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Staff Writer
Sep 7, 20233 min read
SCG Partners with Local Bridgeport Arts Organization to Create Community Mural on Former Operations
Bridgeport residents invited to provide insights and ideas on mural design, which RiseUP will install on façade of former SCG building at...
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Staff Writer
Aug 29, 20231 min read
Stamford! Meet us on the West Side! Sept 23rd
Presented by Stamford Murals, a RiseUP project, the Wellbuilt Company, City of Stamford, Mill River Collaborative & many more. Stamford,...
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Irene Kennedy
Jul 17, 20238 min read
The Marshun Among Us: Public Art Murals
“RiseUP for Arts came through and showed up in a way that I didn’t even expect — they became a source for me to continue my career..." Marsh
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Irene Kennedy
Jun 13, 20236 min read
Sanctioned Street Art: How Public Art is Achieved & Murals Are Made
Public art is created for the public through a collective process. Expressed using any medium, public art aims to inspire while promoting...
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Staff Writer
May 30, 20232 min read
WATERBURY MURAL PROJECT HONORING SAMUEL K. BEAMON SEEKS VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS
Waterbury, CT - Waterbury’s Samuel K. Beamon Memorial Scholarship Committee and City of Waterbury are partnering with RiseUP for Arts and...
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CT Murals
Apr 18, 20232 min read
More Public Art? Yes, please!
As the warm air starts to bring people back outside and into the streets, RiseUP's team of artists are busy covering our streets and...
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Irene Kennedy
Apr 14, 20239 min read
Andre Rochester: Artist Spotlight
Andre Rochester, founder of Rochester Fine Art, is an influential artist motivated to create meaningful works.
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Staff Writer
Mar 25, 20232 min read
ART maniFESTation 2023: Exploring the Power of Public Art, Creativity, and Culture
Join us on May 13th for ART maniFESTation 2023: Exploring the Power of Public Art, Creativity, and Culture.
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Staff Writer
Mar 21, 20233 min read
Why Your City or Town Should Hire a Professional Public Art Organization like RiseUP
Why Your City or Town Should Hire a Professional Public Art Organization like RiseUP
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Irene Kennedy
Mar 13, 20237 min read
The Progression of Public Art: Highlights Throughout History
Public art has been produced throughout the ages. Learn more about the history.
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Irene Kennedy
Jan 22, 20236 min read
Essential Art with Impact: Advancing Inclusion in East Hartford
Essential Art with Impact: Advancing Inclusion in East Hartford. East Hartford's investment in public art.
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Irene Kennedy
Jan 22, 20238 min read
Artist Spotlight: Micaela Levesque
RiseUP Artist Spotlight: Micaela Levesque
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Matt Conway
Jan 3, 20232 min read
"Putting the shine back in East Hartford"
East Hartford is preparing itself for the future. As Mayor Mike Walsh stated, we are "putting the shine back in East Hartford."
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Matt Conway
Jan 2, 20233 min read
Another RECORD Year for RiseUP!
RiseUP had another year leaving an impact on the streets, eyes, and minds of Connecticut through our Public Art efforts.
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Staff Writer
Dec 30, 20222 min read
Public Art Northeast: Success in 2022
Thanks to the support of hundreds of volunteers and donors in the "quiet corner" of Connecticut, RiseUP for Arts launched, the Public Art NE
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Staff Writer
Nov 21, 20222 min read
Artists Invest in Polytab Workshop
RiseUP's Polytab 101 a huge success.
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Irene Kennedy
Oct 26, 20224 min read
Murals With a Message: East Hartford Artists Contribute to Their Community
RiseUP for Arts, Connecticut’s only state-wide non-profit dedicated to creating public art, launched East Hartford Murals as a local partner
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Staff Writer
Oct 22, 20222 min read
What Does Peace in America Mean to You?
Wings 4 Peace and RiseUP for Arts will be hosting a Mural Reveal at Parkville Market on October 24th at 4PM.
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Irene Kennedy
Oct 11, 20223 min read
Something New in The Neighborhood: East Hartford Murals with Meaning
Over the next three years, East Hartford, Connecticut, will invest $175,000 into public art projects.
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Staff Writer
Oct 8, 20221 min read
Connecticut Creatives Leading the Transformation of the State
RiseUP has been leading the way across Connecticut to help transform our streets into places where people can find inspiration and...
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