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