In the early 1970s, influential artist and University of Massachusetts professor Nelson Stevens (1938-2022) initiated a transformative public art project that resulted in the creation of over 30 indoor and outdoor murals throughout the city of Springfield, Massachusetts. Although very few of these murals survive today, the cultural legacy of this incredible endeavor lives on and continues to inspire new generations of artists to see themselves as agents of change in their communities.

This community archive is a work in progress that aims to document these important murals and become a more complete resource for artists, researchers, and community members. We invite you to add to this community archive by sharing stories, photographs, and memories.