Latinx and Black Youth Artists Organize and Rise!

"Queernesseseseses!" Queernesseseseses community project launched in 2024 through an intensive planning process with Bmore Liberated, when we planned to create a queer liberation mural to unveil on October 24, 2025. The big LGBTQ mural calls attention to the importance of queer mental health while training at-risk youth public arts design, work skills, and painting. The big gay mural faces Fayette Ave on the north side of Bmore Liberated, who also serves as part of the steering committee to the community-centered design process facilitated by Maria Gabriela Aldana. Over 80 designs were created as collaborations between YouthWorks and CASA youth, who attend high school in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, queer therapists of Bmore Liberated, filmmakers, and a variety of LGBTQ leaders of Baltimore. In 2024, the project earned attention for its documentary shorts, telling the untold stories of LGBTQ change-makers in Baltimore. Youth presented what they learned as part of their internship and launched their careers as this was one of their first paid jobs. Be a part of our team! Donate now at Fractured Atlas!

Get involved!
PPNA resident engagement meeting July 14, 6:30-8pm
Art of Solidarity Youth Council: July 8-August 22
SIGN UP! Wednesday and Friday Community Work Days- 11am-2pm
Maria & AoS Youth on site
SIGN UP! Ten Wednesday and Friday Community Work Days- 11am-2pm
Maria & AoS Youth on site
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Mural Dedication Party - Friday, October 24. 6-8pm
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Did you know Art of Solidarity started in a Baltimore City art class? AoS builds bridges across cultural, racial, economic, geographic, language, and generational barriers to address social justice issues with those most impacted by them. AoS is an expert partner, modeling excellent relationship-building skills for youth to enter into the workforce side-by-side with professionals to combine their stories, concerns, and talents into public works of art. Every summer we partner with local Baltimore organizations and businesses to provide game-changing experiences for immigrant, Black, and at-risk youth entering the work force.

This project is made possibly by the generous funds of Public Arts Across Maryland, a grant of the Maryland State Arts Council, and in partnership with YouthWorks, ESCALERA program of CASA, Patterson Park Neighborhood Association, Bmore Liberated, and proud residents!