Broadway Bubble Mosaic

The Broadway Bubble is both a laundromat and a vital community hub in Kingston. Laundry is a great equalizer, bringing together people from all walks of life in a shared space and time. Kingston Midtown Rising taps into this moment of connection by offering classes, workshops, and resources that reflect the needs and interests of the community.

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Recently, Annie Mesa, a Kingston based artist and KCS instructor, launched a collaborative project at the Bubble: a motivational mosaic designed to uplift and welcome all who enter. In a time when many—especially immigrants—are feeling increasingly unwelcome, Mesa aimed to create an experience and artwork that fosters care and belonging. Participants were invited to inscribe a phrase in clay that they would offer to a friend going through a hard time. The response was overwhelmingly positive. Bubble guests of diverse ages and backgrounds shared beautiful messages of wisdom, love and strength. 

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The project has evolved into weekly bilingual classes taught by Mesa and Mercedes Garcia from KCS, for which the studio continues to support with our firing facilities.