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FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The People’s Bus
A former Rikers Island transport bus reimagined as a mobile community center, fostering democratic participation through art and storytelling.
What:
A retired NYC Corrections vehicle was transformed into a vibrant mobile community center that traveled to all five NYC boroughs celebrating the resilience of New Yorkers, and building trust in the municipal government. The interior ceiling of the bus is made of 8.8 million recycled beads representing NYC’s 8.8 million residents.
Who:
- - Partner: NYC Civic Engagement Commission
- Co-creators: Mujeres en Movimiento + Territorial Empathy
- People’s Fellowship Youth Participants
- Material For The Arts
Purpose:
To increase civic engagement; create joyful interactions with the municipal government, fosters trust; create employment and community opportunities for underserved groups.
Impact & Reach:
- - Over 10,000 individuals engaged.
- 832 New Yorkers signed up for commission updates.
- 148 artists funded & participating.
- People’s Fellowship Program: 30 Youth involved in the creation and implementation
Where:
Across all five NYC boroughs.
Gallery
“The great success was simply that Yazmany brought us in and just gave us the opportunity. The success is that we are here with the strength of a warrior community that continues fighting, dreaming, collaborating and believing in public art. Civic art.”
Veronica Ramirez
Founder of Mujeres en Movimiento
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