This artwork, a collection of colorful collages of acrylic-painted canvas scraps, was created by Black and Brown boys and from Washington DC’s Wards 7 and 8 – specifically, program participants of the DC-based youth arts program Life Pieces To Masterpieces (LPTM). The stories told in each piece celebrate the power, joy, and resilience of the boys and men served by LPTM as they both persevere through their life challenges and celebrate their life triumphs.

As Apprentices create paintings in LPTM’s unique style, their artwork becomes a repository exemplifying a wide range of representations of Black American males from the unique and diverse perspectives of children and young adults. As they follow the signature process of cutting and sewing scraps of canvas into a masterpiece to collectively celebrate, they are transforming their “life pieces” into “masterpieces.”

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This artwork, a collection of colorful collages of acrylic-painted canvas scraps, was created by Black and Brown boys and from Washington DC’s Wards 7 and 8 – specifically, program participants of the DC-based youth arts program Life Pieces To Masterpieces (LPTM). The stories told in each piece celebrate the power, joy, and resilience of the boys and men served by LPTM as they both persevere through their life challenges and celebrate their life triumphs.

As Apprentices create paintings in LPTM’s unique style, their artwork becomes a repository exemplifying a wide range of representations of Black American males from the unique and diverse perspectives of children and young adults. As they follow the signature process of cutting and sewing scraps of canvas into a masterpiece to collectively celebrate, they are transforming their “life pieces” into “masterpieces.”

Learn More >>  |  Park Map >>

This artwork, a collection of colorful collages of acrylic-painted canvas scraps, was created by Black and Brown boys and from Washington DC’s Wards 7 and 8 – specifically, program participants of the DC-based youth arts program Life Pieces To Masterpieces (LPTM). The stories told in each piece celebrate the power, joy, and resilience of the boys and men served by LPTM as they both persevere through their life challenges and celebrate their life triumphs.

As Apprentices create paintings in LPTM’s unique style, their artwork becomes a repository exemplifying a wide range of representations of Black American males from the unique and diverse perspectives of children and young adults. As they follow the signature process of cutting and sewing scraps of canvas into a masterpiece to collectively celebrate, they are transforming their “life pieces” into “masterpieces.”

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Amuse showcases the work of textile artist Susan J Lapham from 2022 and 2023. All are explorations of color and balance, line and shape, and come from a place in her heart reserved for the family she was born into. Inspired by Playland, an historic amusement park in Rye, NY and now displayed at the site of in Glen Echo Amusement Park -- the premier amusement park serving the Washington area until 1968, Amuse portrays the excitement of entering the amusement park, exploring the midway, taking walks along the water, and munching on popcorn. The exhibit is about turning an ordinary day into a best-ever day with all the fun that awaits.

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Amuse showcases the work of textile artist Susan J Lapham from 2022 and 2023. All are explorations of color and balance, line and shape, and come from a place in her heart reserved for the family she was born into. Inspired by Playland, an historic amusement park in Rye, NY and now displayed at the site of in Glen Echo Amusement Park -- the premier amusement park serving the Washington area until 1968, Amuse portrays the excitement of entering the amusement park, exploring the midway, taking walks along the water, and munching on popcorn. The exhibit is about turning an ordinary day into a best-ever day with all the fun that awaits.

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Amuse showcases the work of textile artist Susan J Lapham from 2022 and 2023. All are explorations of color and balance, line and shape, and come from a place in her heart reserved for the family she was born into. Inspired by Playland, an historic amusement park in Rye, NY and now displayed at the site of in Glen Echo Amusement Park -- the premier amusement park serving the Washington area until 1968, Amuse portrays the excitement of entering the amusement park, exploring the midway, taking walks along the water, and munching on popcorn. The exhibit is about turning an ordinary day into a best-ever day with all the fun that awaits.

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Amuse showcases the work of textile artist Susan J Lapham from 2022 and 2023. All are explorations of color and balance, line and shape, and come from a place in her heart reserved for the family she was born into. Inspired by Playland, an historic amusement park in Rye, NY and now displayed at the site of in Glen Echo Amusement Park -- the premier amusement park serving the Washington area until 1968, Amuse portrays the excitement of entering the amusement park, exploring the midway, taking walks along the water, and munching on popcorn. The exhibit is about turning an ordinary day into a best-ever day with all the fun that awaits.

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Amuse showcases the work of textile artist Susan J Lapham from 2022 and 2023. All are explorations of color and balance, line and shape, and come from a place in her heart reserved for the family she was born into. Inspired by Playland, an historic amusement park in Rye, NY and now displayed at the site of in Glen Echo Amusement Park -- the premier amusement park serving the Washington area until 1968, Amuse portrays the excitement of entering the amusement park, exploring the midway, taking walks along the water, and munching on popcorn. The exhibit is about turning an ordinary day into a best-ever day with all the fun that awaits.

Learn More >>

Amuse showcases the work of textile artist Susan J Lapham from 2022 and 2023. All are explorations of color and balance, line and shape, and come from a place in her heart reserved for the family she was born into. Inspired by Playland, an historic amusement park in Rye, NY and now displayed at the site of in Glen Echo Amusement Park -- the premier amusement park serving the Washington area until 1968, Amuse portrays the excitement of entering the amusement park, exploring the midway, taking walks along the water, and munching on popcorn. The exhibit is about turning an ordinary day into a best-ever day with all the fun that awaits.

Learn More >>

Amuse showcases the work of textile artist Susan J Lapham from 2022 and 2023. All are explorations of color and balance, line and shape, and come from a place in her heart reserved for the family she was born into. Inspired by Playland, an historic amusement park in Rye, NY and now displayed at the site of in Glen Echo Amusement Park -- the premier amusement park serving the Washington area until 1968, Amuse portrays the excitement of entering the amusement park, exploring the midway, taking walks along the water, and munching on popcorn. The exhibit is about turning an ordinary day into a best-ever day with all the fun that awaits.

Learn More >>