Graffiti in New York Graffiti in New York CityCity

Graffiti in New York Graffiti in New York CityCity

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Graffiti in NYCGraffiti in NYC

This photo was taken in East New York, Brooklyn.

This photo was taken in East New York, Brooklyn.

Graffiti in NYCGraffiti in NYC

This was one of many trucks parked in the Lower East Side of

Manhattan.

This was one of many trucks parked in the Lower East Side of

Manhattan.

Graffiti in NYCGraffiti in NYC

This truck was located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

It is tagged with the word “Fresh.”

This truck was located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

It is tagged with the word “Fresh.”

Who Controls Graffiti? Who Controls Graffiti?

Decisions are made on a city level

•The Mayor

•The Police Department

Decisions are made on a city level

•The Mayor

•The Police Department

Laws and Programs Don’t Work

Laws and Programs Don’t Work

The World Book Encyclopedia

Vandalism is punishable by fine or imprisonment some local

governments.

One report showed 3 percent of offenders were ever caught.

The World Book Encyclopedia

Vandalism is punishable by fine or imprisonment some local

governments.

One report showed 3 percent of offenders were ever caught.

www.tagsareknown.com

Graffiti Affects all New Yorkers Graffiti Affects all New Yorkers

Graffiti ruins the quality of our neighborhoods.

Graffiti ruins the quality of our neighborhoods.

Assemblyman Jeff Klein (left), Freshway storeowner Harry Celentano, and Titan crew workers begin removing a 300-foot graffiti tag. Bronx Times Reporter 10/04

It's removal is costly. It would take over a half

million dollars a year to remove it in the subway.

Graffiti and Your Health Graffiti and Your Health

Graffiti robs planet earth of its potential to be a paradise.

We all have an Ecological Responsibility

Titus 2:14

Graffiti robs planet earth of its potential to be a paradise.

We all have an Ecological Responsibility

Titus 2:14

Graffiti as Art in NYCGraffiti as Art in NYC

When a memorial is done the artist request consent from the building owner.

When a memorial is done the artist request consent from the building owner.

A memorial to honor the victims of the September 11th attacks.

Graffiti as ArtGraffiti as Art

It is therefore fine to consider Graffiti art, when it is done with consent of the owner, otherwise it is just lawlessness not art.

It is therefore fine to consider Graffiti art, when it is done with consent of the owner, otherwise it is just lawlessness not art.

Photographed by Bob Edelson.

How can we engage others in this issue? EARLY INTERVENTION

How can we engage others in this issue? EARLY INTERVENTION

School education program aimed at 7-10 year olds

Focus on consequences of being involved in graffiti.

Cost to the community.

Business awareness of crime prevention strategies.

School education program aimed at 7-10 year olds

Focus on consequences of being involved in graffiti.

Cost to the community.

Business awareness of crime prevention strategies.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS &

COLLABORATIONPublicize Strategy

Through: Community, council and school newsletters. Truancy programs.Rapid Removal programs.All forms of media.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS &

COLLABORATIONPublicize Strategy

Through: Community, council and school newsletters. Truancy programs.Rapid Removal programs.All forms of media.

EMPOWERMENT

Community days of action.

Use of community groups to assist with removal of graffiti.

EMPOWERMENT

Community days of action.

Use of community groups to assist with removal of graffiti.

Crack Down on Graffiti Crack Down on Graffiti

The Task Force administers the Graffiti

Reward Program

In NYC an ordinance was passed

The Task Force administers the Graffiti

Reward Program

In NYC an ordinance was passed

www.nyc.gov

GRAFFITI as ART PROGRAMS GRAFFITI as ART PROGRAMS

Establish an urban art policy and management framework.

Establishment of a local urban art register.

Establish an urban art policy and management framework.

Establishment of a local urban art register.

"Philadelphia Reads," 20th and Arch (1999) Artist: Josh Sarantitis, MAP, Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

Good News for Victims Good News for Victims

Help Graffiti artist use their talents in a productive way.

Stronger laws and heftier fines for those who continue to vandalize New York City.

Matthew 22:39 brings out that the second greatest commandment is you must love your neighbor.

Is Graffiti Love for your neighbor?

Help Graffiti artist use their talents in a productive way.

Stronger laws and heftier fines for those who continue to vandalize New York City.

Matthew 22:39 brings out that the second greatest commandment is you must love your neighbor.

Is Graffiti Love for your neighbor?

Together as a community, we can eradicate destructive graffiti and address neighborhood blight

with art.

Together as a community, we can eradicate destructive graffiti and address neighborhood blight

with art.