Yonkers Arts & Partners, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the arts in Yonkers, recently created a new mural at the Carpet Mills Arts District. Conceived by artist Carson DeYoung the mural, inspired by the Wynwood Walls of Miami, reflects the vibrancy of the district with colorful aesthetics against a black background.
The mural, approximately 18 feet high and 20 feet wide, was installed as part of 2023 Yonkers Arts Weekend and is located in the interior parking lot of 222 Lake Ave. and 578 Nepperhan Ave. The Carpet Mills Arts District is in a former industrial area that is being redeveloped into a mixed-use arts and cultural region.
Yonkers Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts in Yonkers, fostering creativity and engaging the community through various artistic endeavors, including exhibitions, events and educational programs. Yonkers Arts strives to enrich the cultural landscape of the city.
