Albany, NY // September 2020

During the height of COVID-19, Amplified Voices partnered with Albany Barn to create a temporary mural that gave youth a safe space to reconnect, reflect, and be heard. Students reunited in person for the first time in nearly a year, engaging in wellness sessions, public art study, and collaborative storytelling. Together, they translated lived experiences into a mural that named both fear and hope, transforming an abandoned lot into a public dialogue on resilience and change. The project reinforced art as a tool for agency, care, and community voice during a time of deep isolation.

Post Results: ​

• Students learned emotional regulation techniques 

• Youth training in storytelling and public art analysis

• Engaged the community in the design process

• Strengthened youth voice, connection, and sense of agency