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What We Do
Bringing Local Stories to Life Through Art
RiseUP for Arts is Connecticut’s statewide public art and placemaking program. We partner with towns, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and residents to create murals, creative corridors, and vibrant public spaces that reflect local culture and spark community pride.
Our projects combine community engagement, professional artistry, and storytelling to transform walls, streets, alleys, and underpasses into shared places of belonging.
Our Creative Services
The State's Only Professional Service
End-to-end project management. From fundraising to wall prep, design, installation, sealing, safety, permits, and project management—handled from start to finish.
Extensive network of CT's top creatives
We work with 100+ Connecticut-based muralists and designers representing diverse backgrounds and artistic styles. We also offer artists professional development and networking opportunities.
Public Art is MORE than just art
Residents, youth, and stakeholders help shape every project through listening sessions, surveys, and creative workshops.
Turning underutilized spaces into community assets
We revitalize public corridors, vacant lots, and buildings with murals, street art, pop-up activations, lighting, seating, and community programming.
Impact You Can See and Feel
300+
Murals and public art installations
50+
Towns and cities engaged
1000+
Volunteers activated annually
1,000,000+
People experience RiseUP’s impact each year
$3,000,000+
Invested in Connecticut's Creative Economy
100%
Connecticut based artists and creatives hired for RiseUP projects
RiseUP's Creative Partners
RiseUP partners with Connecticut's top creative talent to make our projects come to life.
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