The Welling Court Mural Project started in 2009 when the small community in Astoria, Queens asked Ad Hoc Art gallery to bring public art to the neighborhood. It has since become one of the best spots for street art in the city, with a public gathering happening yearly. I attended the block party Saturday, along with fashion blogger Debbie Ruiz who was my model for the day.

Street art mural by Joel Artista, Chris Soria, and Marc Evan at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Joel Artista, Chris Soria, and Marc Evan

Model in front of street art mural by Daze at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Daze

Muhammad Ali street art mural by Fumero at Welling Court in Astoria Queens

Muhammad Ali by Fumero

Street artist Dasic Fernandez painting mural at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Dasic Fernandez

Model in front of street art mural by Kwue Molly at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Kwue Molly

Street artists Meres One and Kenji painting mural at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Meres One and Kenji

Street artist Magda Love painting mural at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Magda Love

Street artist Brian Life painting mural at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Brian Life

Street art mural reflecting the Flint water crisis by Katie Yamasaki and Caleb Neelon at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

“There really is no safe level of lead.” Katie Yamasaki and Caleb Neelon bring awareness to the Flint water crisis

Model in front of street art mural by Kingbee at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Kingbee

Street artist Cram painting mural at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Cram

Street art mural by TooFly at Welling Court in Astoria Queens

TooFly

Street artist Jenna Morello painting mural at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Jenna Morello

Model in front of street art mural by Jcorp at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Jcorp

Street artist Bekit painting mural at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Bekit and Laws Crew

Street art mural by Sinned at Welling Court in Astoria Queens

Sinned

Model in front of street art mural by Crash at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Crash

Street art mural by Lmnopi at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Lmnopi – Boycott Driscoll’s

Street art by Chris RWK and Sean9Lugo at Welling Court in Astoria Queens

Chris RWK and Sean9Lugo

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Lady Pink

Street art mural by Pyramid Oracle at Welling Court in Astoria Queens

Pyramid Oracle

Model in front of Frida Kahlo street art mural by Jules Muck at Welling Court in Astoria, Queens

Frida Kahlo by Jules Muck