Artist Calls on Volunteers to Help Repaint the “Norwood” Mural on Sunday, June 2

By SÍLE MOLONEY

THE “NORWOOD,” “THE Bronx” mural located on East 207^th Street and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, pictured Sunday, March 9, 2024, has been recently defaced with the word “Ammo.” The original mural was sponsored by former District 11 City Councilman Andrew Cohen, presented by Artbridge and painted by Laura Alvarez.
Photo by Síle Moloney

Bronx muralist and artist Laura Alvarez who, as reported, recently launched an online fundraiser to repaint the beloved “Norwood” mural, located on East 207th Street and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, after it was vandalized / tagged last year, is calling on the volunteers to join her in repainting the mural on Sunday, June 2, having carried out some preparatory work already on June 1.

“Come join us for a fun day of painting and creativity at the Norwood Mural!” Alvarez wrote in an email announcement on May 31. “We will be gathering at 211 E 207th St to add some fresh colors and designs to this beloved community artwork. No painting experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to get your hands (and clothes) dirty. Let’s make this mural shine again together!”

Alvarez signed off, saying, “See you there!” Alvarez said volunteers can also sign up for other dates here. Alvarez said the mural project is made possible with regrant funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts. To read our previous story on the history of the mural, click here.

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