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Artist Angel Garcia returns to Groundswell to mentor youth in Bronx mural project
Summary
Angel Garcia, who first joined Groundswell as a high school student, said returning to lead and mentor young participants is rewarding. Garcia described giving young people a chance to explore art and creativity in the Walton Playground mural.
The reporter identified Angel Garcia as an artist who first got involved with Groundswell as a high school student and has returned to help on the Walton Playground mural. Garcia said working now as a mentor is meaningful and helps create opportunities for young people.
"It's really cool to, like, be on the other side," Garcia said, and added that the role allows mentors to "give young people a chance to, like, you know, explore art and, be creative." The reporter framed Garcia's remarks as an example of how the program pairs experienced artists with youth.
Garcia's remarks came as part of the Groundswell Community Project effort this summer to create 12 murals citywide. The reporter noted the project will continue with community paint days through Aug. 6.
