Rising Up in the Community  

What: Created a public mural in Long Island City’s Dog Park that encourages respect for the local environment as well as reducing vandalism and violence within the community.

Where:

LIC Dog Park
48-1-48-11 Vernon Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11101

Who:

  • Lead Artist: Annabelle Popa

  • Local youth and families

  • Local Schools

  • PLAYDAY

  • Morgan Stanley Employees

  • New York State Parks

Why:

  • To engage neighborhood youth to become actively involved in transforming their community.

  • To revitalize the neighborhood space to make 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: May 2018 – December 2019