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I always hate the end of summer, giving up shorts for blue jeans, the end of swimming and tennis as temperatures drop. Then again, as fall begins, there is a certain energy that accompanies those chilly morning runs and an inexplicable joy watching the Cardinals upset the Cowboys on Monday Night Football, going way back to years of rooting for an underdog.
This month I am going to double down on the back-ramp gallery installation. With every screw I countersink into the plywood, another kid’s piece becomes a permanent part of AMP, and we are closer to opening this new space to visitors.
One of my all-time favorite events at AMP will be back on October 21: the Recycled Runway. This year's event promises to be as much fun as our first. Having seen some of the designers’ entries, I can say these creations will more than stand up to the marvelous pieces we saw in 2019.
Best of all, this event emphasizes what we foster every day in all of our kids' programs. Creativity and fun are a given, but there is also a strong message, more important than ever, about saving the planet. At AMP one thing never changes: working together to make positive change. And having a blast doing it.
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AMP’s Recycled Runway 2023, featuring a funky fashion show of wearable art made from recycled and trash-rescued materials, is only a few weeks away, so purchase your tickets now. Models will tout fanciful and fantastic designs, with comedic playwright Jacques Lamarre as your guide for the runway show. This glamorous trashion parade, set against the backdrop of AMP’s five-story mural, will make for a one-of-a-kind creative celebration of “the art of work.” A celebratory dance party follows the eco-friendly runway show, so bring your dancing shoes. | |
VIP Seating $150
General Runway Seating $50
Balcony Standing Room $35
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VOTE NOW TO SUPPORT AMP AND OTHER NONPROFITS
You can preview Recycled Runway 2023 creations, vote/donate for your favorites, and watch the leaderboard for which design is in the lead at: americanmuralproject.org/runway-vote
Vote as many times as you like before the Recycled Runway event on October 21. Spread the word!
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Professional Development for Art Educators and Artists
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Network with peers, dabble in varied art mediums, and take home lesson plans for student-driven, community art-making and choice-based arts learning.
Workshop Schedule
8:30 Coffee and Conversation
9:00 Educator & Artist Tour of AMP
10:30 Session 1: Connecting to Community through Art
11:30 Lunch Break
12:30 Session 2: Introduction to the Choice-Based Art Room
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Custom Professional Development Workshops
To request a custom professional development offering, email: michelle@americanmuralproject.org.
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School Field Trips
October 2023 to June 2024
Fall is here and the school field-trip schedule is filling fast. During an AMP guided Tour & Explore visit, classes investigate the world of work and discover their power to make a difference. The mural exhibit is the springboard for lively discussion and inspires students to invent “big ideas” that benefit their own communities. Students collaborate, design, create, problem solve—and leave feeling inspired to act. To schedule a field trip, email: michelle@americanmuralproject.org.
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Teen Art Studio @AMP
Starts November 11, 2023
Second Saturdays
10:30am–12:30pm
Introducing Teen Art Studio @AMP, a new monthly drop-in program for ages 13 to 18 that fosters teens’ creative pursuits in a supportive, social setting. Young artists will have opportunities to explore major artworks, expand their knowledge of the visual arts, and try their hand at varied mediums (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture, fashion, photography). It's a special time and space just for teen artists where they can steadily build their portfolios and embark on a collective artistic journey in a relaxed, sociable studio environment, with the guidance of teaching artist Shana Bazelmans.
The concept for Teen Art Studio is itself a creation of the teens who attended this summer’s CREATE program at AMP with Shana. Email michelle@americanmuralproject.org for more information.
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AMP welcomes Francelia Sevin to the team as Director of Marketing and Communications. Fran brings a strong editorial and marketing background, and experience with both nonprofits and businesses. She’s already having a positive impact on AMP’s social media and marketing direction. It’s great to have her onboard. | | |
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Job Fair
Wednesday, October 11, 3–6pm
Gilbert School Gym
200 Williams Avenue
Winsted, CT
Whether you are a potential employee or an employer, the Winsted job fair is an excellent networking opportunity, showcasing businesses from across the region. Come learn about employment possibilities across various sectors and connect with prospective employers. This event is open to the public and free to attend. While you're there, enjoy food from the on-site food truck or explore Winsted's diverse restaurant offerings. For more info, email: tshafer@townofwinchester.org.
Sponsored by the Winsted Economic Development Commission, the CT Department of Labor, CT State Community College-Northwestern, NW CT Chamber of Commerce and the NW Regional Workforce Investment Board.
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Every month we spotlight one of our business circle members. If you’d like to learn more about AMP's Business Circle, email mimi@americanmuralproject.org.
It’s leaf peeping time! October is the month for fall foliage, and the town of Riverton is the quintessential New England town. Here are two gems you won’t want to miss.
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CORPORATE SPONSORS
Scope Construction
Northwest Community Bank
R&M Insulation
Hartford HealthCare
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PRINCIPAL FUNDERS
Newman’s Own Foundation
AG Foundation
Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts
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The American Mural Project seeks to inspire, to invite collaboration, and to reveal to people of all ages the many contributions they can make to American culture. A celebration of American ingenuity, productivity, and commitment to work, the project is intended as a tribute and a challenge. | | | | |
