HS In West Hartford To Dedicate Special Mural Friday

RiseUP for Arts

WEST HARTFORD, CT — One of the town's public high schools is hosting a special event Friday, May 30, to dedicate a new mural there that emphasizes community unity and wellness.

Hall High School, in partnership with the Elevate WeHa initiative, invites students, families, community members, and local leaders to attend a special mural dedication ceremony from 1 to 2:15 p.m. in the Hall High School courtyard, 975 N. Main St.

This event will honor the work of Hall High student leaders who participated in the Elevate WeHa Creative Leadership Program—a collaborative, arts-based initiative led by The RiseUP Group and West Hartford Prevention Partnership.

Over several weeks, students worked alongside professional artists and community mentors to design and paint a large-scale public mural that reflects their values, identities, and vision for unity and wellness in their school and community.

The dedication ceremony will include:

• Remarks from student leaders about the impact of the program
• A ribbon-cutting to reveal the completed mural
• Music, refreshments, and light food
• Recognition of program partners and supporters

Elevate WeHa is a youth wellness and prevention initiative that combines public art, service, and leadership opportunities for teens in West Hartford.

Following the success at Hall High, the program will expand to Conard High School, West Hartford's other public high school, in the coming weeks.