The Yonkers Green Wall, 2008

The Yonkers Green Wall was a project created by students in our local high schools dedicated to the social awareness of the environment in which we live. It was made possible by a grant from Domino Sugar and the support of Blue Door Artist Association.

The artwork consists of murals depicting environmental and conservation themes applied onto plywood panels, which are exhibited in prominent downtown Yonkers locations: Metro-North Railroad, Larkin Plaza, St. John’s Church and 41 Main Street.

High School students from five schools were invited to design and paint the murals. Over the last several months, these young artists were educated in the environmental concerns of today. Their messages of hope were vividly expressed on these panels. Students worked under the guidance of their own art teachers and a professional artist, Ann Ladd Ferencz, who has worked with school children on mural projects for many years.
 
Blue Door Artist Association has been working with the Yonkers School System officials, art teachers, professional artists, and officials of the City Government to implement the creation of the design and the execution of the mural. We are proud to have the support of Domino Sugar as a community neighbor focusing on bettering our neighborhood.

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