Art Not Crime

A Good Idea

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Description

Art Not Crime is an effort to build positive relations with the public, and create awareness to the necessity of alternative arts programs for local street artists. The program organizes bi-monthly live art events/fundraisers to showcase talent and sell art creations.They specialize in restoring vandalized properties, and installing mural art, thus enriching the community and discouraging future vandalism.

Art Not Crime also organizes an after-school art program dedicated to serving youth inspired by graffiti art and all of its sub-cultures.

Goal / Mission

Art Not Crime promotes social sustainability by providing a safe place for individuals to create urban inspired pieces of art and display them where their art is appreciated as the language of this new culture and not classified as crime.

Results / Accomplishments

Art Not Crime has erected a series of murals and organized multimedia installations around Portland, Oregon.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
Art Not Crime
Primary Contact
DeAngelo Raines
(503) 860-5831
artnotcimepdx@gmail.com
Topics
Community / Social Environment
Community / Crime & Crime Prevention
Art & Recreation / Art
Organization(s)
Art Not Crime
Date of implementation
Aug 2009
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Portland, Oregon
Target Audience
Children, Teens, Adults

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