Art at Work: Education Programs
Ellen and Christine just returned from the Connecticut Art Education Association (CAEA) fall conference, where they met and worked with many teachers to create their own “work” drawings, which were then collaged into these great pieces. (We love seeing images of “creativity at work”!) Several of these teachers are interested in having their schools work with AMP on future projects. Send us a message if you’d like more information, too!
In the Studio
Ocotober 18, 2017
Ellen is working on the next piece of the mural, creating the pattern for the liberty section.
AMPed Up at the Art House
These students from Northwestern Connecticut Community College were rockstars in helping us transform the house next to the mill into usable space for upcoming education programs. Can't wait to get going!
The Lakeville Journal
September 14, 2017
Finish line in sight for American Mural Project. Read the full article here.
In the Studio
September 1, 2017
Ellen is setting sail on the next piece of the mural, paying tribute to Roy Lichtenstein's 1995 America's Cup sailboat for which he designed the "Mermaid Hull."
Republican American
August 8, 2017
Patrons of the American Mural Project will have the opportunity to hear the stories of everyday American workers when they tour the museum when it opens, possibly as early as next year, thanks to an internship program.
The project, otherwise known as AMP, hired five college-age adults this summer to be part of an unpaid pilot 10-week internship program. They received first-hand experience interviewing people who have a wide variety of different jobs.
WTNH
February 15, 2017
Watch Ellen on Ann Nyberg's Network Connecticut. Click here to watch the video.
WNPR
July 14, 2016
This week, the State Bond Commission approved a $1 million grant to support the development of an old mill building in Winsted to house the American Mural Project. Click here to read the full article.
Republican American
April 23, 2016
The American Mural Project receives donation from Friends of Main Street. Read the full article here.
Republican American
February 23, 2016
The mural team expands. Project founder visits Winsted 4th-graders. Click here to read the full article.
WNPR
February 19, 2016
Ellen was interviewed yesterday, along with Kristina Newman-Scott, Connecticut's director of culture, on WNPR's Where We Live with John Dankosky. Ellen's segment, which starts at approximately 15:00, is part of a longer interview on the state of the arts in Connecticut.
WHDD Robin Hood Radio
February 5, 2016
Ellen spent time with Marshall Miles at the Robin Hood Radio studio in Sharon. Listen to Marshall's interview here.
Republican American
February 4, 2016
Winsted mural meets funds goal. Project earns $1 million from state to house giant artwork. Click here for the full article.
Hartford Courant
February 4, 2016
A $1.4 million boost. Ellen Griesedieck is all smiles as she addresses supporters Wednesday after The American Mural Project recieved a $1.4 million challange grant from the state. See the entire article here.
The Register Citizen
October 18, 2015
Folks got a glimpse of the American Mural Project Sunday when they attended an open house at Whiting Mills. Click here to view more photos and to read the rest of this article.
Hartford Business Journal
July 6, 2015
Winsted's the American Mural Project received a $50,000 pledge from the Draper Foundation Fund. The pledge will be applied toward AMP's capital campaign to renovate its mill building and open its arts center to the public. The state has also pledged $1 million to support the project.
WFSB
May 12, 2015
AMP is in the news with Mark Zinni of WFSB (CBS). Click here to watch Mark's interview with Elle
Norfolk Now
May 3, 2015
Ellen Griesedieck's mural project celebrates the American worker. Read the full article here.
WTNH
April 28, 2015
Ellen was in the WTNH studio last night with Ann Nyberg. Watch the full Nyberg piece here.
Register Citizen
April 15, 2015
The American Mural Project gets $50,000 grant, further effort to earn state funds. Click here to read the full article.
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