Events and Community Programs
Groundswell Community Mural Project hosts a variety of events throughout the year that celebrate creativity, community engagement, and youth empowerment.
Spring Into Summer Benefit
Held each spring, this annual fundraising event brings supporters together to celebrate Groundswell’s impact and raise funds for its youth art programs and Summer Leadership Institute.
Community Paint Days
Hosted throughout the year, these events invite people of all ages and abilities to participate in collaborative artmaking, build community connections, and contribute to public art projects.
These celebrations bring community members together to unveil completed murals, recognize the artists and collaborators and partners involved, and highlight the stories and messages behind each work of public art.
Art Shares and Exhibitions
These events give young artists opportunities to showcase artwork created through Groundswell’s after-school programs, celebrate their creative growth, and share their work with families, friends and the wider community.
Pop-Up Events
These events provide students with opportunities to display and sell their artwork, helping them develop entrepreneurial skills, learn about marketing and sales, and gain experience presenting their creative work to the public.
Mural Tours
These guided tours invite community members to explore Groundswell’s public art throughout New York City, learn about the stories and social messages behind the murals and community partnerships that bring each project to life. Tours offer an opportunity to engage with public art, celebrate local creativity, and learn how art can inspire dialogue and positive community change. Registration is possible by sharing a donation to further our mural programming.