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EXPERIENCE

THE PROJECT

A 3 DAY GLASS, MUSIC, AND ARTS FESTIVAL

BECOME PART OF DETROIT'S BEST KEPT SECRET:

AN ART EXPERIENCE THAT BUILDS COMMUNITY & ENRICHES THE SOUL

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THE VENUE

THE RUSSELL INDUSTRIAL CENTER

A historic 2,200,000 sq-ft seven building complex, designed by Albert Kahn for John William Murray in 1915, the Russell is a symbol of Detroit's longstanding industrial history. Once a manufacturing site for the automotive industry, the Russell is now a world-renowned hub for artists, artisans, and forward-thinking entrepreneurs.

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The Project occupies the Center's massive outdoor courtyard, first floor of Expo building, and an auxiliary building that we call The Art House.

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Our partnership with The Russell Industrial Center, has allowed MGP to grow and thrive in ways we never dreamed possible. Thank you RIC for your constant and generous support!

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GLASS

THE HEART OF THE PROJECT

A lineup of over a hundred glass artists from all over the country will be flameworking, cold working, bending neon and more throughout the weekend.

 

Feel the heat where you watch from front and center as your favorite artist melts, shapes, and blows glass!

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ART

SPRAY CANS, BRUSHES, CANVASES

Over sixty painters, graffiti writers, mixed media artists, and other visual artists will be creating live in our Art House and in the main outdoor courtyard.

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Check out finished art work by Detroit's greats and other artists from around the country in the curated Art Gallery as DJs and intimate music acts play from the Art House Stage.

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MUSIC

SOUNDTRACK TO THE PROJECT

Watching over the Russell's courtyard, the Main Stage will host a number of musicians including big, national, headlining acts.

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A lineup of Local DJs, acoustic sets, solo artists will be playing from the Art House Stage and Catwalk Stage overlooking the flameworkers throughout the course of the project.

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AUCTIONS

GRAB YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF ART

The event culminates with multiple art auctions, both silent and live where festival goers have the opportunity to purchase the creations made throughout the weekend.

 

The proceeds collected benefit art education and enrichment for Detroit children. 

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INTERACTIVE ART

MAKE YOUR MARK!

Art is all about you!

 

Get hands on with a variety of mediums whether its to sharpen or learn new skills on a personal level or to drive a community piece to come alive throughout the weekend.

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When it comes to art at MGP, there is something for everyone including the kiddos!

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VENDORS

ART AND INDUSTRY MARKET

From well known glass artists to painters, makers and creators, our indoor and outdoor spaces features vendors from all over showing off their artwork and goods.

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Take a break from partying and peruse the market's offerings during the festival!

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FOOD AND DRINK

REFUEL AND REHYDRATE

Our food court features local Detroit food and drink trucks catering to a variety of tastes. Drop in and grab a snack to fuel you through the weekend!

 

Grab one of our MGP beer cups and fill it up at one of the two beer trucks. Chill out and relax with friends in the on site beer and spirit garden while the tunes of MGP fill the background!

THINGS TO DO
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