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Play in the Park: Cheer

play-in-the-park-feature play-banner play-banner2 play-banner3 play-banner4 play-banner5 play-feature dance-feature dream-feature thrive-feature believe cheer create grow jump love peace share After 2023-2024’s “Peace in the Park” campaign, NYC Council Member Kamillah Hanks commissioned another Staten Island Parks Equity Initiative makeover, this time at Mahoney Playground in St. George. Collaborating with the Friends of Mahoney Playground and local…

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Play in the Park: Jump

play-in-the-park-feature play-banner play-banner2 play-banner3 play-banner4 play-banner5 play-feature dance-feature dream-feature thrive-feature believe cheer create grow jump love peace share After 2023-2024’s “Peace in the Park” campaign, NYC Council Member Kamillah Hanks commissioned another Staten Island Parks Equity Initiative makeover, this time at Mahoney Playground in St. George. Collaborating with the Friends of Mahoney Playground and local…

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Capital Hill Boys Club: Peterbug

In honor of 50 Years of Peter Bug Day in DC, the CHBC Art Gallery produced and curated a new mural installation at the Peter Bug Shoe Repair Academy. Washington DC artists Ryan Mizta and Brian Bailey painted Adinkra symbols representing unity, strength, energy, beauty, peace, and “God Is King” while Lew the Artist painted…

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Capital Hill Boys Club: God is King

In honor of 50 Years of Peter Bug Day in DC, the CHBC Art Gallery produced and curated a new mural installation at the Peter Bug Shoe Repair Academy. Washington DC artists Ryan Mizta and Brian Bailey painted Adinkra symbols representing unity, strength, energy, beauty, peace, and “God Is King” while Lew the Artist painted…

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PS 53: Reading is Fundamental

Artist Jodi Dareal and 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at PS 53 designed and painted three new murals this spring. Two explore their favorite books and the theme “Reading is Fundamental.” The third explores the ways that, “Together We Shine.” One class from each grade helped brainstorm concepts and develop designs. Then teachers selected…

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PS 53: Reading is Fundamental 2

Artist Jodi Dareal and 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at PS 53 designed and painted three new murals this spring. Two explore their favorite books and the theme “Reading is Fundamental.” The third explores the ways that, “Together We Shine.” One class from each grade helped brainstorm concepts and develop designs. Then teachers selected…

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PS 53: Together We Shine

Artist Jodi Dareal and 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at PS 53 designed and painted three new murals this spring. Two explore their favorite books and the theme “Reading is Fundamental.” The third explores the ways that, “Together We Shine.” One class from each grade helped brainstorm concepts and develop designs. Then teachers selected…

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RTG North: Peace Builds Community

Bronx Connect partnered with the Mary Mitchell Community Center near its RTG North site to donate the “Peace Builds Community” mural as part of its “I Want to Grow Up” campaign. Artist Kenneth Tooley collaborated with students from Mary Mitchell’s summer program to design and produce the mural in the center’s playground. The mural revolves…

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FUNdamentals of PS 171: Gratitude

In the summer of 2025, artist Plushie returned to her elementary school alma mater to complete the final six “FUNdamentals of PS 171” murals for the school auditorium: Compassion Trust Perseverance Gratitude Eagles Magnet School The summer collection joined the spring 2025 collection: Respect Diversity Working Together Family Sharing Soar All twelve designs were painted…

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FUNdamentals of PS 171: Compassion

In the summer of 2025, artist Plushie returned to her elementary school alma mater to complete the final six “FUNdamentals of PS 171” murals for the school auditorium: Compassion Trust Perseverance Gratitude Eagles Magnet School The summer collection joined the spring 2025 collection: Respect Diversity Working Together Family Sharing Soar All twelve designs were painted…

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