On the Wall

Thursday, 01/08/2015
It Takes a Village

By bringing these cross-sector community partners together with Groundswell youth and professional artists, we can collectively solve complex problems.
Thursday, 01/08/2015
A Mural is Worth a Thousand Words

Earlier this year, CityLab from The Atlantic asked its readers "Can Murals Change a Neighborhood?"

At Groundswell, we know they can.
Thursday, 01/08/2015
Collaborating to Create Change

A youth-- who just a few short years ago was arrested for graffiti and truancy-- gets an acceptance letter from Pratt Institute to study graphic design.
Monday, 12/08/2014
Exposing the Prison Industrial Complex

In summer 2014, a team of young men created a mural exposing how the United States judicial system has failed young men of color and their communities.Through a partnership with WNET, they are able to spread their message to thousands more. Watch the video and join the conversation by using #groundswellnyc.
Thursday, 11/13/2014
FROM THE HARLEM RIVER, TO THE NEW YORK HARBOR, TO THE GOWANUS CANAL

Groundswell is thrilled to announce that our fall afterschool season is now officially underway!