Two nonprofits teaming up to create Hamden mural

The history of oil painting dates back to at least the 7th century. Historians believe artists of this time extracted oils from walnuts or poppies to decorate …

The history of oil painting dates back to at least the 7th century. Historians believe artists of this time extracted oils from walnuts or poppies to decorate caves elaborately.

by: Meka Wilson

Posted: Mar 24, 2023 / 09:54 AM EDT

Updated: Mar 24, 2023 / 09:54 AM EDT

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Donate Life Connecticut and RiseUP for Arts are partnering to create a public mural in Hamden.

The mural will be used for:

raising awareness of the life-saving benefits of organ donation
encouraging donor registration
honoring donors, donor families, and organ recipients
honoring professionals in the organ transplant community

Members of the community will have a chance to meet the artist at the kickoff event, hosted by Donate Life Connecticut. ‘Community Paint Night & Meet the Artist’, will be held Tuesday, April 11, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the site of the mural, AllTown Fresh, which is a gas station and marketplace that stocks locally sourced products and produce, and is located at 1941 Dixwell Avenue.