STAMFORD — For once, Stamford’s festival scene is using a wander on the West Facet.
Improvement team the Wellbuilt Corporation and statewide art nonprofit the RiseUP Team on July 16 with host 1 of the neighborhood’s to start with arts festivals showcasing the work of a group of children and teenagers.
The festivities will focus on avenue art, Wellbuilt associate Ashley Turner claimed, but the genuine purpose is expanding what components of the metropolis people shell out consideration to.
Most of Stamford’s functions transpire sq. in the coronary heart of Downtown. The Downtown Distinctive Products and services District periodically closes off Bedford Road for arts festivals businesses take about Mill River Park even the plaza in front of Stamford City Heart sometimes results in being a de facto collecting area.
Turner, who is helping manage the pageant, explained that Wellbuilt wishes to bring that strength to other areas of the metropolis, which she mentioned do not get a whole lot of attention. The new event wishes to really encourage men and women from the local community to get outside, she defined, as a way to “bring new daily life and energy and art and enjoyment to the West Aspect of Stamford in certain.”
Art sellers — all children and teens from Stamford collaborating with RiseUP — will acquire about the avenue, offering their wares. Together with them, community artists Patrick Ganino, Alex Ranniello, Lauren Clayton, Chris Gann and Don J. will operate artwork demonstrations on significant canvasses. Wellbuilt will auction off the done parts at the stop of the festivities, with the proceeds going to the nonprofit.
“They are hoping if this goes nicely to make this an once-a-year party, and we previously have greater, grander tips for subsequent yr,” Turner mentioned.
