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Murals Going Up All Over New Haven Amid Downtown Revitalization Murals Going Up All Over New Haven Amid Downtown Revitalization
Murals Going Up All Over New Haven Amid Downtown Revitalization While you're out holiday shopping, take a moment to enjoy five new murals recently painted across the city.  Although COVID has quieted many streets, the facades of buildings in Ninth Square of New Haven have become a bit louder thanks to the artistic contributions of five artists through the city's Straight Up Art initiative.  Since the beginning of August, the group has commissioned five larger-than-life murals to grace the walls of the neighborhood, further contributing to its transition to a hub for artists and creatives. Three new murals painted in November brought the total …

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by Christina Coulter
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Funky Massachusetts Town Eyes Art Tax On Construction Projects Funky Massachusetts Town Eyes Art Tax On Construction Projects
Funky Massachusetts Town Eyes Art Tax On Construction Projects A Massachusetts town known for its out-of-the-box programs and solutions to local and national issues is eyeing the creation of an art tax. If approved, town-funded construction projects would include an additional fee for the purposes of promoting, creating, acquiring, and maintaining public art in Amherst. Amherst residents will get a chance to comment on the proposed bylaw on Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m., during the Town Council virtual meeting. Town Council could vote on the bylaw - the “Percent for Art” bylaw - as soon as Sept. 21, according to a town announcement. Amherst is already k…

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by Kristin Palpini