top of page

harlem is...
healing outdoor exhibit

A larger-than-life outdoor public art exhibit opened on August 12, 2022 for four months on St. Nicholas Avenue between 120th and 121st Streets as part of the continuing Harlem is . . . Healing campaign by Community Works and New Heritage Theatre Group and in partnership with the NYC Department of Transportation Art Program (DOT Art).

 

The sidewalk exhibit presented compelling portraits of nine of the 52 Harlem is. . . Healing honorees from all walks of life who have helped the community weather two years of pandemic and social justice turmoil. 

EXHIBIT LAUNCH VIIDEO

Arva Rice

Arva (1).png

Jackie Rowe-Adams

Jackie (1).png

Akemi Kochiyama

Akemi (1).png

Andrea Arroyo

Andrea (1).png

Robin Bell-Stevens

Robin (1).png

Dietrice Bolden 

Dietrice (1).png

Rev. Michael A. Walrond Jr.

Walrond (1).png

Tau Battice

Tau (1).png

Winston Majette

Winston (1).png

The exhibit was designed by Clara Alonso and features the photography of Tau Battice, with project management by Connie Lee of Art Lives Here. Support for photography and public programming was provided by Con Edison and Humanities New York.

For students, teachers and visitors, we have created this downloadable exhibition guide. 

Healing Dialogues is a part of the Harlem is...Healing Heroes of Pandemic and Social Justice project. Engage with the full series HERE

bottom of page