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

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. 

UPDATE Fundraising to Repaint “Norwood” Mural after Sinister Makeover Triggers Funding Discussions for Art Projects

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, is stepping up her fundraising efforts, making an in-person appeal to residents at the latest Bronx Community Board 7 general board meeting. The appeal has prompted renewed discussions around funding and on other local art projects.

“Norwood, The Bronx” Mural Gets a Sinister Makeover

A beloved, colorful mural comprising the words, “Norwood” and “The Bronx” in large lettering, located on East 207th Street and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood, has been overwritten seemingly with the more sinister word, “Ammo,” sometimes used as an abbreviation for ammunition.