ART ManiFESTation 2023 

Organization: The RiseUP Group, Inc. 

Dates:  05/13/2023 

Time: 12:00 PM-10:00 PM 

Location: The event will occur between 55 Bartholomew Ave and 50 Bartholomew Ave. Inside of the Hands on Hartford and Dirt Salon will be used for the event along with the large parking lots for the two buildings. 

Description of the Event: 

The ART maniFESTation is now entering its 3rd year as a celebration of the arts and creativity in Connecticut. ART maniFESTation is an immersive art experience that stimulates all five senses and transports our guests to experience the future of Connecticut's vibrant communities through ART, CREATIVITY, and CULTURE. The 2023 experience will include a blend of the 2021 all-day festival and the 2022 immersive event that honored the artists creating all the murals throughout Connecticut.  

2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwX4TZtLTKk  

2022: https://www.theriseupgroup.org/post/art-manifestation-exceeds-expectations-by-1-000  

The event flow will include 12 PM-5 PM: Family activities, performances, live bands, arts, and craft vendor mall, and art galleries 5 PM- 730PM: Transition to evening performances/shows with speeches from special guests, partners, and artists. 7:30-8:00 PM: Honor individuals significantly impacting public art in Greater Hartford and Connecticut 8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Projection Art Show on Spaghetti Warehouse w/ Dance Party.