Archive
Stories, press coverage, events and annual reports from Groundswell’s first 25+ years, carried over from our original website. Browse the archive below, newest first.

Help Us Paint A Brighter Tomorrow!
Check out our newest video highlighting Groundswell’s history and impact!

This Giving Tuesday We Kick Off The Opportunity To Donate To Our Art Programs This Holiday Season
This Giving Tuesday, we ask you to donate to Groundswell to support our mural projects, after school programs and our youth artists!

Fall/Winter 2023 After School Programs
Our Fall/Winter 2023 after school programs are about to begin!

Open Studios Figure Drawing Workshop 6/16/23
Join us for our Open Studios Figure Drawing Workshop on June 16th, from 6-9pm, at Groundswell’s Studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn (540 President St., #1A).

Our Open Call for Artists is Live!
Groundswell is actively seeking creative and experienced Teaching Artists and Muralists who share our deep commitment to community-based social justice work. Interested Artists can join us at an Open Studios Figure Drawing workshop on June 16th to learn more about the organization and meet other artists.
Are You Groundswell Next Executive Leader?
We are happy to announce we are working with DRG Talent Advisory Group to assist in the search for our next executive leader. Review this link to the job description and how to apply.
Pictured above: Current Executive Director, Robyne Walker Murphy and Groundswell’s Founder, Amy Sananman.
2022 Spring/Summer Program Registration Is Open!
Apply Today! 2022 Spring/Summer Program Registration Is Open!
Join our youth artists as the explore the intersection of art and social justice. Apply today and receive a stipend for participation, art supplies and an opportunity to study with world-renowned artists.

Self Care Saturday
Join us on April 9th for #empowering wellness activities designed to help you practice #selfcare everyday to thrive 365 days a year! 🕶
First 500 registrants will receive a FREE custom kit to use during the day!!
Registration closes April 6th!! Register today to save your spot for Self-Care Saturday!! 📅 Link here: https://www.nike.com/experiences/details/1648047428025

#CHURNINGFORCHANGE
What does art and social justice taste like?
New Ice Scream Flavor “Groundswirll Mural Movement” created in partnership with The Social Brooklyn. Support by purchasing a pint online or visiting the store and Groundswell will receive 25% of sales through April 10th while supplies last.

Community Conversation
Community youth are painting a vibrant mural in Armstrong Houses in Brooklyn, NY. Tell us what you want to see in your community! Groundswell is seeking input of the Armstrong Houses community stakeholders, such as teens, artists, organizations, funders, neighbors, and families.

Groundswell Celebrates the Leadership of Robyne Walker Murphy
It is with a spirit of gratitude, we announce that Robyne Walker Murphy will transition from her role as Executive Director effective July 1st, 2022.
As I begin the process of transitioning out of this phase in my life, I do so with a tremendous about of love and gratitude for the Groundswell community. The last five years have been transformative for me. I would like to thank our incredible artists, young people, staff, and board of directors for embracing me and inspiring me every day.

Groundswell is a 2022 Spark Prize Award Winner!!
It was announced today by the Brooklyn Community Foundation that Groundswell is one of five recipients to their $100,000 Spark Prize, the only award of it’s kind honoring long-standing nonprofits that have “sparked change” across Brooklyn.