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Exhibition Murals

Posted on October 21, 2010 | Leave a comment

From 60 ft. murals on the side of the Interstate, to smaller banners lining downtown storefronts, Portrait of America‘s innovative presentation of portraiture intervenes in daily life, engaging the public in art and dialogue. Here’s a look back at some of our favorite installation concepts.

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The Hartford Project: Extended through Sept. 30

Posted on August 10, 2010 | Leave a comment


Portraits on display at Hartford Public Library

Great news POA followers! Portrait of America is proud to announce that The Hartford Project exhibition has been extended through September 30th. If you haven’t had a chance yet to check out the exhibition, you’re in luck! You’ve now got an extra 50 days to do so.

In related news, our display at Hartford Public Library has moved- traveling on to The Goodwin Hotel (corner of Pearl & Haynes St.) in downtown Hartford. The portraits will be on display in the main lobby.

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The City names July 1st Portrait of America Day in Hartford

Posted on August 10, 2010 | Leave a comment


A belated thank you to all who were able to join us for our July 1st exhibition walking tour and celebration at the Wadsworth Atheneum. The City presented our very own Joe Standart with an official Proclamation, naming July 1st Portrait of America Day. What an amazing way to commemorate The Hartford Project.

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Join Us July 1st for our Exhibition Walking Tour

Posted on June 29, 2010 | Leave a comment

Click the map to learn the details


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Better Connecticut takes a tour of The Hartford Project

Posted on June 22, 2010 | Leave a comment

Better Connecticut‘s Scott Haney accompanies Joe Standart on a walking tour of the exhibition. What a great segment!

We hope you can all join on on July 1st, when we hold our special First Thursday Walking Tour. The 30 minute self-guided tour culminates at the Cirque du Wadsworth festivities that will take over Travelers Plaza from 5-9pm. More details on the way. Invite your friends!

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NPR – interview with John Dankosky

Posted on June 17, 2010 | 1 Comment

Please take a moment to listen to the interview with the wonderful John Dankosky

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POA in the Press

Posted on May 24, 2010 | Leave a comment

Phase III of the Hartford installation was a great success. The Capital West mural looks amazing, as do the 4 portraits on the front lawn of the Wadsworth. Thanks to all who made this possible. We received tons of press coverage from local media. Here are a few links to articles and videos. Enjoy and stay tuned:

Roger Catlin Article in The Hartford Courant

Installation Photos in The Courant

Kent Pierce’s article for News Channel 8 WTNH

http://www.wtnh.com/video/videoplayer.swf?dppversion=1631

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Friendly Faces Fill the Streets

Posted on May 11, 2010 | Leave a comment

May has been a busy busy month here at POA. We’ve just completed phases 1 & 2 of installation for The Hartford Project. We have a 30 ft. mural on the 31 Pratt St. building, an 18 ft. mural at 224 Farmington Ave. and over 50 lifesize portraits lining the storefronts of Downtown Hartford. The crux of the exhibition is smack dab in the middle of the city- along Trumbull and Asylum.

A selection of 12 portraits are accompanied by a self-guided audio tour. You can dial in using your cell phone to listen to stories from portrait subjects, that give insight into Hartford’s past, present and bright future.

There’s no stopping us now. Next week we will be installing 4 portraits on the front lawn of the Wadsworth Atheneum, and a monumental 60 ft. mural on the Capital West Building.

Stay tuned for more details, and in the meantime- get yourself and all your friends downtown to check out the exhibition!

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Larger Than Life

Posted on March 23, 2010 | Leave a comment


A preview of our massive 30 ft. mural will be on display at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford’s 150 Anniversary gala this Thursday, March 25th. This mural features 4 BCGH members who demonstrate their creative talents after-school at the 170 Sigourney St. Club. POA has forged a partnership with BGCH in an effort to highlight the vibrancy and potential of Hartford’s youth. We dedicate this mural to the kids- our future!

After serving as the centerpiece for this landmark anniversary, the mural will be installed on the 31 Pratt St. building on Thursday, April 29th. This artwork will not only enliven the urban landscape, but also put a friendly, positive face on our capital.

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Big Plans in the Works

Posted on January 7, 2010 | Leave a comment

The Hartford Project 2010: A Preview of Proposed Exhibition Designs

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