Audrey Sia-Asamoah

• Created a database of public art installations in Western New York with an emphasis on murals
• Worked on a collaborative public mural project, The Art of Labor, and coordinated stakeholders including Area Labor Federation of WNY, the Coalition for Economic Justice, Buffalo Public Schools Art Education Department and Open Buffalo
• Supported the class, Public Art: Training Youth to Create Art for Communities, aiming to engage BAS students’ interest in public art and assisting in the painting the Art of Labor Mural
• Shadowed leadership with the John R. Oishei foundation to learn about philanthropy and community development
• Supported  daily  operations  of  the  gallery  including managing  exhibits,  tours,  administrative  support  and communications

"This summer I learned so much more about Buffalo’s recent revitalization efforts. Especially since I live outside the city, there were some projects I was not familiar with that High Road introduced me too. Seeing the role of the arts in combatting issues such as gentrification was really interesting. I also learned more about community engaged learning, something that I had never been familiar with. I really loved how this kind of learning involves a hands on approach that is often not as common in traditional educational institutions."

"Audrey was professional, organized and thorough. Her database project reflected these qualities.  Buffalo Arts Studio will utilize her research as we continue to advocate for increased public art and inclusion of diverse communities in creating the installations."

Shirley Verrico,

Buffalo Arts Studio