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Ellen's Work Blog

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Ellen's Work Blog
August 2024

August! How can it already be August?

This summer is flying by and AMP, inside and out, has been filled with campers for the whole month of July. When I come for staff meetings, my favorite thing is to see what teaching artist Shana is doing in Teen Art Studio. And I can’t leave without heading up to our outdoor playground to see what Chip and Justin are creating with the Design & Build kids.

In my studio, I am finishing some of the overhead pieces for the Ramp Gallery and planning the launch of Regeneration with AMP program director Michelle Begley. Regeneration is a collaborative project with students from eight CT schools that will explore environmental justice through art. The project is slated to begin in the fall and end on Earth Day 2025 with a visit from AMP advisor and best-selling Regeneration author Paul Hawken. Paul will be coming from California to celebrate the project installation, meet the kids involved, and sign his newest books.

But I’m getting ahead of myself. We still have August to go. This month, two of my favorite AMP events return. The first is Theresa Thomason and the KC Sisters on August 10. Their LIVE @AMP show sold out last year, and we’re thrilled they’re returning, along with singer Keith Fluitt.

The second event is Brews & Views on August 24. Four of our community micro-brewers will be here with samples that include their summer releases. I have been anticipating these two Saturday night events since January! I hope you can join us.

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AMPed UP
January 23, 2023

We’re so excited! The History Channel/A&E Network recently featured the American Mural Project on HISTORYTalks, a special event highlighting trailblazers, global leaders, and change makers. Senator Chris Murphy recommended AMP for this honor. The film crew who visited AMP approached a tough assignment of telling our 22-year story in three minutes, and they did it with incredible originality and talent. And, no surprise, Senator Murphy’s introduction makes the piece. You will love this. Please share with friends.

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June 8, 2022

Welcome, Abigail, our new visitor services/education coordinator! She's a New Hartford native and earned a Bachelor of Arts in fine arts from Central Connecticut State University. She has worked with children in both a professional and volunteer capacity, from teaching Tang Soo Do to serving as a youth and family counselor. Abigail is an avid writer and creator, with a wide focus encompassing painting, fiber arts, and installation work, and is always looking to expand and share her toolkit.

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AMPed UP
June 9, 2021

Three of our staff members—Amy, Ruthie, and Michelle—completed a course in CPR/AED and First Aid so that our tours and programs are always covered by someone who is trained. Offered through Winsted Area Ambulance Association Official Site, our group's training was led by Ryan Weiss, WAAA's vice president, who did a great job of making it thorough and engaging. What an awesome experience!

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July 1, 2020

Welcome Karraine Moody and Solidea Pitruzzello, AMP's new Board members! 

Karraine has served as the chief executive officer of Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity for the last six years. She opened the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Bloomfield, launched Habitat’s neighborhood revitalization initiative to address blighted and vacant properties, and opened the Financial Freedom Center to provide asset building workshops for families within Greater Hartford. Prior to that, she held positions with Hartford Public Schools, United Technologies, and managed her own consulting firm. 

Solidea ("Dea") is currently the vice president, retail banking administrator, at Northwest Community Bank. She has worked at other banks in the region since 1995, as well as at the Hartford Board of Education, Southend Community Services, and the Wheeler Clinic. She holds extensive certifications and licenses, and has served on the boards of the Farmington Rotary, the Plainville Chamber of Commerce, the Wheeler YMCA, and the Manchester Chamber of Commerce. 

As AMP continues to grow, with additional programs, events, and renovations, the Board will play a pivotal role in fundraising, financial management, marketing and public relations outreach, and the next five-year strategic plan. We are excited to have them join our Board!

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June 1, 2020

AMP’s “Work Matters” social media project highlighting workers in the local community and beyond has continued to grow. From medical professionals to teachers to small-business owners, it has been exciting to hear what people love about their work and why it matters.

We’re paying tribute to the amazing work going on around the country with stories that celebrate, inspire, and connect people to work in America. Check out the ongoing posts on Facebook , Instagram , and  Twitter , and visit AMP’s website for the current profiles.

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WinstedPhoenix
October 14, 2019

Senator Chris Murphy hosted an arts roundtable at AMP on Friday! Along with state representatives and arts leaders from around Connecticut, he discussed the arts as an economic driver. 

Murphy said “I have been a believer from the very beginning that AMP is not only a good thing for Winsted, but it is transformational for everyone who gets to come here. I am a believer in art and the initiative of art changing people’s lives.”

Click here to read the full WinstedPhoenix article by Shaw Israel Izikson.

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Building Up and Raising Funds

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Building Up and Raising Funds
September 29, 2019

Now that's the kind of fun we wish we could have every day! Last night we had 250+ people at the mill, enjoying delicious food, dancing to music by the amazing Nekita Waller Band, and taking in these unbelievable runway designs. Click here to view more photos from this incredible event.

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AMPed UP
July 25, 2019

A giant thanks to Herringtons Lumber who shares AMP’s commitment to reuse and repurpose materials. They helped us load up on donated wood, including dowels, moldings, details pieces, pine planks, and more for our two weeks of Outdoor Design & Growing programs for tweens. A great partnership to save valuable resources and give rejected materials another life 🌎.

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