Last year I answered an open call for artists to do a mural for a community project in Brooklyn. I soon realized that they were in a bit over their heads…
Really excited to be a part of this community project! Enjoyed a great write up and some really nice pics of our work posted at the Arts in Bushwick blog.…
yesterday a group of community organizations, including xmental inc. participated in an event incorporating a basketball tournament, music, art and performances at potomac playground. from our press release – August 7th-14…
Yesterday we celebrated in Brownsville with art! Loved being the teaching artist, as an Xmental representative, for the Anti-Violence Project’s, “Changing The Narrative Tour.” Two canvases, plenty of paint and lots…
Isabahlia Garden Mural project, August, 2013. This is just one of the projects Xmental has been working on in cooperation with the Center for Court Innovation, http://www.courtinnovation.org/, and I had the…
The graduating class of Ellis Prep Academy in the Bronx, has a tradition. They create and paint a mural as a legacy to inspire and motivate their fellow students. Although…
When I first heard about this project, I had no idea who Antonio Gramsci was. Here’s a shortcut – http://www.marxists.org/archive/gramsci/. After reading about him, the first image that poppped into my…
Pleased as punch to be just a small part of this work in public space. Check out the link for more information, http://www.gramsci-monument.com/ and if you’re in NY, pay a…
Our Mission Xmental is a coalition of community organizers, artists, and teachers committed to mentoring and educating urban youth. We are an organization devoted to creating a safe space to practice creative…
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