El Bohio Murals by Thrive Collective

The murals you are looking at serve as a vibrant memorial to the legacy of the CHARAS/El Bohio community center, which occupied this former public school building for over two decades. Starting in 1979, the site functioned as a vital hub for the neighborhood, providing space for artists, activists, and local programs that included everything from film screenings to housing advocacy. The name El Bohio translates to the hut and it was chosen to represent a welcoming, protective space for the Loisaida community during a time of intense urban disinvestment.