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Michigan State University

Spartan Upcycle Student Collective Showcase Reception

WHERE:
MSU Union Gallery

WHEN:
April 21, 2026

WHAT:
Openings and Receptions

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Stop by the Union Art Gallery for the Reception on Tues., April 21, 5 – 7 p.m.
Music, snacks, and crafting: Make a cardboard portrait for the gallery wall!

The Showcase features upcycled furniture and art created by students who sourced materials from the MSU Surplus Store & Recycling Center (SSRC). Student creators primarily worked on the projects during Student Upcycle Fridays, held weekly in SSRC’s education/upcycle space.

Made with basic tools and supplies, the pieces of Upcycled Home show how Spartans need not travel far to furnish their living space with style. Some items, like the suitcase vanity and tire ottoman, were personal projects. Others were created through a group effort, like the decoupaged fridge turned into an interactive recycling education tool.