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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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Renowned artists unveil vibrant, large-scale murals in Chicopee

Renowned artists unveil vibrant, large-scale murals in Chicopee

Despite the recent rainfall and thunderstorms, artists working over in Chicopee have finally completed two colorful, large-scale murals.   By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Abigail Murillo Villacorta Published: Jul. 15, 2023 at […]

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Murals in gateway cities eyed as a way to boost economic development

Murals in gateway cities eyed as a way to boost economic development

Published: Jul. 08, 2023, 6:52 a.m. By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com Murals popping up on large buildings in Springfield, Holyoke and now Chicopee are beautifying their downtowns, recognizing different cultures and […]

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Artists

Bezt

Bezt

Bezt, whose real name is Mateusz Gapski, was born in 1987 in Turek, Poland. From an early age, he displayed a passion for art, drawing inspiration from the vibrant colors […]

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Vhils

Vhils

Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto (b. 1987) has been interacting visually with the urban environment under the name of Vhils since his days as a prolific graffiti writer in the early-to-mid 2000s. His groundbreaking bas-relief […]

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Hanimal

Hanimal

Hanimal is a rapidly emerging artist from Bogotá, Colombia. His work depicts imaginary worlds through detailed pointillism and line work. He finds a way to bring his enormous, prolific concepts […]

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Case Maclaim

Case Maclaim

Andreas von Chrzanowski, known by his alias CASE MACLAIM, is an artist hailing from the German graffiti scene. Born and raised in East Germany, he embarked on his artistic journey […]

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TakeOne

TakeOne

TakeOne, the Boston-based artist, has carved a remarkable path in the world of art, transitioning from a renowned graffiti artist to an accomplished muralist and visual creative. With a unique […]

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GoFive

GoFive

Geo, also known as GoFive, is a Boston-based muralist who has been making significant contributions to the city’s public art scene for over 8 years. With a deep-rooted connection to […]

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THE AMAZING SKE

THE AMAZING SKE

SKE, the artistic alias of Eliezer Pagan, has emerged as one of Puerto Rico’s most prominent urban artists, garnering international recognition since the late 1990s. In the lineage of renowned […]

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CP1

CP1

Born in Chile and raised in Miami, Claudio Picasso’s artistic journey began at the age of 15 when he first started painting walls. While he explored various artistic disciplines such […]

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Gleo

Gleo

GLEO, hailing from Cali, Colombia, emerges as a rising luminary within the Latin American art realm. Through vibrant murals, this Colombian street artist embodies her identity, showcasing women’s portraits and […]

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Betsy Casañas

Betsy Casañas

BETSY CASAÑAS is a multifaceted creative force, renowned as a visual and public artist, educator, community activist, and organizer. With an unwavering passion for artistic expression, she serves as the […]

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Projects

Winthrop Community Garden – Black Panther Gate

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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AMPLIFIER

AMPLIFIER

“Global Open Call” Campaign Art Circuit – Downtown Lynn About Amplifier: Amplifier is a nonprofit design lab that builds art and media experiments to amplify the most important movements of […]

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Cook St. Park

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 […]

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BeND

BeND

Considering Construction Careers, Underrepresented Boston Teens Build Inhabitable Sculpture A curvy public installation is the culminating project for nonprofit Digital Ready’s apprentices By Johanna Knapschaefer A group of Black and Latino […]

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Trash Bags to the Streets

Trash Bags to the Streets

Thank you for helping in cleaning up downtown Lynn with us!   Thanks to our partners for helping us make this event possible!   Trash Bags to the Streets is […]

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Classroom to the Streets

Classroom to the Streets

It’s more than youth engagement – it’s empowerment About this program Classroom to the Streets is a program that leverages the power of public art to deeply engage youth in […]

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Interactive Map

Interactive Map

INTERACTIVE MAP View Interactive Google Map

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The Cabot

The Cabot

THE CABOT MURALS PROJECT As the gateway and an anchor of the Beverly Arts District, The historic Cabot Theater is well-positioned to feature an impactful public art installation that embodies […]

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The Launch

The Launch

THE LAUNCH In May 2017, Boston-based landscape architecture and planning firm Brown, Richardson and Rowe began a year long process to update Lynn’s waterfront open space plan. The team organized […]

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Patio

Patio

PATIO PATIO turns urban spaces into reimagined oases. Through funding from the Essex County Community Foundation Creative County Initiative, we partnered with local collaborators, Cojuelos Productions (community engagement consulting firm) […]

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Lesson Plans

The American Flag and Me with Sheila Pree Bright

The American Flag and Me with Sheila Pree Bright

Lynn, MA
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Ukiyo-e Prints and Female Representation with JUURI

Ukiyo-e Prints and Female Representation with JUURI

Lynn, MA
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Symbolism and the Art of David Zayas

Symbolism and the Art of David Zayas

Lowell, MA
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Creative Problem Solving and Urban Design

Creative Problem Solving and Urban Design

Lynn, MA

Lesson Plan For this lesson, students will learn about the history of graffiti and its evolution to street art. Students will learn about the different factors that go into creating […]

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Discover the Dominican Republic and the Merengue with Angurria

Discover the Dominican Republic and the Merengue with Angurria

Lowell, MA

Lesson Plan For this lesson, students will learn about the history of graffiti and its evolution to street art. Students will learn about the different factors that go into creating […]

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History of Street Art and Make Your Own Mural Activity

History of Street Art and Make Your Own Mural Activity

Lynn, MA

Lesson Plan For this lesson, students will learn about the history of graffiti and its evolution to street art. Students will learn about the different factors that go into creating […]

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Don Rimx Mural

Don Rimx Mural

Lynn, MA

Don Rimx – Secondary ELA Read Don Rimx’s biography and watch on the video on the Beyond Walls website:Don RIMX’s artwork focuses on making the connection between the city, nature, […]

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Medio Peso’s Mural

Medio Peso’s Mural

Lynn, MA
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Quiñonez Mural

Quiñonez Mural

Lynn, MA
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NS/CB “People of the First Light”

NS/CB “People of the First Light”

Lynn, MA
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