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September 2, 2026

Norris Homes Philly: Documenting a Neighborhood During Profound Change

Jennie Shanker collaborated with Norris Homes residents on a mural commemorating the community before its 2020 demolition.

Lori Goldstein

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September 2, 2026

ASpire: No Limits

"ASpire: No Limits" highlights Mural Arts’ process of engaging communities to tell stories of significant local figures and impacts.

Lori Goldstein

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September 2, 2026

Playgrounds for Useful Knowledge

"Playgrounds for Useful Knowledge" tested new community engagement methods. Four essays explore its challenges and learnings through process-oriented research.

Lori Goldstein

Documentation Library Resources

September 2, 2026

Seeds of Justice: Cultivating Community through Art & Land Based Practices

This zine shares descriptions of the teams, EJ issues, and projects of the second Art & EJ Initiative.

Lori Goldstein

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September 2, 2026

Level Up! Deck of cards

Use these cards to explore socially engaged art practices and methods for individual or group learning and reflection.

Lori Goldstein

Conversation Library Resources

September 2, 2026

Art & EJ Symposium 2022: Tributaries

The Mural Arts Institute hosted events exploring environmental justice and art, highlighting transformative cultural practices and public art.

Lori Goldstein

Photograph of building with a colorful painted on it. In front of mural there are rectangular blue and lime green spherical and box-like playground equipment.

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September 2, 2026

PACE Initiative Case Study: Drink the Water, Remember the Source by Paola De La Cruz and Lillyanne Pham

Paola De La Cruz and Lillyanne Pham created the "Drink the Water, Remember the Source" mural in Southeast Portland.

Lori Goldstein

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September 2, 2026

PACE Initiative Case Study: This is Home by Jaylin Stewart

Jaylin Stewart led workshops at California Community Center, creating a mural that celebrates Black and Brown stories.

Lori Goldstein

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September 2, 2026

PACE Initiative Case Study: The Rotunda of Ancestors by Michael Coppage

Michael Coppage led creative exchanges with Louisville students, exploring African Diaspora figures through art-making and portraiture

Lori Goldstein

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September 2, 2026

PACE Initiative Case Study: Metropolis : A City in Black by Cecil McDonald

Cecil McDonald created a video collage of Bronzeville’s residents, projecting it onto SSCAC’s windows in Chicago.

Lori Goldstein

Public Practice

Norris Homes Philly: Documenting a Neighborhood During Profound Change

ASpire: No Limits

Playgrounds for Useful Knowledge

Seeds of Justice: Cultivating Community through Art & Land Based Practices

Level Up! Deck of cards

Art & EJ Symposium 2022: Tributaries

PACE Initiative Case Study: Drink the Water, Remember the Source by Paola De La Cruz and Lillyanne Pham

PACE Initiative Case Study: This is Home by Jaylin Stewart

PACE Initiative Case Study: The Rotunda of Ancestors by Michael Coppage

PACE Initiative Case Study: Metropolis : A City in Black by Cecil McDonald

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