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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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Sep 7, 20233 min read
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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...
Irene Kennedy
Jun 13, 20236 min read
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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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May 30, 20232 min read
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ART maniFESTation was a VIBE
Relive the magic of ART maniFESTation! On May 13th, we brought you an extraordinary day filled with art, music, and unforgettable...
CT Murals
May 21, 20235 min read
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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
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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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Mar 25, 20232 min read
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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

Staff Writer
Mar 21, 20233 min read
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The Progression of Public Art: Highlights Throughout History
Public art has been produced throughout the ages. Learn more about the history.
Irene Kennedy
Mar 13, 20237 min read
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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.
Irene Kennedy
Jan 22, 20236 min read
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Artist Spotlight: Micaela Levesque
RiseUP Artist Spotlight: Micaela Levesque
Irene Kennedy
Jan 22, 20238 min read
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"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."
Matt Conway
Jan 3, 20232 min read
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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

Staff Writer
Dec 30, 20222 min read
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Artists Invest in Polytab Workshop
RiseUP's Polytab 101 a huge success.

Staff Writer
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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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
Irene Kennedy
Oct 26, 20224 min read
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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
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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
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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
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You’re Invited! Come celebrate the newest mural in Hamden, CT
Through the scorching summer heat, a team of high-school aged youth and professional artist, Candyce “Marsh” John, met diligently on...

Staff Writer
Sep 29, 20222 min read
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Street Art Meets Street Railcars at the Connecticut Trolley Museum
Join us on October 15th for the Reveal of a new "Instagrammable" mural at CT Trolley Museum.

Staff Writer
Sep 12, 20223 min read
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Bee Spectacular and Support our Huneebee Mural!
Need Support: Two nonprofits, Huneebee Project & RiseUP for Arts, are partnering to bring beautiful public art to New Haven!

Staff Writer
Aug 25, 20222 min read
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