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DCLEATED: Custom Cleats for Causes

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Local Artists design and paint colossal cleats for their favorite charities

Step into a world of creativity and compassion with DCLEATED, an extraordinary art installation project that has brought together talented Detroit artists to paint custom cleats for a noble cause. In partnership with City Walls Detroit, Detroit Medical Center, Visit Detroit, and Spacelab Detroit, the artists have passionately adorned these cleats, crafted by Prop Art Studios, to support their favorite local causes.


These stunning creations are displayed across downtown Detroit, Metro Airport terminals, and City Airport through the NFL Draft held downtown. Each five-foot high cleat is a unique expression of passion and dedication to uplifting important community causes. From showcasing environmental awareness to promoting youth education and supporting healthcare initiatives, these cleats uplift a diverse range of organizations that impact the Detroit community.


The excitement continues! There is a live auction for each of these remarkable cleats. Head over to join the bidding and show your support for each of these causes. Every bid contributes to making a difference in our community, aligning art with meaningful change. The DCLEATED excitement will culminate in a community event at The Godfrey Hotel in May where the winning bidders will be announced.

BID ON A CLEAT


Don’t miss this opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind piece of art while supporting local causes that matter. Bid now and be a part of the positive impact created by DCLEATED and the collaborative spirit of Detroit’s artistic community!

City Walls: Honoring Detroit’s Sports Legends

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Artist Jesse Kassel uses his unique style to pay homage to Detroit’s sports legends

Stroll through downtown Detroit and discover the vibrant art of Jesse Kassel adorning electrical distribution boxes. Jesse uses his unique style to pay homage to Detroit’s retired sports legends, showcasing their jerseys and career accomplishments.

Show Love: City Walls Detroit Calls for Artists

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City Walls Detroit has released the first wave of open calls for this summer with over $650,000 available for the Detroit arts community! Visit the City Walls website and download the artist packet for the project or projects you’re interested in. Pay close attention to the Vision Statement as developed by the community to inspire your vision for these spaces.

4 Calls Open Now

Godfrey Hotel
Deadline to apply: March 19, 2023
City Walls Detroit together with the Godfrey Hotel, is seeking artists (or collaborative teams) to create two new murals on the Godfrey Hotel.  

Community Vision Statement: The Godfrey Hotel and The Corktown Community have collaborated to discover common themes and inspiration for the upcoming mural(s) that will be placed on The Godfrey Hotel in Spring/Summer 2023. According to the Detroit Historical Society, Corktown is the oldest existing neighborhood in The City of Detroit and was a welcoming point for waves of immigrants who have generations of families… Download the Artist Packet and Apply >

DTE Corktown Substation Mural Project                                           
Deadline to apply: March 19, 2023

Community Vision Statement: The Corktown Community and City Walls Detroit have collaborated to discover common themes and inspiration for the upcoming mural. According to the Detroit Historical Society, Corktown is the oldest existing neighborhood in The City of The DTE Mural project seeks to highlight the tightknit Corktown Community bonds. Residents of the oldest neighborhood in Detroit share a familiarity with each other, with baseball, with parades… Download the Artist Packet and Apply >

Stein Park Mural Project
Deadline to apply: March 19, 2023

City Walls Detroit together with the Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance CDC (CRCAA), is seeking artists (or collaborative teams) to create a new mural in Stein Park in the Warrendale/Cody Rouge area on the West Warren corridor.  This project will be executed in the service of promoting the City of Detroit as a vibrant community. The murals theme is based and derived from a place of civic pride and it strives to have a deep connection with residents. Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance CDC has been serving this area for over ten years… Download the Artist Packet and Apply >

Show Love: The Detroit Way
Deadline to apply: March 19, 2023  
The City of Detroit has a vision for neighbors to feel connected to each other, to foster a sense of belonging, and have a collective say for what happens in their neighborhoods.  

Vision Statement: As we have learned through the pandemic outdoor public spaces are our most important spaces. Even when we couldn’t be with each other we could be outside. It’s now more important than ever to ensure our public spaces are healthy, safe, inviting, and empowering… Download the Artist Packet and Apply >
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