About BAMP
BAMP is a nonprofit organization of local artists dedicated to facilitating and creating public art. Our vision is to turn bare, blighted walls into artistic gateways into the community's surrounding environment.
BAMP is a nonprofit organization of local artists dedicated to facilitating and creating public art. Our vision is to turn bare, blighted walls into artistic gateways into the community's surrounding environment.
Our program is constantly establishing new standards of excellence in the practice of public and contemporary art creation and exhibition. Our collaborative dialogue processes empower artists and communities to address and organize issues in the community. Community art builds bridges from conceptual connection to a physical understanding. With close attention to our clients' desires, the results are beautiful murals that inspire and motivate viewers.
What is the fate of Black Lives Matter protest murals?
July 25, 2020
Cities like Oakland are taking a Black, grassroots-led approach to preserving the many murals of the BLM movement.
1,000 Murals: In Oakland, Revolutions Told Through Street Art
July 7, 2020
How murals help to keep Oakland’s history — and current fights for social justice — visible.
Art matters: Blane Asrat takes her talents to the community with BLM mural in Oakland
July 29, 2020
This is one of dozens of arresting images created during volunteer cleanup efforts following Black Lives Matter protest marches, rallies and looting in.