The ‘Derrick Adams X Dreamyard’ Puzzle Aims to Empower Youth
Caitlyn Fernandez — January 24, 2022 — Social Good
References: galison
The ‘Derrick Adams x Dreamyard 500 Piece Double-Sided Jigsaw Puzzle’ is a puzzle that gives back. Derrick Adams is an artist whose pieces focus on how African American Experience connects with art history, American iconography, and consumerism. According to the description, “DreamYard In School Programs provide over 150 residencies and after school programs to more than 45 Bronx public schools, combining standards-based art instruction with social justice pedagogy systems to inspire students to develop character, scholarship and artistic voice to create change.”
Its double-sided design features Derrick Adams pieces on one side, while the other has artwork made by the Dreamyard middle school students who were inspired by Adams’ work. One side has a matte finish to easily differentiate the pieces, while the other has a shiny finish. 100% of the net proceeds of this puzzle will be put towards the DreamYard scholarship fund. On the Galison website, puzzle lovers can purchase the Derrick Adams x Dreamyard 500 Piece Double-Sided Jigsaw Puzzle.
Image Credit: Derrick Adams, DreamYard, Galison
Its double-sided design features Derrick Adams pieces on one side, while the other has artwork made by the Dreamyard middle school students who were inspired by Adams’ work. One side has a matte finish to easily differentiate the pieces, while the other has a shiny finish. 100% of the net proceeds of this puzzle will be put towards the DreamYard scholarship fund. On the Galison website, puzzle lovers can purchase the Derrick Adams x Dreamyard 500 Piece Double-Sided Jigsaw Puzzle.
Image Credit: Derrick Adams, DreamYard, Galison
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