PUBLIC ARTS: site specific, community-driven murals

ARTS EDUCATION:
• Mural workshops for community groups: in-person learning including workshops on narrative development, symbolism, composition, design, and installation.
• Youth out-of-school mural programs: conceptualize, design, and paint murals. Cultivate, educate, and engage youth in community issues and the power of public art.
• Emerging artist mentorships: professional development and vocational training from professional team of artists

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: involve community in co-creation of public art to promote representation, connection, and belonging. Encourage civic engagement and dialogue.
• Engage community in public art projects: Collaborate with the community in mural design and creation through feedback sessions, workshops, and other initiatives.
• Mural community painting days: free and accessible to all abilities
• Mural unveiling events: community celebrations that promote cultural exchange and intergenerational knowledge sharing. Events cultivate community relationships and connections while fostering belonging and community pride.
• Creative partnerships with community groups and collaborations that celebrate and preserve cultural heritage.

CULTURAL AWARENESS AND PRESERVATION
• Mural arts that celebrate the history and diversity of local communities. Present and uplift the values, traditions, and history of local cultural groups. Promote cultural exchange and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages.
• Generate educational resources: Producing a short documentary on Oakland creatives for Love Letter to Oakland, and other resources for learning.

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND REVITALIZATION
• Beautification and reduction of blight. Transform shared spaces.
• Public arts that promote cultural and social cohesion and community-centered placekeeping. Reflect the identity and character of communities.