Peace in Destruction: Art from Rikers Island (Opening Reception)
Wed, Jun 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for the opening reception of Peace in Destruction: Art from Rikers Island, presented by Groundswell at Weeksville Heritage Center.
Between 2008 and 2019, Groundswell created murals at Rikers Island alongside young people impacted by the carceral system. Few of these works have ever been seen outside those walls. This exhibition preserves the visual records and social histories of these murals while centering the lived experiences, emotions, and imaginations of young people impacted by incarceration.
The opening reception is free and open to the public. The exhibition remains on view through June 27.