Grant Street Global Voices
A 4-story mural headed by Augustina Droze was a result of the project.
Collaborators:
Location:
Buffalo, New YorkRegion:
Genre/Discipline:
Community artsPopulation Density:
UrbanLarge Intended Impact Area:
Locality/Town/CityFoundations:
Buffalo State College, Buffalo Public Schools, Westside Business and Taxpayers Association, National Endowment for the ArtsProject Website:
https://www.arts.gov/exploring-our-town/grant-street-global-voicesOVERVIEW
An increase in the refugee population in Buffalo, NY led to a resettlement program in the Grant Street neighborhood. Young Audiences of Western New York created the project to build community through arts residencies in public schools, which resulted in a large mural highlighting the town's culture.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
PROJECT EVALUATION
The project has become an iconic symbol of the diverse array of cultures that exist in the Grant Street area. It serves as a visual representation of the people in the community and promotes solidarity. Since the unveiling of the mural, Grant Street has become known as the city's "Global Village". News outlets and media have featured the mural resulting in increased visibility in the town. Business owners in the vicinity of the mural have noticed a large increase in foot traffic resulting in an increase of sales enhancing the vitality of the community's economy. The Youth Audiences of Western New York aim to launch youth development programs in the Grant Street area in the future.