We are thrilled to share that the latest “Lead with Love” artwork now adorns the walls of the Community Foundation of Broward.
The Community Foundation and Business for the Arts of Broward are partnering with renowned artist Cey Adams for the “Lead with Love” mural project – a transformative public art initiative, designed to spread a message of love and unity across Broward County.
This ambitious project, running through 2027, will create murals in nine different cities. The project is spearheaded by a partnership between the Community Foundation and Business for the Arts of Broward, with the goal of enriching and unifying the community and promoting cultural engagement.
The newest “Lead with Love” piece, installed in the Community Foundation entryway, commemorates our 40th anniversary with a vibrant collage of images and themes representing the Foundation’s 40 years of BOLD impact for the community we love.
The first artwork in the mural project, the “LOVE Las Olas” mural, is located on the western exterior wall of Hoffman’s Chocolates at 601 E. Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale facing Tunnel Top Park. The second mural, called “One Love Plantation” is a colorful mural covering a wall that stretches along Kingsley Park in Plantation.
These murals and the ones that will follow are meant to foster unity and pride by creating art that reflects local identity and spirit. Each mural will serve as a cultural landmark, enhancing local character and providing a space for communal gathering and reflection. The murals are intended to be lasting symbols of love and cultural diversity, contributing to the artistic landscape of Broward County and fostering a deeper appreciation for art and community collaboration.
More “Lead with Love” murals are coming soon!
More about Cey Adams
Cey Adams, a New York City native and visionary artist, emerged from the downtown graffiti movement in the 80’s alongside fellow artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. He served as the founding Creative Director at Def Jam Recordings, and along with his business partner Steve Carr, co-founded The Drawing Board, the label’s in-house design firm, where they “defined the visual culture of Hip-Hop.” The creative firm was responsible for some of the most iconic album covers, logos and advertising campaigns for Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, The Notorious B.I.G., DMX, Jay-Z, Usher, Mary J. Blige and many more. Adams is celebrated for his LOVE murals that have appeared across the United States in cities like New York, Detroit and Boston.
More about Business for the Arts of Broward
Business for the Arts of Broward is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) engaging businesses and business leaders to advocate and educate about the importance of the County’s art and cultural community as well as to recognize the connection between cultural vitality, creative success, and economic development. To learn more visit www.Facebook.com/BFABroward or www.bfabroward.org.
To find out how you can partner with the Community Foundation of Broward to support the arts, contact Vice President Kelly Marmol at kmarmol@cfbroward.org or 954-761-9503.
