Albus Cavus is an interdisciplinary collective of artists, designers, architects, educators and visionaries with the common goal of advancing quality of life in our communities. The non-profit organization has been creating innovative public art since 2002, bringing participatory atmosphere into the urban environment.

Albus Cavus brings fresh air into dysfunctional spaces. Their comprehensive approach includes two-dimensional  and three-dimensional artwork that is functionally incorporated into the environment to offer the residents comfortable and motivating experience.

Their projects include temporary as well as permanent installations such as wildlife preserves and community gardens. Their activities have proven to visually improve the areas, increase the property value, mood in the neighborhood and even lower the crime rates.

The group's ventures vary in scale from one-on-one mentoring programs to monumental works of art. Each project represents a holistic approach to public space transformation with a strong emphasis on community development and the education of resident youth.

Utrecht Washington DC is proud to sponsor their next initiative Public Art Classrooms, taking participatory public art from the outside to the inside of DC classrooms. Albus Cavus wants to encourage hundreds of DC kids to become active and engaged residents. Together we are empowering young artists with the creative skills to improve their neighborhoods.

To learn more about Albus Cavus or to get involved, visit their website: albuscav.us

Below are just small sampling of the projects they have recently completed.

The facade of the Benning Park Recreation Center (left) in Southeast Washington DC and what is currently the largest mural in DC: “From Edgewood to the Edge of the World”(right) in Northeast Washington DC.

The Raritan River Art Walk (below) in central New Jersey is an example of community-driven revitalization of a public space. This one mile-long bike path was transformed from empty and abandoned property to a large outdoor gallery of art and a new destination for local families, students, joggers and bicyclists.

The collaborative mural “Seasons in the City” was created by four leading artists and young artists from Ward 1 on Sherman Avenue and Barry Place in Northwest Washington DC. In progress (top) and a detail image of the mural (bottom).