UPDATE: Organization of young artists beautifying Fall River’s Flint this summer

Have you noticed lately that the Flint section of Fall River looks a little brighter?

YEAH! Corps is a non-profit based at 335 South Main Street in Fall River, that engages high school age youth in Fall River in the many diverse forms of art to create opportunities that will inspire youth to realize their potential. They are working artists and learn new techniques in order to fulfill their commissions thanks to donations and grants.

 Teens are paid an hourly wage to create engaging, innovative, art and design products for businesses, municipalities, and individual clients. Clients pay real money for the creativity and products of these young people.

Photo courtesy of YEAH! Corps

Recently, teens with YEAH! have created several works of art including a cool crosswalk on Pleasant Street and a mural for SABER Auto Body, a building previously scattered with graffiti.

In addition to the Flint projects, the group has also been working on 50 painted yard signs for a storybook trail for Mass in Motion-Fall River.

Lead project for Cross walk project: Janessa Deoliviera and Sara Martins. Teens: Trinity, Rome, Abby, Stella, Miya, and Emily.

Flint Mural lead artists: Trista Emma Gomez and Janessa Deoliviera. Designed by teens Abby and Emily. Painted by teens, Kenayzi, Stephanie, Lillian, Kelsey, Tyler, Naseya, Antonio, Kamryn, Jaylene, Anery-lizz, David, Dakota, Trinity, Stella, and Miya.

If YEAH! interests you, click here for more information.