Derval Fairweather’s Original Artwork Selected After NYCHA-wide Design Competition

Free Museum Memberships Now Available to All NYCHA Residents

The National Public Housing Museum, the nation’s first cultural institution dedicated to telling the story of public housing in the United States, announced on November 26 that its inaugural membership card will feature artwork from Derval Fairweather, who grew up in Amsterdam Houses. Mr. Fairweather’s vibrant and inspiring design was selected from a NYCHA-wide art competition hosted in collaboration with the Public Housing Community Fund, the National Public Housing Museum, and NYCHA’s Office of Public-Private Partnerships (OPPP).

Mr. Fairweather’s artwork, which depicts a group of children reading together, captures the essence of community and resilience within public housing. This meaningful piece will be prominently displayed on the museum’s membership card, symbolizing pride and a shared sense of connection for public housing residents across the country.

“Public housing residents have always been a source of creativity, strength, and inspiration, and this collaboration with the National Public Housing Museum highlights the incredible talent within our communities,” said Alex Zablocki, Executive Director of the Public Housing Community Fund. “Derval Fairweather’s artwork captures the essence of what makes public housing so special: a spirit of togetherness and resilience. We are honored to support this initiative and encourage all NYCHA residents to celebrate their stories by becoming museum members.”