Event Details
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Getting here: The MSU Surplus Store & Recycling Center is located on the south end of campus at 468 Green Way, East Lansing, MI 48823. Enter off of Farm Lane, across from the Baker Woodlot.
- CATA bus 32 stops out front on Farm Lane.
- Parking in our lot is free while attending events or shopping at the Surplus Store, open on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It's about a 25 minute walk from the Union.
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Student Upcycle Fridays
Every Friday of the semester
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Surplus & Recycling
Held in the Upcycle workshop/Ed Center (follow signs & look for the outdoor table).
Unleash your inner artist! Drop by the Spartan Upcycle Workshop for free arts & crafts while you enjoy conversation, community, and music. We offer different creative reuse projects every week, and you can always choose your own crafty adventure. No experience needed. All welcome. Find out more here!
Patchwork: Reclaiming Space
MSU Union Art Gallery (2nd floor), open Mon. - Sat. 12 - 5 p.m.
Participate in this hands-on show and contribute to the shared tapestry!
Choose some fabric and grab a seat at the table in the gallery to create a patch and contribute to the growing tapestry. There's also books available for collaging and you're encouraged to add your cut-and-paste artwork to the shelf for others to enjoy. By the conclusion of the exhibition, the gallery will hold a vibrant collection of stories woven together forming a collective portrait of our community.
The patchwork tapestry now hanging beautifully in the Union Art Gallery is a reflection of a collaborative project that Spartan Upcycle initiated last February. The fabric mosaic brings together the creativity of students and fellow members of the campus community who paused to make a patch and contribute. The pieces were stitched together over the summer, and at the conclusion of the Reclaiming Space exhibition, Spartan Upcycle will sew together the fabric squares made by participants in the gallery and combine them with the patchwork that's on display.
The exhibition is hosted as a partnership between the Union Art Gallery, Spartan Upcycle, and the Department of Art, Art History, and Design.
Background:
The patchwork project was initiated by Spartan Upcycle at a table in the Union on February 12, 2025, in honor of the day of remembrance marking the tragedy that struck campus on February 13, 2023. The hope behind the shared tapestry project remains the same today as it was a year ago – to contribute to a sense of community among Spartans, especially during a what is a challenging time for many.
This is the second year of the Reclaiming Space exhibition, which was established by Laurén Gerig, Assistant Professor and Director of Exhibitions and Outreach in the Department of Art, Art History, and Design. Gerig created the collaborative exhibition in response to the day of remembrance, recognizing the need for a space marked by care, reflection, and sensitivity.