Art in Harlem River Park
An important component of the Harlem River Park Task Force (HRPTF) was engaging with the local community, including Harlem and El Barrio/East Harlem professional artists, in creating original artwork. With the help of various partners such as the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, the NYS Department of Transportation and Creative Arts Workshops for Kids, the HRPTF produced community oriented artwork in the form of murals, banners, and etched steel plaques. More than just decoration, the HRPTF and its partners sought to create artworks that were informative and meaningful to the cultural and historical heritage of Harlem and El Barrio/East Harlem.
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