Groundswell continued twenty years of community-engaged art the summer of 2017 with a series of simultaneous murals throughout New York City, including Groundswell’s 500th Mural and three murals at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) housing developments. These murals were a part of Groundswell’s two-month long flagship program, the Summer Leadership Institute. This summer youth jobs program offers New York City youth the opportunity to reimagine public spaces as sites of community dialogue. Through a colorful, video game inspired design, the artist team uses symbols of peace to illustrate what makes the Castle Hill community unique.
