ARTs East New York "Mural Mile" Program

Website

www.artseastny.org

Twitter handle

: twitter.com/artseastnewyork

Overview of Idea

Mural Mile is a project to install murals along Livonia Ave. (Brooklyn) from its beginning to its end. Our first mural is an all-male anti-violence initiative that was inspired by the death of Trayvon Martin but also speaks to countless young men of color who have died in the New York area.

The Specifics: What will the $5,000 fund?

$500 will go to the painting supplies, which includes the paints, brushes, rollers, and trays.

$2,000 will go towards the equipment used to reach the top of the mural (scissor lift and scaffold).

$2,500 will go to the lead muralist who is from East New York. As a part of our philosophy, we try to use primarily East New York artists for our projects as a way to give economic opportunities in our neighborhood.

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