{"id":83,"date":"2024-11-01T13:15:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T13:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/?p=83"},"modified":"2024-11-02T17:21:09","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T17:21:09","slug":"scrantons-murals-represent-a-unique-expression-of-immigration-to-the-electric-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/2024\/11\/01\/scrantons-murals-represent-a-unique-expression-of-immigration-to-the-electric-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Scranton\u2019s Murals Represent a Unique Expression of Immigration to the Electric City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scranton has a rich history of immigration, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the city welcomed waves of Irish, Italian, and Eastern European immigrants seeking new opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, the city continues to attract newcomers from Latin America, Asia, and Africa, each adding their unique cultural contributions to the community. However, this evolving demographic landscape is not without tension, especially with the upcoming presidential election approaching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a critical swing state in the Nov. 5 election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, immigration has become a contentious issue in Pennsylvania\u2019s political discourse. Concerns over job competition, cultural integration, and public resources have polarized opinions, highlighting the need for meaningful community discussions about immigration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public art has emerged as a powerful medium for these conversations, especially in Scranton, where murals throughout the city visually capture the experiences of the immigrant community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One such mural, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Big Band<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Eric Bussart, celebrates Scranton&#8217;s historic love for jazz and swing music. The mural, with its vibrant, larger-than-life figures, resonates with the cultural contributions of earlier immigrant communities and serves as a symbol of resilience, artistry, and unity. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dream Mural<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also by Bussart, offers a surreal and hopeful landscape of city life, symbolizing the aspirations of new immigrants and reflecting the city\u2019s long history of welcoming those searching for a fresh start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chrissy Manuel, Director of Development and Communications at United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA, sees the murals as essential in fostering community dialogue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cArt has the ability to provoke thought and conversation,\u201d she says. \u201cIn Scranton, these murals tell the stories of our immigrant communities, inviting everyone to reflect on their own experiences.\u201d For Manuel, each mural represents the resilience and contributions of immigrants, beautifying the neighborhoods and adding a shared identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2019, Scranton implemented an art tax that allocates a portion of public works funds to support local art projects, allowing artists to transform the city into a living canvas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to recent U.S. Census Bureau data, Scranton\u2019s population has become significantly more diverse, with Hispanic or Latino residents increasing from 11% in 2010 to nearly 20% in 2020, alongside growing communities from Africa and Asia. This shift in demographics is mirrored in the city\u2019s murals, which now celebrate immigrant contributions while addressing challenges like cultural integration and economic inclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Julie Schumacher Cohen, Assistant Vice President of Community Engagement and Government Affairs at The University of Scranton, said Scranton\u2019s demographic changes have influenced public sentiment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cScranton has by and large been more welcoming than some of the other areas of Northeastern PA,\u201d she notes. But, she says, \u201cScranton still has a distance to go in becoming a fully welcoming city. It\u2019s only in the last couple of years that translation and language access services are offered more regularly for immigrant communities in public and non-profit sector agencies.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_90\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90\" src=\"https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MLK-Mural-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The Dream Mural by Eric Bussart \" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MLK-Mural-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MLK-Mural-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MLK-Mural-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MLK-Mural-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MLK-Mural-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MLK-Mural-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MLK-Mural-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-90\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Dream Mural by Eric Bussart (Photo: Ceylan Ersoy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rose Randazzo Pizzuto, Chairperson of Scranton Tomorrow Mural Arts, views these works as more than just decoration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u201cThe murals are a form of storytelling. Each piece reflects the culture, dreams, and struggles of the people in our community,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92\" src=\"https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Good-of-the-Hive-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;The Good of the Hive\u201d mural by artist Artist Matthew Willey \" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Good-of-the-Hive-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Good-of-the-Hive-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Good-of-the-Hive-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Good-of-the-Hive-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Good-of-the-Hive-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Good-of-the-Hive-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Good-of-the-Hive-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;The Good of the Hive\u201d mural by artist Artist Matthew Willey (Photo: Ceylan Ersoy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While political candidates have spoken on immigration&#8217;s impact on employment and resources, both positive and negative, Scranton\u2019s art scene reminds residents and visitors of the human stories at the core of these discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an economic landscape where immigrants have played an increasingly significant role, recent census data shows that new immigrants in Pennsylvania have contributed to sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and education, supplementing the state\u2019s labor force as its population ages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maureen McGuigan, Director of Arts and Culture for Lackawanna County, acknowledges the vital role of public art in representing Scranton\u2019s immigrant heritage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cScranton has a rich history of immigration, and these murals are a modern reflection of that legacy. They remind us that our community is built on the dreams of those who came before us,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_93\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-93\" src=\"https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Office-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The Office: The Story of Us Mural in Downtown Scranton\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Office-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Office-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nyujournalismprojects.org\/48hoursinelectriccity\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Office-1024x768.jpg 1024w, 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