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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
Irene Kennedy
Jul 17, 20238 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...

Staff Writer
May 30, 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...
CT Murals
Apr 18, 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.

Staff Writer
Mar 25, 20232 min read


A New Chapter for RiseUP
For the first-time in RiseUP's 10-year history, we officially have a Full-Time Executive Director.

Matt Conway
Nov 8, 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.

Staff Writer
Oct 22, 20222 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.
Irene Kennedy
Oct 11, 20223 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...

Staff Writer
Oct 8, 20221 min read


Instagrammable CT Mural Tour
RiseUP has been busy creating some of Connecticut's most Instagrammable worthy murals and public art activations. You can find RiseUP's...
CT Murals
Jul 28, 20222 min read


DONATE: Mural Honoring First-Responders Coming to Waterbury
RiseUP for Arts is painting a mural honoring Samuel K Beamon and First Responders
CT Murals
Jul 18, 20222 min read


Local Artists Bring Colorful Art to Blue Back Square in West Hartford, CT
Local Artists Bring Colorful Art to Blue Back Square in West Hartford, CT
CT Murals
Jul 13, 20222 min read


The Off-Main Experience launches in Stamford
FREE ART FESTIVAL in Stamford’s West Side by RiseUP for Arts & Stamford Murals.
CT Murals
Jul 11, 20222 min read


Social Justice Murals to be Displayed at Morgan School
Join the Morgan School Social Justice Club and Clinton Arts Council for the reveal of Clinton’s first Social Justice Murals on July 1 at 2PM
CT Murals
Jun 30, 20222 min read


ART maniFESTation Recap: "Exceeds expectations by 1,000%"
ART maniFESTation: RiseUP for Change, in the words of an attendee, "exceeded expectations by 1,000%".
CT Murals
Jun 28, 20223 min read


JUNE 20th REVEAL: PUTNAM ADVANCING DIVERSITY W/ MLK39 MURAL
A coalition of volunteers in Putnam, CT have been eagerly working over the last 12 months to bring an MLK39 Racial Equity Mural...
CT Murals
Jun 17, 20221 min read


You Can Help Transform CT!
RiseUP has multiple crowdfunding campaigns for you to support!
CT Murals
May 19, 20221 min read


SAVE-THE-DATE: ART maniFESTation: RiseUP for Change
Date: Saturday, June 25th, 6PM-11PM Location: Hooker Live @ Colt Factory Leveraging the success and momentum of last year’s inaugural...
CT Murals
Feb 20, 20222 min read


RiseUP Launches Creative Leadership Internship Program
RiseUP is launching an innovative, Public Art Internship Program with a goal to bring beautiful public art to the streets of CT.
CT Murals
Feb 6, 20222 min read


RiseUP's Ready for 2022
RiseUP has a jam packed Winter and Spring. We currently have over 25 murals and placemaking projects in progress across Connecticut.
CT Murals
Feb 6, 20222 min read


Artist Spotlight: Jaii Marc Renee
Jaii Marc Renee shares his artistic journey with RiseUP's content creator, Karrington Trice.

Matt Conway
Dec 28, 20215 min read
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