Saturday, August 27, 2016: Unveiling of the Mural

An unveiling of the Roost Youth Group mural at the New Paltz ReUse Center on Clearwater Road is planned for Saturday, August 27th, 2016 at 2pm followed by an ice cream social generously provided by Stewarts Shops. The event will be open until 4pm with members of the RYG available to discuss the mural.

New Paltz ReUse and Recycling has partnered with the Roost Art Gallery and New Paltz High School students (Roost Youth Group – “RYG”) who completed a mural on the front of the ReUse Center in late July. The ReUse Center is a warehouse opened in 2011 for usable materials that were destined to be landfilled. 

The mural depicts a dismal future as our natural resources continue to be abused and depleted. However, there is a pilgrimage of people moving toward sustainability and a healthier environment which could reverse the damage that has been done. 

Laura Petit, New Paltz Recycling Coordinator said,” This group (RYG) of talented young people created a visual story to educate everyone about the consequences their decisions have on the environment.” She added, “Even through the adverse conditions of this summer’s extreme heat and sudden violent thunderstorms, the RGY group finished this priceless mural for the community to enjoy.”