Interactive Public Art Built by Students Now on Display in New Bedford

A small structure has been built and installed in New Bedford with big intentions from a group of young women in middle school.

You may have already heard of and even taken in the Seaport Art Walk in New Bedford, but did you happen to stumble on an interactive art installation inspired and designed by youth to serve the youth.

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The installation, titled Changemakers Club, was the outcome of a design-build workshop for Our Sisters' School students from grades five to eight, and took place after school this past year.

"The structure is meant to bring thinkers and doers together," said Tobey Eugenio, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Our Sisters' School. "Most importantly, it was designed by youth to provide young people with a place to connect and engage in radical dreaming."

Within this installation, there are interactive components that include a free library, a mailbox that people can place affirmations into, and more.

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This structure will remain part of the Seaport Art Walk through the end of the summer, at which time it will be de-installed and re-installed at what will be its permanent home.

The details of where the installation will end up are still being finalized.

"The structure will continue to support and honor the power and legacy of youth voices, ideas, and actions at its new permanent home with an organization that is an essential youth third space in New Bedford," Eugenio said.