In 2011, a collaborative partnership was forged between the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem, and the North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC). These community leaders joined forces to empower the youth of Salem, MA to bring a public mural to life, fostering community engagement through the arts in Salem's Point neighborhood.
Each community partner played a meaningful role in the project, made possible through open communication. PEM provided art galleries and an art teacher to encourage inspiration. The NSCDC secured building permits, a physical location for the mural, and teambuilding leadership sessions. The Boys & Girls Club delivered the students (ages 10-12) and the studio location. The mural was unveiled in May 2012.

