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Groundswell Community Mural Project
Community Partner Guide
Groundswell is a nationally recognized NYC non-profit that engages youth to create professional quality public art pertinent
to their community. Groundswell programs foster collaboration, critical thinking and using creativity as a social tool.
“Water is the Life of NYC”
Sackett & 4th Ave, Brooklyn
“Hunger for Knowledge,”
School for Leadership & Public Service
“Timeless Rhythm,”
Mosaic benches, Hugh Gilroy Senior Center
Mural/ Mosaic Residencies
In 16- 22 sessions, Groundswell artists lead youth through understanding public art in historic context and the basics of
mural or mosaic making (theme, color, composition, design, technique). Youth work collaboratively in researching,
designing and fabricating a polished final product. Themes may be based on curriculum or identified by the school
community. Residencies may be carried out during school day or after school. 16 – 22 sessions cost between $10,000 and
$14,000. Residencies are geared toward students 6th – 12th grade. For students 14 – 21 years old, there are opportunities
to join Groundswell’s apprenticeship and summer jobs programs.
Summer Mural Projects
Groundswell also works with elementary, middle and high schools to create large-scale, outdoor mural/mosaic public art to
transform their facilities. Summer projects are created through Groundswell’s
summer jobs program for teens. Teen
workers may be youth from the community. The cost of doing a summer mural depends on the scope and may range from
$15,000 to $30,000.
Experience Working with Community Partners
Partnerships have included: Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, Fifth Avenue Committee, Make the Road by
Walking, Brotherhood Sister/Sol, the NYC Mayor’s Office, Department of Transportation, Department of Corrections and
Trust for Public Land.
For more information visit us at www.groundswellmural.org
Contact us at: 718-254-9782 Executive Director, Amy Sananman
director@groundswellmural.org
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