Michael Massenburg is an artist and educator committed to working with community youth. In addition to his own work in public and studio art, Mr. Massenburg co-founded Inglewood Cultural Arts, the arts and education non-profit. He served on the Inglewood Arts Commission and participated in the 1997 Cultural Arts Master Plan. 

The artist talks about how he came up with the idea for the mural, selected the site in the library, researched the history of Inglewood and how he decided to encompass all generations and all the people of the city.  Among other things, he included text from a letter from a resident to Theodore Roosevelt, historic street cars from Market Street, even the space shuttle's trip through Inglewood.  He also talks about how he fabricated the piece.  

Michael Massenburg, explains his concept behind his public art pieces found at the Forum.

Inglewood artist Michael Massenburg welcomes you to Inglewood through his artworks.

Michael Massenburg discusses the role of compromising when working on projects with others.

Michael Massenberg discusses two projects that he worked on at the newly opened Forum in Inglewood, CA.

Michael Massenburg discusses an untitled piece that he worked on in Rogers Park.

Artist Michael Massenburg discusses working with the youth group Youth Pledging Peace on an artwork in Inglewood, CA.