Native mural community engagement
There’s nothing quite like watching a blank wall come alive with color and story. Every October, Mural Month transforms cities into a living galleries, and this year, we’re inviting you to help us kick things off at Colors Connect—a vibrant festival celebrating creativity, community, and the power of public art.
Mark Your Calendars:
October 4th, 2025
DAMA
5004 Allis Ave, Madison, WI 53716
Colors Connect is more than a festival—it’s a rally for the creative spirit that makes our city unique. Whether you’re an art lover, a business leader, or just someone who loves a good time, you’re part of this story. Here’s why your presence matters:
Every brushstroke at Colors Connect helps raise funds for DAMA’s Youth Development Program. This initiative gives young artists access to mentorship, resources, and real opportunities to grow their craft. When you show up, you’re not just enjoying incredible murals—you’re empowering the next generation to dream big, create boldly, and shape Madison’s artistic future.
If you’re part of a business, Colors Connect is your chance to do more than talk about social impact—you can be about it. Sponsoring or participating in the festival is a powerful way to support local arts and youth, while also strengthening your team’s bonds. It’s community-building with real, lasting results.
Art has a way of bringing people together like nothing else. At Colors Connect, you’ll meet neighbors, artists, and local leaders, all working side by side. Whether you’re painting, volunteering, or just taking it all in, you’ll be part of a vibrant network of people who care about Madison’s future—and who know how to have some fun along the way.
Let’s Make October Unforgettable
Mural Month is about more than beautiful walls—it’s about the stories we tell, the passions we share, and the future we build together. Join us on October 4th at DAMA and help us turn Madison into a canvas for hope, connection, and creativity.
Ready to sponsor, volunteer, or just celebrate?
Visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/damas-colors-connect-festival for details.
To register as a vendor visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/color-connect-vendors
Form more information contact Mayela @ info@damawi.org
Let’s keep Madison colorful together—see you at Colors Connect.
— The DAMA Team
Developing Artists Murals and Alliances (DAMA) exists mission to foster youth development through collective art experiences, and train local and self-made artists, to stabilize and sustain community transformation processes.
Our vision is to use mural making to help develop a network of communities whose members, especially youth, feel safe in their neighborhoods and proud of their communities.
DAMA empowers artists, neighborhoods, and youth to become change agents, collaborating on projects that physically and socially improve communities. DAMA mural projects focus on under-resourced urban and rural communities throughout the City of Madison and Dane County. Join us as we continue to impact more Dane County citizens!
Local artists learn the process of creating community murals. They use art as a tool to make a difference in the lives of Madison and Dane County residents.
Artists work with community members and volunteers to physically and socially shape their neighborhoods through the creation of meaningful works of art.
DAMA fosters youth development through mural-making activities. Youth learn job readiness, portfolio development, and leadership skills while making major contributions to their communities.
The Northside Counts Mural - commissioned by The Northside Planning Council. Thank you Hallman Lindsay Paints and the City of Madison.
Designed by the DAMA team
Trinity Lutheran Mural. Thank you Trinity Lutheran members, Dane Arts, Madison Community Foundation, Hallman Lindsay Paints, Evjue Foundation, Endres Manufacturing.
Designed by Jenie Gao
“Water, Land, And Sky” The Monona Mural. Thank you City of Monona, Madison Community Foundation, Evjue Foundation, and Hallman Lindsay Paints.
Designed by Rhea Ewing
Lindbergh Elementary Mural. Thank you Dane Arts and Hallman Lindsay Paints.
Designed by Emida Roller
Sauk Trail Elementary Mural. Thank you Madison Community Foundation, Dane Arts, and Hallman Lindsay Paints.
Designed by Alicia Rheal
The Thrive Mural. Thank you City of Madison, American Girl Funds, Evjue - the Charitable arm of the Capital Times, Dane Arts, Dane County, Hallman Lindsay Paints.
Designed by the DAMA team and students
Olson Elementary School Mural. Thank you Olson P.T.O., Hallman Lindsay Paints, Dane Arts, and Dane County.
Designed by Emida Roller
"Love note to Waunakee" Mural. Thank you ETC Furniture, Waunakee Chamber of Commerce, Waunakee Professional Women, Madison Community Foundation, Evjue Foundation, and Hallman Lindsay Paints.
Designed by Alilcia Rheal
Literacy Network Mural. Thank you Madison Community Foundation, Dane Arts, and Hallman Lindsay Paints.
Designed by Alicia Rheal
Angell Park Concession Stand Mural. Thank you Dane Arts.
Designed by Alilcia Rheal and painted with Prairie Phoenix Academy, Sun Prairie, WI.