Community Mural

Play in the Park: Believe in Yourself

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: Peace

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: 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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NY Liberty: History Made

HISTORY MADE 🏆 The WNBA champion NY Liberty raised the banner and received their championship rings at their home opener on May 17. Fans celebrated with artist champion Toofly and painted a commemorative mural during the game. The canvas will be donated to a local public school in celebration of excellence in women’s sports. Toofly and Thrive…

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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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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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RTG West: Peacemakers Play

During our collaboration with RTG West this year, we were given the opportunity to transform a graffiti-littered wall that has been neglected for many years into a centerpiece that restores play to the neighborhood. Our students explored this theme of “Play,” developing vibrant depictions of children and adults playing instruments, sports, games, and other activities.…

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RTG North: Brainiac Babies

Bronx Connect partnered with the Brainiac Babies neighborhood day care center near its RTG North site to donate the “Future Leaders” mural as part of its “I Want to Grow Up” holiday campaign. Artist Ashley Crawford collaborated with student from RTG North to design and produce the mural in the center’s playground. RTG North: Brainiac…

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