Art of Work: Education
July 29, 2019
Now that's what we call hands on! This crew of participants in our Outdoor Design & Growing program worked on the AMP tree house last week, and another group joins us this week to continue designing and building more.
Art of Work: Education
July 26, 2019
The Tinker @AMP program wraps today, and these kids had a blast. Thanks to Joe Brien of Lost Art Workshops, who led them in creating so many useful and fun wood projects!
AMPed UP
July 25, 2019
A giant thanks to Herringtons Lumber who shares AMP’s commitment to reuse and repurpose materials. They helped us load up on donated wood, including dowels, moldings, details pieces, pine planks, and more for our two weeks of Outdoor Design & Growing programs for tweens. A great partnership to save valuable resources and give rejected materials another life 🌎.
Art of Work: Education
July 23, 2019
We're all giddy over the arrival of the Tinker Wagon! It's parked in a perfect spot between our two buildings, where the kids are already constructing magnificent pieces.
Art of Work: Education
July 18, 2019
From trash to treasure, check out what our cAMPers are working on this week during Make @AMP!
Art at Work: Education
July 8, 2019
The Digital Story Work internship program kicks off today, with Vance Cannon at the helm! He holds a BS in English and secondary education from Western Connecticut State University, an MA in media studies from New School University, and has been a teacher for 22 years. He has specialized in teaching film studies, television production, and media literacy, as well as traditional English classes. Currently the library media specialist at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, Connecticut, Vance has two adult daughters and lives in Falls Village with his wife, where he enjoys making music and being outdoors as much as possible.
Welcome to the team, Vance!
Moving In: Installation
July 1, 2019
More pieces made their way to the mill, and we're getting ready for the next phase of installation!
Moving In: Installation
June 29, 2019
Prepping and getting ready to move the GW Bridge. AMP's version, of course!
Art at Work: Education
May 31, 2019
Another great day for the students in our after-school CHAMPS program. They make incredible projects with our teaching artist, Christine! Wish we were kids again!
Building Up Raising Funds
May 22, 2019
Our AMPmazing volunteers are at it again, helping with the mailing for our upcoming donor event on Friday, June 21, 5–7pm at the mill!
Art at Work: Education
May 20, 2019
What an amazing visit and project with students from Tomlinson Middle School last week!
Moving In: Installation
May 17, 2019
Ellen is busy prepping and cutting out the pieces of the mural that will be installed next. Pretty cool to see them taking shape before going up!
AMPed UP
April 30, 2019
This past Saturday, AMP hosted nearly 100 Connecticut star teachers—all Fund for Teachers fellowship grantees—at the mill for a full day of activities, including working with them on a collaborative project. Click here for more photos of the day.
Moving In: Installation
April 25, 2019
Assembling the pieces that were moved to the mill on Monday! Click here to see more photos of this incredible day.
AMPed UP
April 23, 2019
Meet Ruthie Ursone Napoleone, who joined AMP as development manager in February!
Ruthie is a Winsted native who most recently worked as the communications and community specialist at Camp Jewell YMCA, where she implemented the camp’s communication strategies and built meaningful community partnerships. Her past work experiences in Litchfield County include positions at NW CT’s Chamber of Commerce and The Litchfield County Times. She holds a B.A. in Economics from Marist College and a M.S. in School Counseling from Central Connecticut State University. At AMP, Ruthie works on grantwriting, sponsorship, membership, and other development initiatives. She is most excited about working alongside and learning from AMP’s team of dynamic and accomplished professionals. She and her husband, Tony, live in Winsted with their two children (and one black cat). In her spare time, Ruthie can be found reading a book, traveling with her family, alpine skiing, or volunteering with Boy Scout Troop 1027, Winsted Youth Soccer, and Winchester Public Schools.
Moving In: Installation
April 22, 2019
More mural pieces are on the move to Winsted! You get a pretty good sense for just how BIG this is going to be when seeing the size of each individual piece. Get AMPed! Click here to see more photos of this BIG move.
AMPed UP
April 19, 2019
Exciting news for Ellen! AMP’s founder to receive education award. Click here to read about it. Watch Ellen’s acceptance video here.
Building Up and Raising Funds
April 15, 2019
Thanks to Eversource CT for their grant in support of AMP's summer enrichment programs! They see the value of giving children and teens the opportunity to spend time outdoors—learning, designing, inventing, building, growing, and more. AMP continues to be committed to providing young people with learning opportunities that cultivate the skills and self-reliance needed for the next generation!
Art at Work: Education
April 5, 2019
Our "Whole School Mural" project finished up at the Renzulli Academy in Hartford, and the pictures of what they accomplished are incredible! Led by AMP teaching artist, Kathy Reddy, 130 students in 4th-8th grade created three 4' x 8' plywood panels depicting their school community, complete with the Hartford skyline, school buildings, self-portraits, and even their night janitor. Lots to ❤️ about this!
Art at Work: Education
April 1, 2019
AMP's "Ultimate Collaboration" with ASAP! and the Warner Theatre culminated in a performance by Pilobolus, one of the most popular and unusual dance companies in the world, on Saturday. The multi-generational community dance project was also featured in the performance.
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