{"id":272099,"date":"2026-06-19T17:21:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/272099\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T17:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:21:53","slug":"queens-based-artist-to-hold-mural-unveiling-at-macdonald-park-in-forest-hills-this-saturday-qns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/272099\/","title":{"rendered":"Queens based artist to hold mural unveiling at MacDonald Park in Forest Hills this Saturday \u2013 QNS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Photo via MSR Galleries website<\/p>\n

Deborah Camp, a Woodhaven<\/a> muralist, and Stephen Melnick, the Steward of MacDonald Park<\/a>, will host an unveiling ceremony in the park\u2019s circular plaza in Forest Hills<\/a> on Saturday, June 20, from 12 to 3 p.m. The neighborhood event will be followed by a family-friendly art workshop for the duration of a year.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo courtesy of Deborah Camp
\n\"\"Photo courtesy of Deborah Camp
\n\"\"Photo courtesy of Deborah Camp<\/p>\n

The community park, located between Yellowstone Boulevard and 70th Road, is ready for multiple live performances to grace its green-lined stage. The Garden Players, John Beltzer of Songs of Love Foundation and DJ Nett are some of the artists scheduled to perform. An array of snacks and refreshments will be offered by Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Forest Hills and Trader Joe\u2019s.<\/p>\n

As part of the ceremony\u2019s programming, speeches will also be provided by the following official sponsors: The Frances & Benjamin Benenson Foundation, Inc., DMV STOP, Ridgewood Savings Bank and the NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grand Program. Other fun activities include balloon making and family photo opportunities.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo courtesy of Deborah Camp
\n\"\"Photo courtesy of Deborah Camp
\n\"\"Photo courtesy of Deborah Camp<\/p>\n

The soon-to-be-revealed mural, titled \u201cForest Hills Planting the Seeds of Tomorrow,\u201d will mark the first time in 95 years that a wall mural will be painted in MacDonald Park. Camp\u2019s design was approved as part of the Art in the Parks Program<\/a>, a collaborative initiative with local artists and cultural organizations to exhibit original outdoor art in New York City neighborhoods and parks.<\/p>\n

The murals aim to beautify the space by transforming blank walls into vividly colorful imagery that visually narrates personal stories with messages of optimism, hope and unity \u2014 encompassing themes that celebrate the power of community. The artwork also aims to nurture the planet through inclusivity across all socioeconomic, generational and cultural backgrounds, using silhouettes for viewers to symbolically see themselves in the mural.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo courtesy of Deborah Camp<\/p>\n

Camp relayed the meaning of \u201cForest Hills Planting the Seeds of Tomorrow\u201d with QNS, presented with an inspirational message for future stewards of local arts:<\/p>\n

\u201cOur mural will project messages of hope for our future generations to lay the foundation of care and empathy to inspire them to take care of our planet and each other,\u201d said Camp. \u201cIf you nurture a seed with positive energy, it\u2019s going to blossom. Together, we can shape a brighter future for our community by planting the symbolic seeds of tomorrow today.\u201d<\/p>\n

To find out more information about Camp and her work, follow her on Instagram<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

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