Advancing Our Mission
Activating space to strengthen communities by using art, design and planning to improve how people engage with and feel about their built environment. We seek to have an impact that fosters improvement in the economic, social and civic life of communities by creating more open, active, and accessible spaces that are welcoming and appealing to people from all backgrounds and generations.
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 planning to tie the heritage of the past to the potential of the future.
Delivering Epic Art and Designed Spaces
Activating space creates activities that engage people of all ages, virtually and in-person. Our strengths lies in our ability to enact a community’s shared vision by connecting and using the talents and
priorities of people, civic leaders, business owners, and artists. We leverage a network of outsized resources to enhance the
communities we work with to design and implement plans effectively and efficiently.
Mission
The mission of Beyond Walls is to activate space to strengthen communities. Activating space involves creating epic artistic public installations. Strengthening communities involves increasing both economic development and civic engagement.
Vision
Beyond Walls envisions a world where everyone has access to safe, accessible and beautiful public spaces. We believe that public art and creative expression is a universal right that should be enjoyed by everyone from all walks of life.
Values
Beyond Walls maintains its core values of Innovation, Passion, Collaboration, Diversity, and Excellence. We also know that the kids are our future, so we share these values with the youth interns, volunteers and participants that we involve in all of our projects.
Past Projects
Cook St. Park
Beyond Walls was fortunate enough to be considered for a grant through KABOOM in 2020 to install a new playground in Lynn. Due to the pandemic, the grant award was […]
Winthrop Community Garden – Black Panther Gate
Project Overview: The Winthrop Community Garden in Roxbury has undergone a transformative multi-faceted art installation, led by Northeastern assistant professor of architecture, Killion Mokwete. The project commemorates the historical significance […]
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From Our Blog
Lynn students shine in citywide art exhibit
Friends and family of Lynn Public School artists come to view the works on display at the Lynn Public Schools All-City Art Exhibit at LynnArts. (Sheldon Jacobsohn) Purchase this photo Isaac […]
Beyond Walls, Group Behind Many Haverhill Murals, Names Tiffany Daniel as Chief of Staff
By WHAV News Staff | January 20, 2025 Beyond Walls, the organization responsible for a series of large, outdoor murals around Haverhill, recently named Tiffany A. Daniel as chief of staff. According to […]
Beyond Walls names Tiffany A. Daniel as Chief of Staff
Jan 14, 2025 Updated Jan 14, 2025 Tiffany A. Daniel Tiffany A. Daniel has been named Chief of Staff at Beyond Walls, the award-winning Lynn, Massachusetts-based nonprofit that introduces world-class art and […]
Currents of Strength: ‘Celebrity Artist’ brings his brushstrokes to Haverhill
By Jonah Frangiosa | jfrangiosa@eagletribune.com Internationally renown muralist and portrait artist Jamaal Rolle painting his most recent mural on the outside wall of NH Beach Pizza in Haverhill. HAVERHILL […]
Doors Open Holyoke 2024 puts spotlight again on cultural landmarks
by Trent Levakis | Oct 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, More Local Headlines HOLYOKE — The architectural and cultural gems of Holyoke will once again be on display for the day with Doors Open Holyoke […]
Top 25 North Shore Influencers of 2024
Northshore MagazineSeptember 25, 2024 Al Wilson | Photograph by Jared Charney Al Wilson Founder and CEO, Beyond Walls When Beyond Walls started in 2016, former tech and media leader Al […]
Learning Through Case Studies: Maria Oliveri and Beyond Walls
Students gain a window into the inner workings of specific professional roles in a nonprofit by working with an AES case study representative. When implementing coursework with real-world career opportunities, […]
In Lynn, there’s an art to classroom learning
Beyond Walls has partnered with Lynn Public Schools and St. Marys to bring the classroom to the streets. (Ferns Francois) August 11, 2024 by Sidnee Short FacebookLinkedInXEmailCopy Link LYNN — Lynn Public Schools […]
Beyond Walls murals to be installed
August 8, 2024 by For the Item LYNN — Beyond Walls murals will be installed from Aug. 5 – 20 throughout downtown Lynn. Follow @beyondwallslynn on Instagram and Facebook for more information. Mr June @davidjunelouf […]
Testimonials
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]