The Gun Violence Memorial Project: Object Collection Events

The Gun Violence Memorial Project: Object Collection Events

MOCAD will be hosting Objects Collection events where families have the opportunity to contribute a Remembrance Object to the Gun Violence

By MOCAD

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Saturday, June 21 · 12 - 12:30pm EDT

Location

MOCAD

4454 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48201

About this event

  • Free venue parking

MOCAD will be hosting Objects Collection events where families have the opportunity to contribute a Remembrance Object to MOCAD's presentation of The Gun Violence Memorial Project that honors and celebrates the lives of their loved ones taken by gun violence. This vital memorial seeks to honor the lives and narratives of victims through personal remembrance objects that tell their stories. If you wish to contribute, please select a meaningful item that represents and connects with your loved one.


Our collection events will be held on:

Mar 29, 2025 12pm - 5pm

Apr 5, 2025 12pm - 5pm

Jun 21, 2025 12pm -5pm


Please register for a 30-minute time slot where you will meet with a museum staff member to collect information about you, your loved one, and their story, as well as collect your object, which will be added to the The Gun Violence Memorial Project.


Remembrance Objects can be anything that tells a story of your loved one. Please note that we are only able to accommodate objects that are no larger than 9” L x 4.5” W x 3” H.


If you have any questions please feel free to email programs@mocadetroit.org

Frequently asked questions

How long is this appointment?

This appointment will be a 30 minute time slot with a staff member who will greet you, collect information about you, your loved one and their story as well as collect your object that you will be adding to the Gun Violence Memorial Project.

What is a Rememberance Object?

Remembrance Objects can be anything that tells a story of your loved one. Please select an object that is no longer than 9” L x 4.5” W x 3” H.

What are the requirements to donate a Rememberance Object

All participants must complete the object intake form prior to your arrival and media release form if you are interested in your likeness or story being shared.

What size and how many objects can I donate?

The object must fit within a box 9” L x 4.5” W x 3” H and no more than 3 objects per family.

Can I donate a Rememberance Object on behalf of anyone?

You must be an immediate family member of the person who was lost

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