Earth Day River Clean-up

Saturday, April 20, 10am-2pm

Eliza Howell Park

23751 Fenkell Avenue Detroit, MI 48223

Join Sidewalk Detroit to celebrate Earth Day by showing the Rouge River a little love! Adult participants will have the option to wade into the river (waders provided) to pull out trash, and volunteers of all ages will help haul the trash to the road and begin cleaning it for an exciting community-built art installation led by local artist Halima Cassells (more details on Earth Week and this Eco Artist Residency to come!) In case of rain, this event date will move to May 4, 10am-2pm. 

Make sure to register in advance, click here 

Read More
Art x Environmental Justice: Addressing Climate as Changemakers Panel with Jordan Weber

Wednesday, May 15, 6pm-8pm

Spot Lite

2905 Beaufait St., Detroit

Join Sidewalk Detroit for an interactive conversation exploring the depths and multiplicities of avenues that address climate crises through art and advocacy. The event will highlight our artist-in-residence, Jordan Weber, along with other panelists who are activists, writers, and community organizers. We are calling participants into the space for a collaborative conversation on how our creative practices and pathways contribute to the whole, toward a solution. Please register in advance by clicking here.

Read More
Community Celebration: Debut of Jordan Weber’s ‘New Forest, Ancient Thrones’

Saturday, May 18, 2pm-5pm 

Canfield Consortium Art Park in East Canfield Village

4405 Lemay St., Detroit

Celebrate the installation opening of “New Forest, Ancient Thrones” by Sidewalk Detroit’s artist-in-residence Jordan Weber, a New York-based regenerative land sculptor and activist who works at the intersection of social justice and environmental apartheid through grassroots collaboration in industrial polluted neighborhoods. Festivities will commence starting at 2pm with an unveiling ceremony, live music, performances, and remarks by Jordan Weber, Sidewalk Detroit, and Canfield Consortium.“NewForest, Ancient Thrones” is a new permanent sculpture that honors the resiliency of the East Canfield neighborhood and the dedication of its residents to continue the fight against environmental racism and the climate crisis.

Please register in advance by clicking here.

Read More
Opening Celebration + Artist Talk w/ Halima Cassells

Saturday,  June 22, 2024, 5pm-7pm 

Eliza Howell Park

23751 Fenkell Ave. Detroit 

Join Sidewalk Detroit as it celebrates the inaugural Eco-Artist-in-Residence Halima Cassell’s installation at Eliza Howell Park. The event will include an artist talk, art activities, performances and food.

Read More
Ryan Johnson