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WORK IN PROGRESS!

Pemberton Street Mural, Cambridge, MA
Between Yerxa Street and Haskell Street
Right across from the tennis courts

We are close to the finish line! Our final day on the wall will be on October 11th. The Pemberton Mural crew is channeling North Cambridge folks who are willing to put their personalized illustration on this masterpiece! A steady hand and bit of experience is encouraged during this section of the project. We are also looking for volunteers to meditatively work on intricate designs within swirls. 

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The mission of the Pemberton Street Mural is to build community through a shared experience of creating a mural. The design, a series of swirls holding a more detailed painting allows involvement at a variety of levels.

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Whitney Van Praagh, Alexandra Adamo, and Kit Collins invte interested students, neighbors, and community members to join in the painting through out September and early October.

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We are looking forward to participation and collaboration from you!

Peabody Elementary, Rindge Avenue Upper School, Gately Community Center, Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, The Peabody Preschool, The Peabody Afterschool

 

The O'Neil Branch Library, Cambridge Public Library - Main Branch

 

Together we will develop a shared ownership, pride, and a communal experience. 

Meet the Artists

Whitney

Lead Artist

Whitney Van Praagh

A resident of Cambridge and mom to three children in the Cambridge public school system. Whitney is a muralist, illustrator and after-school teacher.

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whitneycombs@yahoo.com

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Community Liaison, Artist

Alexandra Adamo

Mixed media artist, public muralist, and the owner of Alex Makes Art, LLC. Alex leads creative crafting experiences that are intergenerational and inclusive to all.

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alex@alexmakesart.com

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Artist

Kit Collins

Public artist, muralist and illustrator based in Medford and works throughout greater Boston. She seeks to create opportunities for engagement, delight and celebration.

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kit.b.collins@gmail.com

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WAYS TO INTERACT WITH THE PEMBERTON MURAL PROJECT

DESIGN

Design with chalk and activate the sidewalk area

OBSERVE

Sketch, photograph, or journal about the changes you see happening to the wall

CREATE

Create a nature sculpture in your playground or backyard using found objects

LEARN

Check out a story about muraling from the library

ENJOY

Smile and feel proud that your neighborhood is getting the handmade love it deserves!

The History of the Pemberton Mural Project

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The Pemberton Street Mural is a unique public art project that was identified and funded through Participatory Budgeting. This democratic program allows the citizens of Cambridge to directly decide on the spending of a part of the city budget. In 2023, the voting public secured $140,000 for three public murals!

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One of those walls was identified as Pemberton Street (woo-hoo!) with the specific goal to be completed with the assistance of students in the community.

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Original Mural by Phil Pare, Ryan Sheapare and Alex Lukas in 2004

Reading List Recommendations

Hey, Wall

By Susan Verde, John Parra

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Drawing on Walls: Story of Keith Haring

By Matthew Burgess, Pictures by Josh Cockran

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Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood

By F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell, Illustrated by Rafael Lopez

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Street Craft

By Rikka Kuitti

Recommended for Middle + High Schoolers

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Drawing Book: Make a World

By Ed Emberley

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Keith Haring - The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing

By Kay A. Haring, Illustrated by Robert Neubecker

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Radiant Child

By Javaka Steptoe

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Everything Naomi Loved

By Katie Yamasaki

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