Groundswell Community Mural Project

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

‼️ We're Hiring ‼️ Position: Mural Operations CoordinatorApplication Deadline: October 28th, 2026How to Apply: Send your...
10/15/2026

‼️ We're Hiring ‼️

Position: Mural Operations Coordinator
Application Deadline: October 28th, 2026

How to Apply: Send your cover letter & resume to [email protected] with the subject line "Mural Operations Coordinator"

As the Mural Operations Coordinator, you will support Groundswell's studio, school and community projects, including project supply orders, deliveries/pickups, mural preparation, and installation support. The Coordinator reports to the Mural Operations Manager and works closely with studio based and school based participants and teaching artists.

In compliance with the New York City Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law, the salary for this position is $52,000 annually (25.89/hour based on a 40 hour work week). This is a fixed salary for the role.

Groundswell offers a generous benefits package, including:
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off: 12 Holidays (including Labor Day week and Winter Break between Christmas and New
Year's Day); 15 Vacation Days; 8 Sick Days; Summer Fridays.
• Bereavement/Compassion Leave, Family Leave, Sabbatical Leave, and other time off.
• Professional Development Allotment.

Join us on October 15th & October 22nd for our Studio Programs Open House! 🏠We're offering a chance to visit our studio ...
10/09/2026

Join us on October 15th & October 22nd for our Studio Programs Open House! 🏠

We're offering a chance to visit our studio in Gowanus to learn more about our art and social justice programming, take a tour of the studio, participate in a fun art acitivity, and have any questions answered during an open Q + A.

🗓️: October 15th & October 22nd
⏰: 4pm-6pm
📍: 540 President St, Suite 1A, Brooklyn, NY

RSVP for either open house days through the link in our bio 🖌️

Join us for a Community Paint Day this Thursday, October 8th from 1:00PM–3:30 PM at Industry City Courtyard 1/2, 220 36t...
10/06/2026

Join us for a Community Paint Day this Thursday, October 8th from 1:00PM–3:30 PM at Industry City Courtyard 1/2, 220 36th Street, Brooklyn 🎨

Help us bring the SBMT Mural to life!

Join neighbors, artists, and community partners for an afternoon of collaborative mural painting.

No experience necessary. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Please enter Industry City through 220 West 36th Street and follow the signs to the Courtyard.

‼️We're Hiring‼️Position: Director of ProgramsApplication Deadline: September 30th, 2026The Director of Programs is a se...
09/23/2026

‼️We're Hiring‼️

Position: Director of Programs
Application Deadline: September 30th, 2026

The Director of Programs is a senior leadership role, where you will oversee our full Program Department, manage a talented six-person team, and serve as a key strategic partner to the Executive Director and Board.

You'll shape how we deliver on our mission every day, across every program! You'll be in the field, at the table with funders, in the room with young people, on the phone with community partners. You'll bring structure and strategy to a team that already does great work and help them do it even better!

For more information on the position, please visit the link in our bio!

Our free Fall/Spring After School Studio Programs are BACK ! 🎨We are offering four exciting programs this semester that ...
09/21/2026

Our free Fall/Spring After School Studio Programs are BACK ! 🎨

We are offering four exciting programs this semester that will run from November 16th 2026 through April 1st 2027 at our studio in Gowanus:

🖌️ Advanced Portfolio: Making Art that Matters
Ages 16-24; Mondays from 4:00-6:30pm

🧵 Fiber Arts: For a Sustainable Future
Ages 14-19; Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00pm

🎨 Voices Her'd: Community Mural Project
Ages 14-19; Wednesdays from 4:00-6:30pm

💥 Print Power: Art for Organizing
Ages 14-19; Thursdays from 4:00-6:00pm

Visit the link in our bio to apply today! Applications are due on October 27th, 2026.

We dedicated one of our newest murals as a part of the P.S. 69Q The Jackson Heights School Community Playground Grand Op...
09/17/2026

We dedicated one of our newest murals as a part of the P.S. 69Q The Jackson Heights School Community Playground Grand Opening Celebration! 🌱

The mural was created by Groundswell teaching artist, Yana Dimitrova and a group of students from P.S. 69Q.

Thank you to P.S. 69Q The Jackson Heights School, The Trust for Public Land, Council Member Shekar Krishnan for the support in creating this mural for this new beautiful community space!

📸: Alexa Hoyer

Join us THIS FRIDAY in celebrating the 12 new community murals we created this summer across all five boroughs in collab...
09/15/2026

Join us THIS FRIDAY in celebrating the 12 new community murals we created this summer across all five boroughs in collaboration with the Office of the Mayor, NYC Parks, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development as part of the World Cup Activiations Events! ⚽️🎨

📆: September 18th, 2026
📍: Walton Playground; 2115 Walton Ave at E. 181 St between Walton Ave & Jerome A
Fordham Heights, Bronx
⏰: 10:00am

We hope to see you there!

09/09/2026

We talked with our SLI Murals for Change teaching artist, Demetrius Fender, who gave us insight into the mural and the elements that represent the program’s community mural partner, Weeksville Heritage Center, and talked about his experience working and collaborating with the youth artists this summer✨

09/04/2026

We talked with our Sli Murals for Change teachinf artist, Demetrius Felder, who gave us insight into the mural and the elements that represent the program's communitu mural partner, Weeksville Heritage Center, and talked about his experience working and collaborating with the youth artists this summer ✨

09/02/2026

We visited Viktoriya Basina, who is one of the 12 Groundswell Teaching Artists working with us this summer to create murals as a part of the NYC World Cup Activations, at her finished mural and she talked with us about how her mural design reflects the park and the community that lives in the neighborhood!

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

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