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AMP is home to our massive three-dimensional mural—five stories high and 120 feet long—that celebrates work and workers through programs, events, and exhibits.

Founded in 2001, the American Mural Project (AMP) is a nonprofit organization focused on honoring work by giving dignity to the American worker and initiative to kids. At its center is the creation of the largest indoor collaborative artwork in the world—a three-dimensional mural 120 feet long and five stories high. Artist Ellen Griesedieck first conceived of the mural in 1999, when she felt inspired by the scale of Boeing’s 747 fabrication plant, which she had visited in preparation for her latest in a series of commissioned paintings of working Americans. While creating the study of the mural, she began to see the project as an opportunity to inspire and challenge others, especially children—not only by depicting this work in the mural, but by involving them in the mural’s creation. A tribute to American workers, the mural is a visual history of the country over the past century through its workers—from heart surgeons to steel workers, athletes to farmers, assembly workers to the fabricators of a 747. Through partnerships with schools, other nonprofits, and professionals in a wide spectrum of fields—including NASA, Boeing, Habitat for Humanity, and HealthCorps—AMP has engaged more than 15,000 students and adults across the country in the creation of the mural through diverse art projects. Beyond the mural exhibit, education programs are the primary focus and include on- and off-site programs for schools, professional development workshops for art teachers, after-school enrichment sessions, summer programs, as well as internships and an apprentice-style Worker-in-Training (WIT) program for high school and college students. AMP’s campus in Winsted, Connecticut, includes three acres, two historic mill buildings, and a small house, which are home to the mural and serve as education programming and administrative space for the arts center. Renovations to the mural building, which included raising the roof by nearly thirty feet, finished in the fall of 2018, and the lengthy process of assembling and installing the mural is nearly complete. AMP opened with regular hours in June 2022.

10/31/2026

A little Halloween spirit at AMP. These visitors brought some extra flair to their visit, and we're here for it. Happy Halloween, everyone! 🎃

10/30/2026

As we wrap up our America250 programming, we're grateful to the sponsors who helped bring this year of events to life. From workshops and live performances to history talks and films, your support helped us explore the people, stories, and work that have shaped our country.

Special thanks to CT Humanities and the America 250 CT Commission along with:
Northwest CT Community Foundation
HealthMarkets
Northwest CT Realty
USA Waste & Recycling
Howd, Lavieri & Finch

10/29/2026

Indigo magic! 💙 Our teens got hands-on with indigo dyeing, creating some seriously cool patterns and one-of-a-kind pieces.

Next month, it’s the tweens’ turn, while the teens move on to oil painting. Be sure to check out our Weekend Workshops for young artists 13+ and 10+.

10/28/2026

Thanks to Ysanne for an incredible happy hour, and to everyone who came out, filled the room, and made it a hit. We loved sharing the music, the space, and the company with you. More nights like this, please!

10/27/2026

🎬 Silent film. Live music. A Halloween classic.

This Thursday, experience the original Phantom of the Opera (1925) starring Lon Chaney, with live accompaniment by musicians Donald Sosin and Joanna Seaton. From piano and organ to live sound effects, they bring this silent-film classic to life in a whole new way.

📍 American Mural Project
📅 Thursday, October 29, 7pm
🎟️ Get your tickets at the link in comments!

Presented in partnership with Real Art Ways

10/23/2026

🎶 The best way to kick off the weekend? Right here.

Ysanne is bringing the music, we’ve got the bar, and there’s a five-story mural celebrating the art of work as your backdrop. Tonight at AMP!

Doors at 5, music at 5:30. 🎟️ Grab your tickets and meet us here!

10/22/2026

Meet the musicians bringing 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖 to life at AMP 🎹🎬

Donald Sosin and Joanna Seaton have performed their acclaimed score for audiences around the world. On October 29, Donald takes to the piano and organ while Joanna adds live sound effects and sings excerpts from Gounod’s Faust—the opera featured in the film.

A classic silent film, live music, and a few haunting surprises. Don’t miss this special collaboration with Real Art Ways! Seating is limited, so grab your tickets at the link in comments.

We can’t wait to share this one-of-a-kind movie experience with you!

10/21/2026

Happy hour hits different at AMP 🎹 Ysanne takes the stage Friday for an evening of live music in a one-of-a-kind setting, surrounded by our five-story mural celebrating the art of work.

Come early, grab a drink, explore the gallery, and settle in for some soulful jazz.

Piano Happy Hour with Ysanne
Friday, October 23 | 5-7pm
Doors + Bar: 5pm | Music: 5:30pm
$8 advance, $12 at the door

10/20/2026

Pumpkins, art projects, story time, and a little cryptid hunting. Family Day was packed with fall fun and some curious creatures from Connecticut folklore 🎃 👣

AMP's Family Day happens the second Saturday of every month. Mark your calendar for the next one!

Photos by Sky Johnson

10/19/2026

Ease into the weekend with some hot jazz, cool drinks, a chill evening with friends, and our five-story mural. Ysanne is a classically trained jazz vocalist and teaching artist. Her story-driven performances center on hope, love, and connection. On stage, she has starred as Billie Holiday in "Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill” and is a winner of Hartford’s Got Talent.

Friday, October 23 | 5—7pm
Happy Hour with Ysanne on Piano & Vocals
Doors + Bar: 5pm | Music: 5:30pm

Advance reservations recommended. $8 in advance; $12 at door.

Held the fourth Friday of the month from 5pm to 7pm, AMP’s Happy Hour Piano Series features a captivating pianist performing in a variety of styles including jazz, blues, pop, classical, and more. It can be a relaxed hang with friends or an intimate evening out.

Address

90 Whiting Street
Winsted, CT
06098

Opening Hours

Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Website

http://americanmuralproject.org/

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