Activating Space
to Strengthen Communities

We believe that when communities find opportunity to come together to share their stories, their culture and their common interests, great things can happen.  We hope to see you there too.

ABOUT US

Our Work

We introduce public art and curated experiences into the fabric of our communities by partnering with local community members and experts to design, produce and manage collaborative projects and programs.

Serving Cities, Towns, and People​

We serve cities and towns where there are changes due to the loss of industry, shifts in population, or where there is underutilized infrastructure. We serve people, civic leaders, and business owners who want to work together to manifest the power of art, design, and urban/city planning to tie the heritage of the past to the potential of the future.

 

Delivering Epic Art & Designed Spaces

We utilize a design thinking and responsive approach to a community needs where the human experience is first and foremost, and a creative lens is used to find a solution.

Call for Cities — If you’re interested in applying for Beyond Walls to collaborate in your city in 2024 or 2025, please review our submission process here. We’re passionate about connecting with like-minded municipalities and community partners in Massachusetts and beyond, and we encourage collaborative coalitions and building owners to apply. For any questions regarding our RFP process, please contact us at admin@beyondwalls.org

Past Creative Design Projects

Retrolit

Retrolit

RETROLIT Retrolit was born out of a community-driven desire for making the walk around downtown more interesting and enjoyable. Merging art, history and technology, Beyond Walls restored and installed 12 […]

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Lynn Lights on the MBTA Underpass

Lynn Lights on the MBTA Underpass

LYNN LIGHTS Beyond Walls, aligned partners and volunteers installed “Lynn Lights” in 2018 in response to community feedback for more lighting downtown. Together, we implemented 16,000 square feet of dynamic LED […]

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Wash and Fold

Wash and Fold

CALL TO ACTION In response to the ongoing pandemic and in keeping with our mission — activating public spaces to strengthen communities — Beyond Walls recognized the need for flexible […]

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Testimonials
Tim Cummings Director of Economic Development (Nashua, NH)

I’ve enjoyed working with Beyond Walls over the last year. So very often as a city employee we are tasked with solving unique problems and challenges and it is a […]

Tim Cummings Director of Economic Development (Nashua, NH)
Tim Cummings Director of Economic Development (Nashua, NH)
Parke MacDowell  AIA / Associate, Fabrication Manager at Payette

I have worked with Beyond Walls since 2016, lending design expertise and visualization to support community-led  initiatives. I am most impressed by the group’s ability to execute meaningful community-enhancement projects […]

Parke MacDowell AIA / Associate, Fabrication Manager at Payette
Parke MacDowell AIA / Associate, Fabrication Manager at Payette
Jim Healey  Strategic Account Manager

United Rentals has been the proud partner with Beyond Walls and the communities they work in since 2017. What started as a one piece equipment rental to get their mural […]

Jim Healey Strategic Account Manager
Jim Healey Strategic Account Manager
Sarah McKenna  Lynn Public Schools & LEAP 4 Education

Beyond Walls has been an incredible community partner to work with over the past year. I began working with Beyond Walls last fall (2019) when I brought my Thurgood Marshall […]

Sarah McKenna Lynn Public Schools & LEAP 4 Education
Sarah McKenna Lynn Public Schools & LEAP 4 Education

There are people who can create great art. There are people who can inspire and uplift a community. There are people who can work in a consummately professional manner. There […]

Richard Henderson Chief Real Estate Officer, MBTA Former EVP Real Estate, MassDevelopment
Richard Henderson Chief Real Estate Officer, MBTA Former EVP Real Estate, MassDevelopment

I have been impressed and inspired by what Beyond Walls has contributed to the City of Lynn in such a short time. It is so much more than the works […]

Congressman Seth Moulton, U.S. Representative for Massachusetts
Congressman Seth Moulton, U.S. Representative for Massachusetts
Andrea Baez  Senior Branch Executive, Lynn YMCA

There are not enough words to explain the gratitude the Lynn YMCA has for transforming our playground AND giving our youth and staff the opportunity to experience art as it […]

Andrea Baez Senior Branch Executive, Lynn YMCA
Andrea Baez Senior Branch Executive, Lynn YMCA

“I’ve really enjoyed getting to know the Beyond Walls team; learning more about their work, and the depth and breadth of projects currently underway in the City. I especially appreciate […]

Aaron Clausen – City Planner of Lynn, MA
Aaron Clausencity - Planner of Lynn, MA

In the summer of 2020, Tim Cummings, Director of Economic Development, brought the concept of handwashing stations to the attention of the City of Nashua Division of Public Health and […]

Bobbie D. Bagley, Division Director of Community and Health Services (City of Nashua, NH)
Bobbie D. Bagley, Division Director of Community and Health Services (City of Nashua, NH)
David Gass, Director, Highlands Coalition

I highly respect and am greatly excited by what Beyond Walls has accomplished in Lynn in a very short time. Utilizing many fine artists, you have brought Lynn from its […]

David Gass, Director, Highlands Coalition
David Gass, Director, Highlands Coalition

From our Newsroom

Haverhill Art Walk Saturday Brings Back Pub Crawl, Music, Art and More to Downtown

Haverhill Art Walk Saturday Brings Back Pub Crawl, Music, Art and More to Downtown

 By WHAV News Staff | September 26, 2023 Haverhill Art Walk poster. As part of its mission, WHAV provides information and resources targeting health and wellness, food insecurity, after-school programs, education and housing […]

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Regional and international artists creating murals in Haverhill

Regional and international artists creating murals in Haverhill

Eagle-Tribune Officials with Beyond Walls say murals can help eliminate blight, bring positivity to an area, can serve as an economic driver by attracting tourism …

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Five High-Rise Murals Begin Going up in Haverhill Friday with Arrival of Beyond Walls

Five High-Rise Murals Begin Going up in Haverhill Friday with Arrival of Beyond Walls

 By WHAV News Staff |  Sample mural in Lynn by @angurria @willgom @silvialopezchavez @dovente (Photograph by @toastfilm) As part of its mission, WHAV provides information and resources targeting health and wellness, food […]

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Beyond Walls enriches Lynn, other gateway cities in Massachusetts

Beyond Walls enriches Lynn, other gateway cities in Massachusetts

BY LISA HUGHES SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 / 6:06 PM / CBS BOSTON BOSTON – Beyond Walls founder Al Wilson describes his leap into the non-profit world as a “perfect storm.” In […]

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Art and Culture in Massachusetts: Exploring the State’s Vibrant Art Scene

by Lara Wayne Urban and Public Art: The public and street art in Massachusetts is well-known as well. Outdoor exhibits are frequently changed out on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in […]

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BEYOND WALLS MURALS RETURN TO DOWNTOWN LYNN

BEYOND WALLS MURALS RETURN TO DOWNTOWN LYNN

BEYOND WALLS MURALS RETURN TO DOWNTOWN LYNN BY JAMES BARTLETT| August 15, 2023 Artist Kevin Ledo, center, works with Lynn youth from the Demakes Family YMCA to put the finishing touches on […]

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5 things to do this weekend, including the ancient artform of Tholpavakoothu and a ‘Moana’ screening aboard the U.S.S. Constitution

5 things to do this weekend, including the ancient artform of Tholpavakoothu and a ‘Moana’ screening aboard the U.S.S. Constitution

August 10, 2023   |   By Solon Kelleher Even after nearly four full weeks at the box office, it seems that “Barbie” is still the talk of the cultural town. Last […]

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New art installation, designed by Northeastern professor with community input, reclaims a piece of Boston’s history

New art installation, designed by Northeastern professor with community input, reclaims a piece of Boston’s history

The installation in Roxbury is the latest community-based design by Northeastern architecture professor Killion Mokwete. Photo courtesy Killion Mokwete Northeastern assistant professor of architecture Killion Mokwete has developedprojects around the world—from […]

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Beyond Walls revitalizes Chicopee with international talent

Beyond Walls revitalizes Chicopee with international talent

 July 19, 2023 |  Dennis Hohenberger Beyond Walls and several grants sponsored the project. Mayor John Vieau is joined by Al Wilson, the organization’s founder, and residents. Reminder Publishing photo by […]

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Town by Town: Beyond Walls murals, College for Kids, and identity theft prevention

Town by Town: Beyond Walls murals, College for Kids, and identity theft prevention

Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT Western Mass News is taking you town by town Holyoke, Springfield, and Granville.

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Thank You to our Supporters

Our work is made possible by people like you that believe that Arts and Culture in our communities leads to better outcomes for all.  We thank you and all our supporters for making a lasting impact.