Eat Well, Stay Active, Live Long

Project Description

Groundswell collaborated with Horizons Juvenile Detention Center and Montefiore Medical Center to develop a series of murals depicting the importance of community health, proper eating habits, and physical activity. Horizons youth conducted research on healthy living while honing their artistic skills. They engaged in discussions about good nutrition, eating healthy, and staying active. 
 
Based on their research and experiences, they developed images to communicate the purpose and value of healthy living, and to educate others on how to do so. The pieces were split between the clinic at Horizons Juvenile Detention Center and Horizon Montefiore Medical Center.

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Project Info

Location: 560 Brook Avenue Bronx, NY 10455
Neighborhood: 
South Bronx


Program: 
Community Commission


Theme: 
Community


Year: 
2014


Partner(s): 
Montefiore Medical Center
Horizon Juvenile Center


Funder(s): 
Montefiore Medical Center


Lead Artist(s):
Nicole Schulman


Assistant Artist(s):
Jess Poplawski


Participants: 

 

Eight Horizon Juvenile Center Residents
Medium: 
Acrylic on Plywood


Dimensions: 10 x 10 ft

Fun Facts

Research
Over 300,000 deaths per year are caused by poor nutrition and a lack of physical activity.
Question about the Mural
What’s your favorite sport?
Fun Fact
Almonds are member of the peach family.