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Art at Work: Education

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Art at Work: Education
October 7, 2020

Welcome Meredith Arcari, one of our new teaching artists who will be leading a weekly virtual program for our CHAMPS after-school enrichment program! Growing up in Hartford helped spark her love of exploring different regions and has shaped everything she does. A painter, photographer, gardener, and educator, Meredith also loves viewing exhibitions, exhibiting her own work, traveling for inspiration, immersing herself in nature, creating lessons for her students, and running her own business. She has worked at Hartford Performs, Green Street Art Center, Charter Oak Cultural Center, and the West Hartford Art League, and holds a Connecticut Teacher's Art Certification and a Master Gardener Certification.

We can't wait to see what Meredith and our CHAMPS kids create!

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Moving In: Installation

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Moving In: Installation
September 28, 2020

The major benefit (and maybe the only one!) of not being open to the public right now is that Ellen has been able to motor through prepping and installing many pieces of the mural. George, the miner, painted on honeycomb aluminum, has been cut to shape and is ready to be installed. Edwin, the police sergeant, is up next to be cut.

Click here for our installation photo gallery.

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Moving In: Installation

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Moving In: Installation
September 21, 2020

The lower part of the rocket blast was installed last week—a three-dimensional resin piece that's very awkward and delicate to handle. It looks amazing in place in the mural! Coming soon in the installation lineup: the Mars disc (representing Kennedy Space Center) and the Dust Devil (honoring Mark Lemmon, atmospheric studies on the Spirit and Opportunity mission).

Click here for our installation photo gallery.

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AMPed Up

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AMPed UP
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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Moving In: Installation

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Moving In: Installation
June 5, 2020

Ellen's mural installation update: Over the last couple months, I've done a lot of work on three-dimensional pieces for the next mural installation: water forms that will be going under the America's Cup boat and the Pursuit, sparks for around the River Rouge, and more sections to be worked in around the rocket blast and on the back ramp displays. While I was busy working in my studio, Ken and Keith Layman were cutting our marble for the 12' x 12' x 14' triangle that's part of the Statue of Liberty crown. This week I finally had the chance to go back into the mill and put this giant puzzle together. What a master work by WJ Layman & Sons! I am so excited about getting this on a proper substrate and installed. Naturally, this symbol for the Statue of Liberty honors our heritage, but more than that, it gives us the opportunity on this tribute to thank our immigrant population, past and present, for their contribution to the fabric of America. With all its complexity and conflict, we are still the best crazy culture quilt in the world.

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AMPed UP

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AMPed UP
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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90 Whiting Street
Winsted, CT 06098
860-379-3006

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Friday 10am–5pm
Saturday 10am–5pm
Sunday 12pm–5pm
*Closed for private event March 28

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