STREET WORKS
Street Works is a group of artists and neighbors helping our communities creatively connect, collaborate, and take action on the issues that matter in their lives. We organize street festivals, mutual aid efforts, and cultural research that serve justice and grow into long-term neighborhood projects.
We believe artists have a role in strengthening democracy, not just by telling stories, but by co-designing ways for communities to build power, care for each other, and transform broken systems. The street is both a canvas and a symbol of what shared ownership and joyful public life can look like when people have space to shape it.
2025 Street Works Earth
Sunday, September 21, 11am - 6pm, @ 34th Avenue & 78th Street, Queens, NY 11372
A festival bringing together artists, neighbors, & changemakers to co-create art and explore how we can care for our planet and each other. This year, there’s also a career fair for folks wondering what it means to work in climate & environmental justice — whether you're starting out or seeking a new path.
“The Joy 🤩 Award goes to… #StreetWorksEarth in Queens, NY”
“I left inspired because I met so many people doing such beautiful, meaningful and powerful work to create health, connection and better urban spaces for all of us to thrive.”
“It was truly amazing to see so many people come together to put this day together. You could feel all the love, care, and attention to detail your team put into this event!”
“[Street Works Earth]… made me reflect on how our part in climate justice is only possible with all of our individual efforts together in community!”
“After Street Works Earth, I plan on taking 2 actions 1) A Know Your Rights campaign around chronic flooding 2) advocating for flood/heat-resilient reconstruction of the [34 Ave] Open Street/Plaza.”
“My scientific and technocratic role can feel removed from the reality of how nature works, and this event reminded me of the magic of community.”
“You’ve created such a wonderful, inclusive, thoughtful and peaceful event with Street Works.”
“Thanks to [MJN] for the chance to engage 100+ Queensfolx and many others... Heartening to create containers for folx to put down their worries...”
“The work that MJN is doing is incredible, and we would be honored to participate in more of your projects in the future!”
"Street Works Earth 2024 felt like it bridged the gap between creation, education, and action… There was an openness that felt very rare.”
Interviews
Projects and Creations
Art of Letter Writing to Get Out the Vote & MJN
