Michael John Heagerty
COMMUNITY FACILITATOR

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b. 1986, HK.

 

Michael John Heagerty

Activations of un-used Real Estate to create real Impact: Curation, Pop-Up shops, exhibitions, events and experiences + experimental marketing

| Michaeljohnheagerty@gmail.com

This week, last year I signed on to expand @wildflowers_syr into a small retail shop inside @thesaltcitymarket This milestone is not just about our shop but about the collective spirit of creativity, community, and celebration that the market repre
The sky’s not the limit; it’s just the view. ⛅️ Might Salt 🧂 City tee by @cayetanovalenzuela
No matter what conditions look like around you, no matter how much doubt fills your mind —keep on believing, keep on persisting—keep on going—keep on GROWING. I have always believed we have the innate potential to flourish and th
Skate away from your problems, not from your dreams 🛼💭💖 @jessica.stayfresh 📸
Guess Who’s Back ⛈️ Some Gents at @thesaltcitymarket Grateful for @steveespopowers and crew for blessing so many garments today and being so gracious for the people who showed up! @wildflowers_syr was busy all day and so many people came th
I’ve learned that while it may be disheartening to feel that we can’t produce the way we used to in our younger years, it is essential to view this as an opportunity for growth and exploration. I’m doing my best to embrace the cha
Once upon a time… 🌖 🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕
Sleepless but relentless. @viva.lumina 📸
Listening to the 🎧 @99percentinvisible podcast this evening and I learned about this incredible building… An urban barn, with high ceilings and lots of open workspaces, designed by Assemble Architects in post-Olympic Stratford - East London

I tend to look through the lens of exploration, being drawn to overlooked or under-utilized urban pockets that can be re-imagined. Celebrating the anti-ordinary, envisioning the long-term affects on the social community and locational identity of forgotten spaces is my specialty. Activation of improvisational urban projects via promotions that contribute to local pride and give Syracuse, NY a series of unique and fun activities to enjoy is my mission.

Through collaborations with the local creative class of the Mighty Salt City, I’ve accomplished a series of whimsical interventions and community building events that provide alternative uses for forgotten urban spaces.

Pop-up Parklets on asphalt, colorful Installations in alleyways, reclaiming the city one project at a time with grassroots efforts.

For commissions, press inquiries, collaborations or comments please send me a line via e-mail.