Giant art & neighborhood beautification projects in communities in Rio de Janeiro

FAVELA MOSAICO

an all female crew from the community of Vila Cruzeiro turning an entire street into a giant mosaic. Check out their amazing work!

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COVID19UPDATE

while masked crew members keep their social distance, work goes on in Vila Cruzeiro, as collaboration, optimism and paycheck are more crucial than ever and your donation is needed to keep on going

RUA SANTA HELENA

one-wall-at-a-time the houses surrounding the mosaic are being transformed by the Favela Painting building crew, using more sustainable materials, all prepared on-site and on-demand. No more painting!

FAVELA PAINTING

more than 15 years of projects in communities in Rio de Janeiro and beyond..

UNITED PAINTING FOUNDATION

Favela Painting is part of a collective of activists creating collaborative and socially driven art projects all around the world.