What inspires us
When longtime resident Suzanne Adler, walked past the graffiti-covered wall at 84th and Roosevelt, she didn't see blight, she saw possibility. Soon after, she met Riha Hart, a younger neighbor with deep local roots, who was dreaming of ways to bring more public art to our community. Together, they founded the Jackson Heights Mural Project.
Our vision
This is Jackson Heights. The most diverse community on earth. Here, every blank wall is an opportunity to change the world. That's why we built The Jackson Heights Mural Project. This is our chance to add color to the concrete. To turn blight into beauty. Apathy into pride. And turn walls into windows that show the world what unity looks like. We paint because we believe in this place. Because our children deserve a more colorful future. Because art reminds us who we are and who we can be.
Let's cover Jackson Heights in color
MORE THAN MURALS
For Roosevelt Avenue residents, who've long dealt with the effects of rising illegal activity, this project offers more than murals. It offers hope. While policing addresses the symptoms, art helps address the spirit, creating a sense of belonging and shared purpose that strengthens the neighborhood from within.
A GLOBAL MOVEMENT
Murals have proven time and again to be catalysts for positive change. Cities like Philadelphia, Mexico City, and Buenos Aires have seen how public art can help residents reclaim their streets, celebrate local identity, and attract new visitors. By bringing color and creativity to the walls of Jackson Heights, we join a global movement that believes art can heal and unite communities.
