Thinking Beyond the Stars

What: Created a public mural in Hamilton Grange that focuses on global environmental issues from the perspective of space, encouraging youth to think beyond the stars.

Where:
Hamilton Grange Middle School
500 W 138th Street
New York, NY 10031

Who:

  • Artist: Sean Carlson
  • Hamilton Grange Middle School students
  • After School All-Stars

Why:

  • To brighten the hallways of these overcrowded schools with murals made by students
  • To give students a platform to work together effectively and express their creativity
  • To empower youth to take leadership roles as positive forces in their community
  • To raise awareness about the speed of climate change

When: September 2016 – June 2017