Reflections on 2021 Virtual Artist Cooperative by Claudia
Last year’s Virtual Artist Cooperative was a bit of an experiment. We did our best to make everything work, but as it was our first virtual experience things were difficult to handle a few times. However, the final result was a complete success and we realized that our adapting abilities were more powerful than we […]
Breaking Walls 2021 Cerdanyola del Vallès Initiative Reflections by Dani
“Hi, I’m Dani and I’ve come to explain my time traveling through this wonderful project Breaking Walls. “At first, we were all very confused, since we didn’t know what we were going to do. Our dearest Fran explained to us how we were going to work, but she didn’t mention EVERYTHING. The first days we […]
Breaking Walls 2022 Yerevan Summit Reflections by Dwayne, Detroit Artist
“To say that being a part of Breaking Walls has been life-changing is an understatement. Since I’ve been a part of the Breaking Walls program my life has literally changed mentally, physically, and emotionally. As a black gay male who plans on working in the field of mental health and is currently working in the […]
The Breaking Walls 2021 Peace & Acceptance Statement
Each year the artists and ambassadors of Breaking Walls gather together to share their thoughts, insights, and passion for creating a world based on peace and acceptance. Under the leadership of Cape Town ambassador, Athenkosi, these are woven into our pledge to being living examples of these thoughts. Living our Words. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Breaking Walls […]
Thank You Breaking Walls Supporters!
Dear Breaking Walls Supporters, I write from a place of joy truly made by my receiving the Billie Allen Memorial Sponsorship that will enable me to intern at the United Nations. For me, it is by far, literally and figuratively, my biggest opportunity ever. This opportunity is something clearly more than I could ever dream […]
Announcing Breaking Walls 2021 Virtual Artist Cooperative
Virtual Artist Cooperative July 12 to 16 July 19 to 23 8:30am – 11:00am EST/USA WHAT: Breaking Walls was initially focused on youth in Brooklyn and Bethlehem. From our first in-person 2012 Berlin Summit to our first 2020 Virtual International Artist Cooperative, we have become an inclusive, global, creative program where our young people write, […]
Tangier Artists, Mariam & Safaa, Shine Brightly
On March 19, 2021, Mariam and Safaa launched their CONNECT*CREATE*CHANGE PodCast. In their own words, they share their insight, inspiration, and passion for change. “If there is something that Breaking Walls taught us it is to be the change that you wish to see in the world. Over these last few years, Safaa and I […]
Red Hearts Music Video – Reflections by Barcelona artist & Red Hearts Creator, Maria
“Love, respect, and our effort to connect, create and change. This past month the Breaking Walls family has come together again to spread love through the most widely ‘spoken’ language: music. We, the artists and mentors from every delegation, have achieved something wonderful and otherwise unthinkable thanks to the Breaking Walls community. From Morocco, Poland, […]
Tangier Artist, Moha’s Leadership Shines
Good morning/evening everyone! I am sure everybody’s having an unforgettable time with celebrations and so are we because we are launching our brand new video on TikTok! And we are so excited about it! The idea came to me months ago, because I am a TikTok addict, and TikTok has been the hottest app over […]
Breaking Walls Tangier Artist Mehdi’s Leadership Shines Brightly
I’m Mehdi a Breaking Walls artist from the Tangier delegation. Breaking walls T-shirt and accessories online business came up to me when I was thinking, Breaking Walls gave me a lot of things, and then I was wondering, how can I give back? Then I tried to be creative. I started combing my talents with […]