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Photo Flash: BP Markowitz Unveils Groundswell's Atlantic Avenue Mural

By: Sep. 05, 2013
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Yesterday, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz helped unveil a new mural, painted by artists and student volunteers from Groundswell, in the underpass of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway on Atlantic Avenue. Scroll down for photos!

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The project was led by Brooklyn artists Esteben Del Valle and Marc Evans, who gathered ideas for the mural, which is a fun street scene, by going door-to-door and getting opinions from neighborhood shopkeepers. The mural was spearheaded by the Atlantic Ave BID, which received funding for the mural from a Department of Small Business Services BID Challenge Grant, sponsored by Deputy Mayor Bob Steel, and the Department of Transportation. Borough President Markowitz presented certificates to each of the student volunteers in appreciation of their efforts.

"A 'tip of the brush' to the incredible artists, student volunteers and civic leaders that turned this unassuming underpass into a canvass showcasing the vibrancy of Atlantic Avenue!" said Borough President Markowitz. "This mural is situated at the start of one of the longest thoroughfares in New York City, a pathway for the 'stroller derby' into Brooklyn Bridge Park. It is an amazing addition to a 'colorful' community along the Columbia Waterfront."

Photo Credit: Stefan Ringel/Brooklyn BP's Office

Photo Flash: BP Markowitz Unveils Groundswell's Atlantic Avenue Mural Image
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz joins Atlantic Avenue BID Executive Director Josef Szende in touring a new mural, painted by artists and student volunteers from Groundswell, which he helped unveil in the underpass of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway on Atlantic Avenue.

Photo Flash: BP Markowitz Unveils Groundswell's Atlantic Avenue Mural Image
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz (right) joins (from left to right) student volunteers Kara Chichester, Ranasia Gale, Laron Wages, Emmanuel Knight, Anthony Lopez, Weng Chan, Miyah Harris, Helen Zhen, Gina Roseborough, Yessenia Fabian and Tiffany Chen, assistant artist Mark Evans, lead artist Esteban Del Valle, Department of Small Business Services Assistant Commissioner of Neighborhood Development James Metthan, State Senator Velmanette Montgomery, Assembly Member Joan Millman, Atlantic Avenue BID Executive Director Josef Szende and Groundswell Executive Director Amy Sananman at the unveiling of a new mural which he helped unveil in the underpass of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway on Atlantic Avenue.

Photo Flash: BP Markowitz Unveils Groundswell's Atlantic Avenue Mural Image
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz joins assistant artist Mark Evans (left) and lead artist Esteban Del Valle (right) at the unveiling of a new mural, painted with the help of student volunteers from Groundswell, which he helped unveil in the underpass of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway on Atlantic Avenue.




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