Groundswell brings together artists, youth, and community organizations to use art as a tool for social change.
Community
Working in a collaborative process, our students gained the knowledge and tools necessary to explore, design and interpret important and relevant messages to the school community.
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Michelle Esposito, IS 62, Assistant Principal
Youth
Groundswell is a safe space for me as a teenager, it’s a place where you can express yourself with whatever it may be, it's your getaway.
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Kevin Rijo, Youth Artist
Artists
For me, building imagination and sharing knowledge alongside a younger generation of artists is a great manifestation of the fruits of this shift. With this mural, we are also bringing intergenerational participation into a future that honors our past while actively creating a different path of existence.
More About Raúl Ayala and The Iconic Bowery Wall
Raúl Ayala, Artist
News
Tune in: Actor Joel McHale raises money for Groundswell on ABC!
Tune in: Actor Joel McHale raises money for Groundswell on ABC! Mark your calendars: Sunday, November 1 and Sunday, November 8 at 9 PM ET/8 PM CT on ABC — tune in and share with a friend. We are cheering you on Joel! Thank you in advance for your courage and generosity!
