project 28 years ago, he never imagined it would spark new public art forms like Creative Placemaking. He could not have known it would become the third mostvisited cultural destination in Detroit or that it would have an economic impact of $3.4 million in Wayne County.
A Masterpiece of Necessity, Tyree Guyton created the Heidelberg Project to preserve and protect his historic childhood neighborhood. Today, the HP serves as a portal into our great city and has become a pillar of Detroit’s cultural institutions, attracting over 275,000 visitors each year. However, after the shock of losing six anchor installations to an unprecedented string of arson fires, the Heidelberg Project is on the critical cusp of its own kind of Renaissance. By some comparison, our work is novel and still in an experimental phase, yet it has reached across global boundaries to create a potent, thought-provoking place for all people. The labor and suffering, the ups and downs, the joys and pains, are all part of the creative process that we have learned to embrace. These experiences become our teachers!
individual beyond the canvas—experiences that spur into action.
The other aspect of the HP, the physical What we have learned is that there are certain canvas that inspires programs, activities aspects of the Heidelberg Project that remain and services, is forever changing. It is evolutionary in its very make-up and is constant and other aspects that continue propelled by changing societal factors. to evolve. The constant aspects of the HP The Heidelberg Project canvas is a sacred are built upon principles of endurance, battleground that reflects back to society the resiliency, determination and hope. These turbulent changes of a post-industrial era. principles are the fuel that is shared with It is a platform for authentic community everyone who experiences the Heidelberg engagement, embracing extremes and Project. The outcomes are life-changing everything in between. It is a gamestories and experiences that move the
changing invention in the 21st century that has brought diverse peoples together, sparking creative imagination and positive action. This ever-changing outdoor art environment embodies what is special and fascinating about Detroit. As we continue to learn and grow with the HP, we embrace both the evolving facets of the Project, as well as constant principles upon which it was founded. Yes, it became necessary to address the
adversity we faced by installing a security plan, but we are also grateful that with this new system, we introduced the HP community to sustainable, green technology—solar lights! When you visit the HP today, few traces of arson remain. Instead, you will find a new theme emerging: colorful clocks have been installed throughout the two-block area, reminding us of the importance of time— the moving image of reality. To be sure, we have taken a licking, but we are still ticking. What time is it? It’s our time!
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t’s safe to say that 2013 has gone down as one of the most challenging years in Heidelberg Project history. Though most of the year fell into the ashen shadows of an unprecedented attack on Tyree’s life’s work, there was much more to the story than a gut-wrenching headline. Tyree and Jenenne constantly remind us that it is the friction of positive and negative that creates light. Despite the darkness of a frigid winter warmed only by merciless arson fire, the Heidelberg Project was shown a lot of healing light. Laughter filled the air as Family Fun Day played out, the facade of a burned and charred Obstruction of Justice house as a backdrop. Mere hours after the Penny House went up in smoke, dozens of supporters offered huge smiles and bold dance moves at our annual Fall Fundraiser to help us take our minds off of yet another heartbreak. Every day, the people behind the Project were able to move forward because of the constant support of those cheering us on. It is this support that allowed us to recover, and allowed us to focus on our community in a time of uncertainty. This year began with the realization that our supporters around the world comprise more of a family than anything else. The response to the fires only solidified that notion, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Yes, 2013 was a great teacher-- a test of faith, resilience, family, and acceptance of change. The closing of 2013 brought the start of a new chapter of what is proving to be an enduring tale of authentic Detroit, a legacy in the making. What we know now is that the Heidelberg Project is bigger than all of us. It is a movement, and it is powered by the people that know and believe in it. As you flip through this year-in-review, please remember that it is thanks to people like you that we are still here, prouder than ever to share our story. Thank you.
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contents 03/ 2013-2014 event photos 05/ the fires 07/ fires & security timeline 09/ indiegogo campaign 10/ solar power & security report 13/ heidelberg-ology 17/ ACE 2 18/ emerging artists 19/ social media 21/ curating the canvas 22/ volunteers 25/ financial report 27/ a letter from the board 28/ special thanks 29/ 2013-2014 donors 33/ 2013 heidelberg team
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Candle Light Vigil - March 2014
Cass Tech Musical - April 2014
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EVENTS
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CUE Installation, NYC - Oct 2013
Family Fun Day - June 2013
Fall Fundraiser - Nov 2013
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Bochum, Germany - October 2013
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It’s peppered throughout these pages, inescapable. The shock. The loss. The fires. We’ll briefly revisit the firestorm, together, to air out the smoke for good. Keep sight of the unifying embers that sustained us, a glowing beacon of the Phoenix rising from those very same ashes today. ---While Summer is typically the most magical season on Heidelberg Street, 2013 was different. The May 3rd fire that ravaged the iconic Obstruction of Justice House was an absolute shock to our systems. Covered in artifacts of reflection, politics, and protests, the OJ House was one of the only original structures to survive the second city-ordered demolition in 1999. It seemed half the world knew of the blaze before we had awoken to the news. The outpouring of love from all corners of the globe was absolutely incredible, preparing us to face a reality we had never fathomed. Despite the sudden loss, Tyree remained unshaken and rallied his troops to look ahead and keep moving, and we did just that. As summer came to an end, spirits were high and it was back to business as usual. “Onward & Upward” fittingly became the motto. We never could have guessed that our worlds would again be turned upside down with the changing of the season. We had only begun to truly move forward when the second Obstruction of Justice House fire struck, leveling what remained from the first attack. It quickly became clear: this was no longer an isolated incident. Attempt after attempt, success after success, a frigid November now brought a flurry of fires. Fires on birthdays, fundraisers, and even Thanksgiving, the Heidelberg Project was undoubtedly under siege. The attacks were unprecedented, the uncertainty nearly unbearable. In a city with so few resources, we knew early on we
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were largely on our own. We battened down and did everything we could to combat and recover, never allowing time to dwell on the past. Tyree made it known that the chapter of Heidelberg History so many of us came to know may simply be closing, making room for another story, and that’s okay. We would survive, but we had to believe in ourselves and one another, believe in the power of art. That’s exactly what you helped us to do. I’ll admit, I occasionally find myself hung up on the sleepless nights and conference room meltdowns, but what truly tells this tale is the fierce resolve of my colleagues. To witness people you love putting their hearts on the line for something they believe in is to see true passion at work, a selfless dedication to something bigger than us all. Eleven months, nine fires, six lost structures, two Indiegogo campaigns; reflecting back on this year, I can’t help but wonder if another group would have made it out. I say this not to boast, but to remind us, supporters and staff alike, that we have each played a role in preserving and protecting one of the world’s most prized works of art, love, and community. I am so proud to count myself among those that believe, even when the heat is really on, and I hope that you are, too. A detailed timeline of the fires follows. It is our hope that this will help to put those trying eleven months into perspective. Time and weather may not always have been on our side, but so many of you were and continue to be. That, my friends, quite literally makes all the difference. Please know in your hearts that your support, encouragement, and understanding will never be lost on us. Thank you, and here’s to yet another year of the Heidelberg Project! Onward & Upward.
written by Katie Hearn
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Dec. 23 - First Check From Indiegogo ($23240.30)
Dec. 20 - IGG Campaign Ends
Dec. 17 - Temporary Cameras Purchased & Installed
Dec. 11 thru Jan. 11 - Private Security Team Patrol Surveillance
Dec. 8 thru Dec. 10 - LR Security Patrol
Dec. 8 - Clock House Fire
Nov. 28 - War Room House Fire
2013 OCTober NOVEMBER
Nov. 23 thru Dec 8 - KAP Security Patrol
FBI ATFB Involvement Begins
Nov. 21 - Penny House Fire (Site of the Future Community Center & Offices for the HP)
Nov. 19 - Indiegogo (IGG) Campaign Begins
Nov. 15 - Surveillance/Lighting Plan Begins with Nomax Technology & Partners
Nov. 12 - House of Soul Fire
Oct. 10 thru Nov. 24 - LR Security Patrol
Oct. 10 - Penny House Attempted Fire
Oct. 9 - Numbers House Attempted Fire
Oct. 5 - OJ House Fire II
May 3 - OJ House Fire
FIRES and SECURITY timeline
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June 10 - Entire Project Complete
Hired security
May - Cellphone Activity Monitoring Available
Funding
May - Installation of Solar Panels, Street Lights, and additional cameras
In-house large plan: lighting & surveillance
April - Begin Phase II
Fires
March 11- Installation of Special Surveillance MobiPod Camera On-site (Part of Phase I)
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March 8 - Original Planned Phase I Surveillance Installation Date
FBI/outside help
March 7 - Party Animal House Fire Emergency Surveillance Installation
Feb. 28 - Phase I Install Approved
Feb. 19 - Third Site Visit with Nomax
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Feb. 1 - Second & Third Checks from Indiegogo ($20,572.14)($2,499.04)
Jan. 28 - Second Site Visit with Nomax
Jan. 17 - First Site Visit with Nomax
Jan. 8 - Steamline Electric Upgrades Number House Electricity
KEY Implemented large plan: phase I & II
In-house interim surveillance (a.k.a. the staff takes matters into their own hands)
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INDIEGOGO: a family affair countries represented in first IGG campaign
Once the shock of losing so much of the
Obstruction of Justice House subsided, the reality of losing thousands of dollars in supplies and equipment quickly settled in. With mounting costs of clean-up, stabilization and replacement, we felt our cash-strapped budget tighten even more. Well-wishes and kind words flooded our social media feeds, friends from around the world wanted to know how they could help. It was the outpouring of what-can-I-do's that finally nudged us toward the polkadotted route less travelled. It was time to lean on the people that cared about us the most: our global family of supporters.
It was the November 12th arson of the House of Soul that prompted a second Indiegogo campaign; our neighbors were unfairly at risk and authorities simply couldn’t protect us. Incensed by the loss of a favorite installation, our growing social media following was poised and ready for the second campaign, “Securing a Legacy”, that would help us to install a security system of our own. People in over 60 countries viewed our campaign, helping to bump us onto Indiegogo’s prized homepage. As structure after structure was claimed by fire, 974 contributors rallied to raise $54,280 in a month, surpassing our $50,000 goal and its associated service fees. As an organization constantly battling for a better understanding in its own backyard, we were floored to see an overwhelming majority of contributions came from the United States, many even hailing from the Motor City. Talk about a silver lining!
People of all kinds, colors, and creeds love and respect the Heidelberg Project for a vast array of reasons. What is that magic that can unite so many around a common cause? We may never be able to put a definition to paper, but it’s clear that whatever it is, it’s worth Crowdfunding was entirely new to us as an fighting for. We cannot thank you enough for organization, but after a couple nights spent fighting with us for what you believe. burning the midnight oil, HP staffers Emily and Katie crafted an Indiegogo campaign, quirky perks & puns included, for supporters everywhere to share. With a goal of $15,000 for clean-up, new tools & equipment, and, ultimately, a new vision for the HP canvas, 269 contributors from nine countries pitched in. In just one month, supporters raised $15,951! From there, it was all hands on deck to create, package, and ship perks to donors, thanking them for their support. Barely two months later, the Obstruction of Justice House was gone for good, making for tough news to break to nearly 300 new countries represented friends. in second IGG campaign
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solar power/ SECURITY REPORT I
t’s clear we have survived a difficult period. The arson fires forced us to hire temporary street patrol and install a comprehensive security surveillance plan. Given the urgency, it was critical to work efficiently toward a solution that aligned with our mission, considered the needs of residents and the site and was also cost sustainable over time. In the end, a solar-powered lighting system made this possible. The entire project timeline began in late November of 2013 and was completed in June of 2014. Today we have successfully introduced five solar-powered light posts, most also equipped with cameras, to our community as part of our comprehensive security surveillance infrastructure at the Heidelberg Project. This is no small accomplishment. Here is how we did it: • Diverse staff expertise and countless volunteers • Annual fundraiser match from supporters, the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation and the Kresge foundation - $20, 198 • A successful crowd fundraising campaign, Securing the Legacy, managed by our marketing team (950+ Indiegogo Donors) - $54,000 • Over $25,000 of In-Kind Expertise and equipment donations from local companies (Nomax Technologies, and Digital Planet/Detroit Networks) As we look to the future with renewed strength and a more refined approach to our unique brand of public art education and community engagement, we thank our many partners in Securing the Legacy.
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“... the HP [is] built upon principles of endurance, resiliency, determination and hope. These principles are the fuel that is shared with everyone who experiences the Heidelberg Project. The outcomes are life-changing stories and experiences that move the individual beyond the canvas—experiences that spur into action. This, we call Heidelberg-ology.� - Jenenne Whitfield
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The study of artistic materials (i.e. found objects) incorporated into the fabric and landscape of an urban community and the effect on that community.
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On a fundamental level, the HP demonstrates the power of the human spirit to shift perspectives, offering new hope. From a concrete perspective, the HP contributes to the economic prosperity of Detroit with an impact of $3.4+ million in the Wayne County region (Williams College, 2011), an economic catalyst, indeed. The restoration of hope and a boost in the local economy are the types of positive change we all need!
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New information that in the short-term changes attitudes, and in the long-term changes behavior. This principle suggests that change is possible, but takes place gradually through the demonstration of perseverance, passion and persistence. The ultimate result is a change in behavior for the betterment of oneself and their community.
cine i d e M as III. Art Medicine comes in many forms, but the cure for what ails society today cannot be found in traditional medication, prescription or otherwise. What is needed today is something that reaches much deeper, something that helps us to feel, think and remember our humanity--the first law of society. Although at times a bitter pill to swallow, we have learned that once in the bloodstream, Art and creativity can heal; mind, body, and soul.
beyond the definition Heidelberg-ology is about altering the course of life and being creative when enormous barriers appear. The intention behind the Heidelberg Project is to excite and ignite! It is to inspire, to motivate, and it is a call to action. The Capuchins feed the belly; the HP feeds the soul. Recycle Here recycles waste; the HP recycles the human spirit. Simply put, It’s not about things, it’s about people.
“We were motivated to We renovated an old move into this community because of th bank into a live/wor k studio because we e Heidelberg Project. saw new possibilitie s.” Maya and Todd Stov all, Finite Studios “The Heidelberg Proj ect helps my busine ss.” Joe Spencer, Owner, Louisiana Creole “The art inspires me and the grass is cut. That makes me happ y” Rose Jones, Heidelb erg Project Resident
world I meet people from all over the w no d an gry an ing be e tim I spent so much .” sident of 27 years without leaving my front porch Otila Bell, Heidelberg Project Re tching ople from all over the world. Wa pe t me I t, ee Str rg lbe ide He Growing up on wasn’t going to be a statistic.” I es. oic ch d ha I ed rn lea I , Michigan University, Tyree Justin Woods, Student, Central the Number House Grew up in “The HP taught me th
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circumstance, my life.” Stephen Snead, Heide lberg Project Resident
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Boris Senjak, Visitor “I recently visited Detro it and the Heidelberg Project. I was so mov neighborhood and ar ed by this t that I returned to my small town in Missour shared this experienc i and quickly ew chatted at length abou ith my art students. They were in awe, just as I was. We t how art can change lives. Art can heal. W well as recently, in 20 e know this all too 11, our town of Joplin , was thing that helped to pu t this tragedy in its plac devastated by an EF-5 tornado. One e was art.” Ruth Atchley, Art Teac her, Joplin MO.
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PHILOSOPHY in PRACTICE The 28-year history of the Heidelberg Project equates to thousands of lives impacted in a multitude of ways. It is impossible to qualify what about the HP elicits such profound responses, impossible to determine what the individual experience will be. One thing, however is clear: the Heidelberg Project is powered by people. The more we can activate and engage on Heidelberg Street, the closer we come to the core principles upon which the HP stands today. Suddenly, Heidelbergology is more than a philosophy, more than an idea. As a program, Heidelbergology takes shape as a series of holistic activities, services and programs that take place on Heidelberg Street, or are rooted in HP principles. These activities invite community members and visitors alike to explore new avenues of thought, play, creation, service and discussion. They can be planned or improvisational, and they are fluid, ever-growing and evolving with the communities they serve.
ECHOES OF THE MAYAN
the winter solstice
The first day of winter united activists, patrons, politicians, residents,
and community organizations in creating a special winter solstice at the Heidelberg Project. Arise Detroit and the Bogg Center, hosted a march around the collection of art and the neighborhood declaring peace and unity. Winter hats and gloves were donated by District Representative, Virgil Smith, winter jackets donated by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, and volunteers Michael and Eileen Hirsch donated mens clothing and winter gloves. Our Harvest table resonated the contributions of Kaps Wholesale of Eastern Market, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, The Rocky Peanut Company and many volunteers contributed food donations and their time serving our east side community. I have always celebrated the winter solstice as a humble artist saying thank you to a community I have walked with for now five years. The shortest day of the year celebrated friendship, uplifted peace and welcomed the new season with promise.
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AM I MY BROTHER’S KEEPER
the community dinner & conversation
Reaching beyond the art, our inaugural community dinner served as
an opportunity to listen to our residents’ concerns, as well as to discuss the mission of the Heidelberg Project and the projection of a community moving forward. Breaking bread among community members surfaced valuable resources that benefit our youth, beautification amenities that seed inspiration, and a call to enlist and establish a safety patrol in the neighborhood. The most intriguing conversation centered around the immense potential of mentoring the area’s youth in traditional and technical trades. Our community dinner reflected on wounds and misunderstandings of our past, but, as a forum, focused on structuring a foundation of optimism. As the dinner concluded, we learned the strengths of our neighbors, the weakness in our community, and the collective steps forward we can take to improve. Our generous community partners; the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Gleaners, the Franklin Wright Settlement, Louisiana Creole, and Valero Gas Station, were instrumental in the success of this endeavor. We truly are in this together.
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“Even if someone doubts you, you can still make art because art is the way that you express yourself.” –3rd grade student Clark Preparatory Academy
ACE2
The Art, Community & Environmental Education (ACE2) program was developed to supplement the lack of art education in Detroit schools through a series of field trips and classroom workshops. The program seeks to engage students in learning about the transformative value of art and creativity in re-envisioning our environment and community.
In 2013, the ACE2 program reached more than 100 third-grade students at Clark Preparatory Academy and Cesar Chavez Academy. The HP employed a team of teaching artists to partner with two classrooms at each school for the duration of the school year. The HP also collaborated with Art Road to share the “Soul Searching” art project with more than 300 students at the Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science and Edison Elementary. By painting shoes and exploring what more they can represent, students learned about symbolism, an integral component of the Heidelberg Project. At the culmination of the school year, artwork created by students of both ACE2 and Art Road was curated for the Kids in the Hood art exhibition at the Number House on Heidelberg Street. Accompanied by great food and live music, Kids in the Hood was a success. In 2014/2015, the ACE2 program will focus on partnering with schools in close proximity to the Heidelberg Project to better serve the McDougall-Hunt neighborhood and surrounding (48207) community. The HP will also increase enrichment opportunities for neighborhood youth through educational programming (One313 Workshops) that take place on Heidelberg Street in the summer months. Additionally, the HP will continue to expand its educational model through a partnership with the Michigan Department of Education’s Young Men of Promise Initiative, a state-wide program designed to assist schools with curriculum training and content geared towards a targeted population, African American males.
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EMERGING artists
After three years of providing professional
development and exhibition opportunities to local talents, the HP’s Emerging Artist program saw its final gallery opening in October of 2013. Molly Murphy’s stunning body of work, entitled Perseus and the Gorgon, was a spectacular capstone. A mother and Art Therapist, Molly's explorations of self, relationships, expectations, and the perceptions held by her son burst onto canvas in intimate detail. Pops of color and emotion brightened the Number House, even in the dark days following the second OJ House blaze.
Despite the end of the Emerging Artist program as it was, the spirit of supporting emerging artists will live on in the form of a permanent gallery space, dubbed POSTHAB, in the Number House beginning August of 2014. POST-HAB will feature a rotation of artists throughout the year, so stay tuned! Just as the art evolves, so does the organization.
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social MEDIA What a year it’s been! Through the fires, the fundraisers, the thick and thin, we know one thing for certain: we can always count on our Social Media family to have our back. In just one year, our Facebook family grew by over 30,000 & we are now connected with 74 countries through the power of social media. While we’re incredibly proud to have reached family members from seven new countries across the globe, a lot of this year’s focus was on growing our network here, at home, in the Motor City. We are so happy to welcome the more than 4,400 Detroiters who joined our Facebook following in the past year! While our Facebook growth was incredibly significant, it wasn’t all we managed to accomplish. We saw growth on Twitter of an impressive 88%, established our presence on Instagram by swiftly gaining 4,500+ followers in 14 months, and managed to entice over 700 creative minds on Pinterest with our boards about Detroit, street art, the HP, and more. The growth in numbers alone gives us goosebumps, but it is the soul of each and every one of our followers that really makes us feel the love. Immediately after House of Soul was lost to arson on November 12, 2013, we asked our Facebook family why they stood by us through it all. We never expected an outpouring like this:
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“It is ART from MISERY. Order neglect. BEAUTY from DESPA from . A sign that what is good in us can nIR ever be taken away.” -Winston Richar dson “A lot of people are born or put into a negative situation. It amazes me when someone is able to be RESILIANT and remain POSITIVE. HP not only creates BEAUTY, but gives others HOPE. Much love!” -Tess Bradley
“Our CULTURE throws away so many things, and, not surprisingly, it also throws away so many PEOPLE. HP shows us that what is discarded can.” still have VALUE and be BEAUTIFUL -Elaine Elizabeth Belz
Sending out news and updates via social media has become an invaluable tool for communicating our mission, but we never knew it would serve as such a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.
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curating the canvas
PURPOSE
Through creativity and collaboration, the Curating the Canvas (CC) program creates safe opportunities for fun, welcoming activities and amenities on Heidelberg Street. CC promotes extended participation and valuable experiences in order to foster a greater sense of community and ownership, within the Heidelberg Project proper and beyond.
PROJECTS
Curating the Canvas kicked off 2013 by opening the Number House to the public as a simple welcome hub, gallery and gift shop. Partnering with Charles Molnar from Sitonit Detroit, seating was introduced intermittently throughout the Project, offering places for rest and reflection to passersby in the form of reclaimed wood benches. With the momentum from the Number House’s success, the HP acquired, gutted, and began repairs to the Penny House on Mt. Elliott Street. Slated to serve as a multi-use space for art creation, exhibition, and workshops, as well office space, the Penny House fell subject to arson in late November. All efforts shifted from build to protect, and ultimately to recovery.
Aside from the coldest winter months, hundreds of volunteers joined the CC team to literally “reclaim the canvas” of the HP. Daily clean-up efforts include excavation, sorting and hauling brick, lumber, and charred household items, as well as shoveling thousands of pounds of ash by the dumpster-full from each of the fire sites. Thanks to the many volunteers who have been participating in our “Soulful Saturday” volunteer days, only one fire site remains uncleared! Throughout those same winter months, CC provided intensive support to the team of partners working to bring solar lighting and surveillance to Heidelberg Street. Concurrently, CC team members Steven Snead and Jessica Kezlarian joined forces with the Rebuild Together Detroit and Young Detroit Builders to repair a resident’s fire-damaged home. It was a busy winter!
PROJECTION
Looking ahead, our current goals include implementation of site-wide public wifi internet, parking solutions for traffic relief, and the building of a Memorial to the House of Soul.
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volunteers
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While 2013 had its challenges, it also brought about an unprecedented
opportunity for growth and change. This growth is especially evident in our everexpanding pool of volunteers. In the span of seven months, our list of volunteer contacts has grown 357%, with more people being added every week. Our biggest volunteer event in 2013 was the Fall Fundraiser. A group of 36 volunteers helped make the fundraiser the immense success it was. Twentythirteen also saw the beginning of Soulful Saturdays: group volunteer days dedicated to fire site clean-up. We have continued Soulful Saturdays into 2014, expanding to include non-fire related site development.
In addition, the start of 2014 has also seen a rise in large-group volunteer days. Large-group volunteer days occur when an individual organization wishes to bring 10-60 participants, students, or employees to volunteer as a group. We are grateful to have had so many organizations reach out in support. Among our thanks are University of Michigan, Dearborn, Wayne State University, University of Michigan: Circle K, Detroit Edison Public School Academy (DEPSA), Ignite XDS, Allen Park Presbyterian Church, and Quicken Loans. We would also like to thank the Alternative Spring Break groups from the following universities: University of Michigan (Detroit Partnership Day), University of California, San Diego, University of Iowa, Vanderbilt University, and Wayne State University. Last, but certainly not least, we would like to thank the volunteers who have gone above and beyond by acting as team leaders for many of our volunteer days. Thank you to Molly Landis, Charlie Molnar, TJ Samuels, Mo Yang, Mark Johnson, and Taylor Gonzales. Looking ahead to the second half of 2014 and into 2015, we will continue working to streamline the volunteer program and processes as we strive to better serve our volunteers which, in-turn, allows us to better serve our community.
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financials
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iven the adversity we faced in 2013 and early 2014, the future of the Heidelberg Project would have been in jeopardy if it were not for you, our family of supporters. You said you supported our work, and you certainly proved it. Our number of donors increased by 22% from 2012, and over 50% of our 2013 donors were new to the HP family. A financial family portrait follows; my, how we’ve grown! In 2012, we said that we would strengthen earned revenues. Thanks to the May 2013 launch of our onsite gift shop, we doubled our earned revenue in 2013. We also continue to build and cultivate relationships with foundations and corporations. Frankly, our work would not be possible without the support of the Fred A. & Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and Quicken Loans. Thank you to all of our supporters for believing in the power of art to create positive change in our communities.
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Many variables can cause fluctuations in revenues and expenses, such as large one-time gifts (we were fortunate to receive a large donation of contributed services in 2013) or unforeseen expenses (as we recently experienced with the need for increased security at the Project). When this happens, it can become difficult to understand an organization’s financial picture. We hope this analysis is helpful to you in understanding where we are today. Another important indicator of viability is an organization’s ability to maintain its integrity at the height of adversity and controversy. I am most proud that the HP rose to the occasion in both areas. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the staff for a job well done!
KELL boardIE GOIN treasu ES rer
REVENUE EXPENSES
Other $4,000
Other $7,000 Earned Revenue $57,000
Earned Revenue $26,000
Contributions $582,000 [1]
Contributions $211.000 [1]
2013
2012
$646,000
$240,000
Fundraising $76,000
Fundraising $101,000
Management & General $63,000
Management & General $100,000
Program Services $234,000 [1]
Program Services $446,000 [1]
2012
2013
$373,000
$647,000
2011 2012 2013
NUMBER OF DONORS 2,034 1,142
56% increase from previous year Increase of 892 donors
47% increase from previous year Increase of 600 donors
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[1] Contribution revenue includes contributed services revenue of approximately $237,000 and $32,000 in 2013 and 2012, respectively. Program services expense includes corresponding in-kind expense for each year. This increase was due to Tyree Guyton’s full-time contribution of his services and increased legal support provided by a team of attorneys through the Michigan Community Resources (MCR) program.
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2013 was a transformative, soul-searching and truly inspirational year for the Heidelberg Project. This was not an easy year for anyone
associated with the Heidelberg Project, but the outpouring of support and generosity has been so uplifting. On behalf of the Board, I express our great appreciation to the individuals and foundations that stepped up to support the Heidelberg Project at the end of 2013, and to the City of Detroit’s fire and police departments for their assistance on the Heidelberg Project site. The fall fundraising event, an “encore” to that of 2012, was a remarkable display of the perseverance of the Heidelberg Project and its supporters, who showed up in great numbers for an evening filled with fun entertainment, delicious food and camaraderie. The close of 2013 brought the Board into careful reflection about the plan for growth of the Heidelberg Project. In my second year as Board President, I am proud to say that we maintained a dedicated Board of seven active members, all of whom contributed their energy, intellect, resources and, at times, good old fashioned sweat to ensure a successful future for the Heidelberg Project. I am also pleased to
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announce that all are continuing to serve into the next year, and I thank my fellow Board members for their commitment. With a firm organizational infrastructure in place, the Board plans to expand committee and other volunteer involvement to strengthen the Heidelberg Project’s bond with the community, while also building programs to encourage community change through artistic expression. We look optimistically forward to 2014, which is set to be a productive and exciting year for the Heidelberg Project.
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special thanks The Heidelberg Project would like to extend our warmest thanks to our very generous supporters, both new and old. The outpouring of support over this challenging year has allowed us to keep our hope and vision, not only alive, but thriving. It is only through your support, both financial and otherwise, that it is possible to usher in the next chapter of the HP. Thank you. Anthony Alfaro and Timothy Leonard, Streamline Electric Craig Brummell, Streetlight USA Detroit Police Department Devin Mudd, Digital Planet Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms George Rider Jim Clements, Nomax Technology Junkologists, Marie Paxton and Stacy Risner Leon Denison, Tech Guru Phoenix of Detroit Fire Department Prudential Security 1xRun Titan Professional Photo Lab
Reclaiming the Canvas Art Advocates: Bleach Detroit Christina Giasone Brandy H. M. Brooks Ryan Schreiber
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the DONORS
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2013 HEIDELBERG
team board
Tyree Guyton - Honorary Director of The Heidelberg Project Jenenne Whitfield - Executive Director of The Heidelberg Project Laura M. Bassett - Attorney (Board President) Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC Rick Bone - President (Board Secretary), Bone Asset Management Anthony Curis - Vice President, Curis Enterprises Deanna Dixon - Senior Corporate Counsel, PulteGroup Inc. Kellie Goines - Associate (Board Treasurer), Plante & Moran, PLLC Andy Sturm - Creative Director (Board Vice President), RAD Kerry Doman - Founder & CEO, After 5 Detroit Randy Paschke - Finance Committee Wendy Pittman - Executive Committee
staff
Emily Bunder - (former) Special Projects Coordinator Trista Dymond - Curating the Canvas Manager & Graphics Katie Hearn - Marketing & Communications Manager Margaret Grace - ACE2 Coordinator Jessica Kezlarian - Curating the Canvas Designer & Tour Docent Alvita Lozano - Assistant Director Julie MacDonald - Social Media Coordinator Toni Nunn - Administrative Assistant Amanda Sansoterra - (former) Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Emerging Artist Director & Volunteer Coordinator Jenenne Whitfield - Executive Director
interns
Jhalma Hale, Bryan Banks - ACE2 & General Help Ericka Johnson - Office Support Lauralyn MacIntosh - Site Development Max Naff - Graphics Jenni Ring - Office Support Paul Schellenberg - Site Development Kirsten Williams - Site Development
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ACE2 teaching artists contract
Cheryl Alt Susannah Goodman Hollie Hulst Kelly Meador Summer Radtke Catherine Thomas Melissa Whorf
Heidi Coffman - Accountant Erik Powers - (former) Heidelberg Project Representative & Gift Shop Steven Snead - Site Maintenance Lisa Rodriguez - Community Outreach Curator
sponsors Annenberg Foundation Community Foundation of South East Michigan DeVos/Michigan Non-Profit Association Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation The Ford Foundation The Jospey Foundation The Kresge Foundation Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Porter Family Foundation Quicken Loans The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
annual report production Design: Taylor Gonzales Photography: Romain Blanquart, Trista Dymond, Margaret Grace, Taylor Gonzales, Julie MacDonald, and Geronimo Patten
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