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On April 7, Shepard’s art will be showcased at the Fourth Annual Silent Art Auction to Fund Arts Programs for Teenagers Facing Criminal Charges as Adults in New York. The silent auction will also feature works by Swoon, Gaia, Ben Eine, and more, totaling over 80+ international street artists. In addition, some of the donated works will be available online via Paddle 8. Click HERE for the online auction which goes live on Thursday, March 24. Check out some of Shepard’s donated pieces below and if you’re able, pick up a piece and help contribute to the rehabilitation of young people through art. Click here for the official press release.
When: Thursday, April 7, 7 PM – 10 PM
Location: 160 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013
“I wholeheartedly support Young New Yorkers; not only as an art program and constructive alternative to teens being incarcerated, but it is also highly therapeutic. It builds problem solving skills that can boost self confidence and allow participants to feel more empowered to pursue their dreams as well as deal with their realities.” — Shepard
“We are thrilled to be celebrating the meaningful contributions that Shepard Fairey has made to the worlds of art and activism. The transformational nature of his work and life is an inspiration to many young New Yorkers.” —Rachel Barnard, Executive Director and Founder of Young New Yorkers
YOUNG NEW YORKERS: Young New Yorkers (YNY) provides court-mandated arts programs to justice involved young people in Brooklyn. New York is one of only two states in the U.S. that arrests and sentences 16- and 17-year-olds as adults. The criminal court gives eligible 16- and 17-year-old defendants the option to participate in a YNY program rather than spend time in jail, or incur other adult criminal justice sanctions. Upon successful completion of the program, a participant’s case is dismissed and sealed and they avoid a lifelong criminal record at as young as 16. To date, 100% of more than 250 participants have successfully graduated from YNY programs. YNY’s ultimate goal is to empower participants to transform the criminal justice system through their own creative voices.
Natural Springs, 2015, Silkscreen on Wood Panel
Peace and Freedom Dove, 2014, Silkscreen on Wood Panel
Earth Crisis (Red), 2014, Silkscreen on Wood Panel
Green Power, 2014, Silkscreen on Wood Panel
