My Place in History
What: Created a public mural in Hamilton Grange that focuses on the school’s core community values. Encouraged youth to actively apply their school’s curriculum into their life and community.
Where:
Hamilton Grange Middle School
500 W 138th Street
New York, NY 10031
Who:
Lead Artist: Sean Carlson
Hamilton Grange Middle School students and After School All-Stars
Why:
To brighten the auditorium of this overcrowded school with a mural made by students
To give students a platform to work together effectively and express their creativity
To empower youth to take leadership roles as positive forces in their community
To provide a platform to apply their school’s core values
When: September 2017 – June 2018