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Groundswell Community Mural Project

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Groundswell Community Mural Project

We are artists, youth & community members coming together to use art as a tool for social change.

In 1996, a group of New York City artists, educators, and activists founded Groundswell based on the belief that there is something unique and powerful about the collaborative artmaking process. This process combines the sanctity of personal expression with the strength of community activism. Groundswell’s programs are based on principles of individual, group, and community development. Collaborat

ing with communities, we strive to physically and mentally build up the individual, group, and community during the making of the mural or other artwork.

06/01/2026

We had a blast at our Community Paint Day this past Saturday at Queens Botanical Garden with teaching artist Peach Tao 🌼

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to help us paint and we can't wait for you all to see the final mural!

05/29/2026

Our Community Paint Day with Queens Botanical Garden and teaching artist Peach Tao is TOMORROW ! 🌻

Peach will be leading a community painting activity for a new mural that will become part of the Queens Botanical Garden Education Center site.

🗓️: May 30th, 2026
⏰: 10:30am-12:30pm
📍: Queens Botanical Garden; Vistor & Administration Building Terrace

RSVP through the link in our bio and stories! All ages are welcome and free admission and parking for paint day participants.

We hope to see you there! 🖌️

05/27/2026

“Peace in Destruction: Art from Rikers Island,” presented by Groundswell at Weeksville Heritage Center.

Between 2008 and 2019, Groundswell created murals at Rikers Island alongside young people impacted by the carceral system. Few of these works have ever been seen outside those walls.

This exhibition brings them into public view for the first time in images by celebrated street photographer Martha Cooper, alongside new works created in direct conversation with the murals by youth impacted by incarceration.

Join us on Wednesday, June 3, at 6 PM for the opening reception. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez3NYPAQeJx6CSBs_cVITAxJQ2IHtiTdY2WWTMOrujzRZGiA/viewform

05/26/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 30th for a fun outdoor Community Paint Day with Queens Botanical Garden and teaching artist, Peach Tao! 🌷

🗓️: May 30th, 2026
⏰: 10:30am-12:30pm
📍: Queens Botanical Garden; Vistor & Administration Building Terrace

RSVP through the link in our bio and stories! Free admission and parking for paint day participants.

05/21/2026

Meet some of the talented artists who sold their handmade art at our student & alumni Pop Up Shop last month 🛍️

05/15/2026

The long standing relationship that Groundswell has had with Fifth Avenue Committee for the past 30 years is something that we hope will last for the next 30 and more!

Thank you Fifth Avenue Committee for your continued support in our mission and we were honored to award you with our Community Impact Award during our Spring Into Summer 2026 Benefit.

05/12/2026

🌼 Spring Into Summer 2026 🌼

We celebrated our 30th anniversary last week with a night full of art, community, change!

From live mural painting with ,to an art auction filled with amazing pieces, to a raffle with exciting prizes - we couldn't have thought of a better way to celebrate 30 years of art making.

Thank you to Penthouse 45 ( ) for providing the beautiful city views and to all of our raffle participants who gifted amazing items and experiences.

Another big thank you to our sponsors: Davis Polk and Wardwell LLP, Fifth Avenue Committee ( ), John M. Glover Insurance Agency, Acona Real Estate, m+n theatrical, Susan Ochshorn and Marc Gross, and Upgrade Service.

& congratulations to this year's Art for Social Change Honorees: Amy Sananman, Davis Polk and Wardwell LLP, Fifth Avenue Committee, Katie Yamasaki ( ) and Avimael Linares.

Thank you all for your continued support in the next generation of artists ! 🖌️

05/11/2026

Thank you Senator Andrew Gounardes for this special recognition and Certificate of Appreciation for our 30th Anniversary of civic engagement and public service through our commitment to empowering people, beautifying neighborhoods and connecting through public art.

We will be hanging this certificate in our studio for the next generations of artists to see and to commemorate our 30 year milestone!

05/04/2026

Our Spring Into Summer Celebration is this Thursday and we're highlighting the amazing artists whose art will be a part of our art auction this year! 🌼

Want to join in on the celebration? There are still tickets available through the link in our bio and stories!

04/29/2026

Missed our past Spring Into Summer events? Join us for this year's celebration! 🌸

Our annual spring benefit this year celebrates 30 years of Groundswell artmaking. Proceeds from the evening will allow us to continue providing vital yourh development and arts education resources to young people across New York City, kicking off our fourth decade of artmaking and community change.

Spring Into Summer with feature a small art auction, raffle, and a live interactive mural!

Visit the link in our bio and stories to purchase your ticket today! 🖌️

Address

540 President Street, Ste 1A
Brooklyn, NY
11215

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17182549782

Website

https://linktr.ee/gswellmural

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