A grant by ArtsWestchester will help to fund a mural at the newest senior housing complex in South Yonkers, New York.
The non-profit organization, which supports arts and artists in the region, contributed $2,500 through its Yonkers Arts Initiative program to help create a mural at the La Mora Senior Housing community that opened last month.
Located at 23 Mulberry St. in the Hollow neighborhood, the $48 million, four-story building has 60 energy-efficient, affordable apartments for seniors. La Mora Senior Housing was built by the non-profit Mulford Corporation with private, state and federal funding. The Mulford Corporation is a non-profit that was formed to develop, manage and facilitate affordable housing in Yonkers.
“Public art has become key to the expression of diversity and vibrancy of this city. Whether it is the Enslaved Africans’ Rain Garden, or the colorful murals in tribute to our hometown heroes like Ella Fitzgerald of Earl “DMX” Simmons, our partnerships with ArtsWestchester and Westchester County have helped to make these works of art come to life in our city,’’ said Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.
Artist Robin Alcantra has been commissioned to design the mural as part of a continuing public art project that has brought more than 150 pieces of art to Yonkers Housing Authority properties including two earlier mural tributes to famous residents Earl “DMX” Simmons and Ella Fitzgerald.
Kathleen Reckling, CEO of ArtsWestchester, said, “Public art has the power to transform spaces into places, creating moments of joy and inspiring community pride. ArtsWestchester applauds the Mulford Corporation’s vision to make the arts central to the everyday experience of Yonkers residents with a new vibrant mural La Mora Senior Apartments.”
Wilson Kimball, President of Mulford Corporation and CEO of Yonkers Housing Authority, said that YHA and Mulford were grateful for the funding which supports their mission of uplifting and empowering residents through public art.
“Mulford is grateful for ArtsWestchester and Westchester County’s partnership not only in providing quality affordable housing, but also in investing in public art that beautifies our housing and marks its place in the wider community,’’ said Kimball.
