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Groundswell paints one of 12 city murals at Walton Playground, invites residents to join
Summary
The Groundswell Community Project is creating one of 12 murals this summer at Walton Playground in the Bronx, part of a nearly 10,000-square-foot initiative to engage local artists and youth. Organizers said four more community paint days will run through Aug. 6.
The Groundswell Community Project is at Walton Playground in the Bronx creating one of 12 murals planned this summer across the city, reporter Ava McGinty said. Organizers described the initiative as a way to bring residents, neighborhood groups and young people together to create public art.
A spokesperson in the event remarks framed the project as an empowerment effort, urging residents "to really empower our communities, pick up the paintbrush, and let their voices be heard," according to the reporter. The murals, the reporter said, will together span nearly 10,000 square feet.
Local artist Angel Garcia — who the reporter identified as first getting involved with Groundswell as a high school student — said working now as a mentor is meaningful: "It's really cool to, like, be on the other side," Garcia said, adding that it gives young people a chance to explore art and be creative.
The reporter noted Bronx resident Chadell Jones said events like this help bring the community together. The Groundswell Community Project will continue with four more community paint days through Aug. 6 at Walton Playground, the reporter said.
Reporting for BronxNet, Ava McGinty.
