In February 2014, Groundswell artists and youth apprentices participated in a live painting event, presented as part of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)’s participation in the National Afterschool Convention. The annual convention is a multi-day event that brings together innovative program managers from across the country with a specific focus on afterschool programming.
 
In order to best portray the theme of “The History of Afterschool,” the participants created three panels, each panel depicting a different time period: 1900-1949, 1950-1999, and 2000-present. Highlighting significant events from each time period, not only is the history of education showcased, but the future of what education could be is beautifully visualized.