New Haven Welcomes Second Installation of Black Lives Matter Street Mural
The City of New Haven Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs brings the Black Lives Matter movement to Downtown New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker, the Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with Black Lives Matter New Haven, community organizers, and local artists Carlos Perez, Jesse Wolfe and Marsh welcome the second installation of street mural projects being executed in solidarity and support of the Black Lives Matter movement in the City of New Haven.
The mural painting will be an all-day event occurring Saturday October 3, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Temple Street between Elm Street and Chapel Street. This volunteer based public painting will include a voter registration booth, local Black vendors and music.
Below is the schedule of the event:
8:00 AM – Painting and tabling activities begin
10:00 AM – Vendor booths open
11:30 - 1:30 PM – Open mic performances
1:30 - 5:30 PM – Painting and tabling activities continued
5:30 - 6:00 PM – Closing remarks
The mural event is sponsored by contributions from the City of New Haven, Black Lives Matter New Haven, the Arts Council of Greater New Haven, Neighborhood Music School, International Festival of Arts & Ideas, Music Haven, and several private donors. Masks are required, and social distancing guidelines must be followed.
About the Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs:
The mission of the Department of Arts and Culture is to improve the quality of life for New Haven residents. By celebrating arts and culture, it becomes a catalyst for economic development, equitable civic engagement and spiritual uplift. The Department assists, promotes and encourages artists, arts and cultural organizations and events in New Haven. And serves as the steward for the municipal collection of globally inspired public art.
For more information on how to donate, please contact Kim Futrell via email,KFutrell@newhavenct.gov.
For more information on the Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs, visit the City website and follow on Instagram @NewHavenCultural. For more information on Black Lives Matter New Haven, follow them on Instagram @BlackLivesMatter NewHaven.
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