Following in the Footsteps of Alexander Hamilton

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What: CITYarts has created mural #338 in the historic community park that celebrates the local cultures with a focus on the legacy of Alexander Hamilton. This project was created in collaboration with the local schools, youth, community, a professional artist, artist assistants, volunteers and residents. Together we celebrated the unique community identity of Harlem where Hamilton lived and inspired our youth to follow in his footsteps.

Where:
Alexander Hamilton Playground
Hamilton Place & W 140th Street
New York, NY 10031

Who:
Collaborators:

  • Students: Hamilton Grange Middle School, New Design Middle School, Urban Assembly for Performing Arts, and Democracy Prep Harlem High School
  • CITYarts Artist: Hugo Bastidas
  • CITYarts volunteers, interns, and staff
  • Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program
  • The Brotherhood/Sister Sol
  • It Takes a Village to Raise Fantabulous Children!

Supporters:

  • Councilmember Mark Levine
  • NYC Department of Parks & Recreation
  • West Harlem Development Corporation

Why:

  • To engage neighborhood youth to become actively involved in transforming their community
  • To revitalize the neighborhood space making it more welcoming and enjoyable for the people who live and visit there
  • To bring together youth and families to collaborate on a project that will improve a significant communal space and their quality of life
  • To empower youth to take leadership roles in acting as a positive force in their community while learning practical skills

When: April 2019 – October 2019