Beyond Walls, an arts organization based in Lynn, Massachusetts, stands out as a model for its remarkable community impact. Since its inception, the organization has sought to address civic problems through a creative lens, using art to revitalize and change the narrative of the city. In this recorded program, Beyond Walls founder and CEO, Al Wilson, and Harvard Art Museums director, Martha Tedeschi, for a special look at this inspiring organization and what we can all learn from its powerful example. TAKE A CLOSER LOOK: + Discover ongoing projects with Beyond Walls: https://www.beyond-walls.org/ + Article: “Art becomes an agent of change in Lynn,” Boston Globe: https://bit.ly/3pYkevJ + Explore “INSIDE OUT—Truth Be Told Edition” and how it captures the 2020 experience through the lens of Lynn youth: https://www.beyond-walls.org/2020-insideout + Interactive map of Beyond Murals in Lynn, MA: https://www.beyond-walls.org/mural-map SPEAKERS: + Al Wilson, founder and CEO of Beyond Walls + Martha Tedeschi, Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of the Harvard Art Museums --- This conversation was made possible by our generous supporters; an international community of art lovers who generously support the Harvard Art Museums’ mission to promote knowledge about and appreciation of art through exhibitions, teaching, research, professional training, and public education. Learn more https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/support. Recorded April 21, 2021. © President and Fellows of Harvard College. For questions related to permission for commercial use of this video, please contact the Department of Digital Imaging and Visual Resources at am_divr@harvard.edu.