Mural Celebration
at Northeast Elementary School's
Outdoor Amphitheater
12:30-1pm Sunday October 2nd
Meet muralists from the 411 Collective and watch them paint!
Come say hi to Principal Samantha Little and Associate Principal Julie Humble.
Cookies provided by Ithaca Murals.
Also, stop by to visit artists Shani Shih and Gilbert White anytime while they are painting September 30 - October 2.
at Northeast Elementary School's
Outdoor Amphitheater
12:30-1pm Sunday October 2nd
Meet muralists from the 411 Collective and watch them paint!
Come say hi to Principal Samantha Little and Associate Principal Julie Humble.
Cookies provided by Ithaca Murals.
Also, stop by to visit artists Shani Shih and Gilbert White anytime while they are painting September 30 - October 2.
About this Project
In 2021, 2nd grade students at Northeast Elementary expressed desire for murals reflecting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Northeast teamed up with Ithaca Murals to have their dreams come true. Eleven professional muralists entered proposals, and Northeast community members voted in Egypt Hagan's beautiful image of “youth coming together as one - through the power of learning, laughter, curiosity, and happiness."
We saw so many excellent proposals, so this summer, Northeast and Ithaca Murals have partnered for a second mural at the outdoor amphitheater.
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The next mural is being painted by the 411 Collective. This past summer, students and artist Gilbert White painted the beautiful background. Shani Shih and Gilbert White will be painting the foreground of the mural September 30 - October 2nd. The Northeast school community is invited to come meet the artists while they are painting anytime.
Additionally, Principal Samantha Little and Associate Principal Julie Humble will be at the mural 12:30 - 1pm September 2nd and you can come say hi and celebrate the new mural!
Text “northeast411" to 607-273-5242 if you'd like to stay in the loop about this project!
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Previous Murals by the 411 Collective
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411 Collective's sketch for their mural at Northeast
“Freedom to Move"
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Our proposal for Northeast Elementary School focuses on articles 13 and 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, emphasizing all human’s right to freedom of movement and to seek asylum. Borders and State control do not exist in the natural world.
Open hands, both release and embrace a flutter of birds and monarch butterflies traveling amidst sprawling hills and favelas. The birds and butterflies move under a bright hopeful sun.
Humans too, deserve the right to migrate and move freely, especially from situations of climate crisis, oppression and civil unrest. The upper right hand corner may include paraphrased text from the articles “Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution.” & “Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each state.”
Open hands, both release and embrace a flutter of birds and monarch butterflies traveling amidst sprawling hills and favelas. The birds and butterflies move under a bright hopeful sun.
Humans too, deserve the right to migrate and move freely, especially from situations of climate crisis, oppression and civil unrest. The upper right hand corner may include paraphrased text from the articles “Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution.” & “Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each state.”
Click here to support more murals at Northeast Elementary School & ICSD!
Mural by Egypt Hagan painted in 2021
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Thanks to ICSD, donors, everyone who stopped by to help paint and visit, and especially Egypt Hagan!
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- Project History -
Original announcement about this mural...
We would like to award an artist funding to paint a mural with us inspired by any aspect of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Maybe you'd like to pick one that is personal to you? We are very open to what this mural on our amphitheater wall could look like. Surprise us!
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Timeline
Proposals due Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Mural painted Summer 2021 |
Email your 3-part Mural Proposal to
ithacamurals@gmail.com (subject line “Northeast") 1. Picture(s) attached: Image/sketch of the mural you would like to paint 2. Pictures attached: 3-5 examples of painting experience 3. In your email: - name, contact & brief artist statement, - share your experience working with youth, - short mural project description, - specific materials list. Individuals & groups invited to apply
Questions about this initiative? Text 607-273-5242 Winning entry selected
Proposals will be juried by Northeast School & families! |
Dear artists,
We are a 2nd grade class at Northeast Elementary School. We would like murals at our school related to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We hope these murals will help people learn about human rights. We hope that you will appreciate this letter and consider making a mural at Northeast School.
From,
Ms. Swanson’s Busy Bees
2nd Grade Class
We are a 2nd grade class at Northeast Elementary School. We would like murals at our school related to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We hope these murals will help people learn about human rights. We hope that you will appreciate this letter and consider making a mural at Northeast School.
From,
Ms. Swanson’s Busy Bees
2nd Grade Class
This is one poster of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but there are many others online!
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Thanks to Samantha Little, Liddy Coyle, Ms. Torina Swanson's 2nd grade class, ICSD, IPEI, Ithaca Murals, and muralists for making these murals happen!
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