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DAMA strives to provide quality arts instruction to those who have the least access. Art curriculum is developed for all skill levels understanding that, for some participants, art could become all or part of their career.

DAMA also understands that art is an intimate way of connecting to self and others and that community connection and mental wellness are equally valuable outcomes during our collaborative process – to which quality materials are an integral part.

Equally important is DAMA staff's safety and production equipment. To make massive, public art a reality, industrial equipment and cutting edge technology is required. With these tools, we are able to elevate community youth voices to an epic scale!

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“SMALL POND”

The Pumpkinseed fish is a tiny reminder of beauty in the unexpected and overlooked. Wisconsin waterways are home to over 160 fish species ranging from the smallest Darter to the giant old Lake Sturgeon. The Pumpkinseed is one that many of us recognize, it is a common catch for first-time fishermen and is fixed in the memories of many who grew up enjoying the abundant lakes of the midwest. “Small Pond” is a mural celebrating the natural beauty of this palm-sized native pan-fish. The small fish cannot be overlooked when rendered on this unexpected scale; the shapes and colors of nature are portrayed for us to marvel at with fresh eyes. We must wonder - what other natural beauty is just waiting to be noticed?

This stylized Pumpkinseed fish mural was designed by DAMA artist Amy Zaremba and painted with Madison’s Northside youth and families at “Increase the Peace” events at Warner park over the spring of 2019. This DAMA mural was a collaborative project produced by many hands and intended to inspire creativity and contemplation. The mural measures 8 x 15 feet and is painted with exterior grade house paint on Polytab fabric panels that DAMA artists can permanently install onto a variety of surfaces using acrylic gloss gel medium.

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“Slow Down and…” 

Sometimes we all need to remember to take our time and appreciate the moments that seem to fly by in our busy lives. This snail mural is an exercise in acknowledging the little things that we should slow down to appreciate. The mural was designed by DAMA artist Alicia Rheal and painted with the students at Memorial Quest and with various groups of students at the Lussier Center. DAMA artists asked the students, interns, volunteers, and general community to finish the statement: “Slow down and….”. We received close to 100 replies, most of which are written in the background behind the snail. 

“Slow Down and…” measures roughly 8 x 15 feet and is painted with exterior grade house paint on Polytab fabric panels that DAMA artists can permanently install onto a variety of surfaces using acrylic gloss gel medium.

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 “Forward”

 There is a special challenge in painting something familiar and iconic. Students at the Goodman Center/Seed to Table program tackled Madison icons with this mural of the Capitol building flanked by two of its famous statues. This mural gave students a brief glimpse into the history of public art on the capital square and a chance to reexamine the familiar. 

The golden statue on the right is “Wisconsin” created by Daniel Chester French to sit atop the capitol building.  She holds a globe with an eagle and her helmet is topped by a badger.  The bronze statute on the left is “Forward”; she was originally created by Jean Miner in

1893 as a symbol of the suffrage movement. 

“Capitol” measures roughly 5 x 8 feet and is painted with exterior grade house paint on Polytab fabric panels that DAMA artists can permanently install onto a variety of surfaces using acrylic gloss gel medium.  A larger version of this mural was painted by students at LaFollette High School.

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Murals & Artwork

This is your chance! Give to DAMA and receive a beautiful piece of artwork of your very own. With your generous tax deductible donation, choose from one of DAMA’s stunning, community painted mini-murals or another local artists’ work. DAMA artwork has been created with community hands and professionally finished in our shop. Our featured local artists range in styles and medium as you will see as you browse this lovely online gallery.

With your contribution, DAMA will continue to provide high quality arts programming to at-risk youth in Dane County, as well as provide community empowerment through collaborative mural making. If you prefer, choose “co-donate” and share with a friend or family member!

If you prefer, co-donate with a friend by adding a note on the payment page under comments.

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Sponsor a wall

Every year, community organizations come to us with requests for murals. They convey their neighborhood's need to communicate an important issue, celebrate their identity, mourn the collective loss, or envision their hopes and dreams. With your donation, we can provide the process, expertise, infrastructure, and guidance to co-create these community-generated place-making pieces. See your gift come to life!

 $500 | Mural Partner

Fund one-half of a youth artist stipend!

• Shared recognition on a mural with (up to 2 sponsors)

• to all local news outlets

• Recognition on all social media

• Recognition on website

• Invite to the unveiling celebration

• 2 DAMA T-shirts

$1,000 | Mural Maker (Featured Sponsor) 

You're making murals happen!

• Recognition on a mural as a Featured Sponsor

• Featured recognition on a press release to all local news outlets

• Featured recognition on all social media

• Featured sponsor on website

• Invite to the unveil celebration

• Invite to the unveiling celebration

• 3 DAMA T-shirts

$3,500 | Ambassador of Murals (Featured Sponsor) 

Woah! You just funded two mini murals!

• Recognition on two murals as a Featured Sponsor

• Featured recognition in a video released on the mural debut

• Featured sponsor recognized on all social media channels

• Featured sponsor on website

• Invite to speak at the unveiling celebration

• 4 DAMA T-shirts

Support a student

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 Lussier Family Heritage Center

The Lussier Family Heritage Center, a Dane County Parks facility, is a multi-use, educational and interpretive facility serving a diverse population that provides opportunities for youth and adult learning, volunteerism, outdoor recreation and special events.

Over the past two years, the Lussier Family Heritage Center has begun increasing outdoor and environmental education programming. Each program strives to create a safe space for people of all ages to explore natural resources through hands-on learning. A main goal of the programming is to introduce youth to local Dane County Parks with positive outdoor experiences. Some activities include outdoor exploration, habitat and wildlife identification, sustainability, pollution and runoff, environmental processes, and exposure to recreation opportunities (i.e. snowshoeing, biking, disc golf).

The education program at the Lussier Family Heritage Center focuses on connecting and educating our community on the importance of the natural resources in Dane County and beyond. Dane County is incredibly unique due to the geology and landscape carved by glaciers or left untouched. The county is home to 69 named lakes and ponds, over 475 miles of streams and rivers, and more than 52,000 acres of wetlands. Through workshops, experiences, hands-on trainings, and programs the Lussier Family Heritage Center hopes to connect our community with these vital natural resources.

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Support a class

Give up to 15 students the opportunity to participate in quality arts programming at one of our partner schools in Dane County. We work together on various aspects of mural art making and create stunning pieces that instill a sense of pride and ownership in youth and staff alike.

Support a community

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Mini-murals

 These were designed by DAMA, painted by communities and finished in our professional shop. They were painted with exterior-grade latex paint on “polytab” material, which installs like wallpaper indoors or outdoors. The mural comes as is or glued onto boards for easy installation on any wall.

Small pond

8 X 15 FEET MURAL. POLYTAB FABRIC. EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR. VALUE $5,000 Learn more

Forward

The Capitol 5 x 8 feet mural on Polytab fabric. Install exterior or interior. Value $2,500 Learn more

Persevere 1 Mural

4 X 8 feet on Polytab. We will discuss display Options

Metamorphosis

8 X 15 FEET MURAL. POLYTAB FABRIC. EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR. VALUE $5,000 Read more

SNAIL

8 X 15 FEET MURAL ON POLYTAB FABRIC. INSTALL EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR. VALUE $5,000 Read more

Forward

8 X 15 FEET MURAL ON POLYTAB FABRIC. INSTALL EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR. VALUE $5,000

DAMA Artist work

John Singer Sargent’s “Lady MAcbeth” By Alicia Rheal. 4x 8 feet $2,500

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 “Metamorphosis” 

The process of a caterpillar changing into a butterfly is an incredible wonder in nature. The possibility of metamorphosis holds hopes and drives dreams. This mural was designed to provoke conversation about the possibilities that the future holds for the young people who painted it with us.  “Metamorphosis” was designed by DAMA artist Alicia Rheal and painted with students from SAIL West. While working on the mural we asked students to share with us what they would like to become and what they needed to do to get there. Lots of futures were planned over this mural.  

“Metamorphosis” measures roughly 8 x 15 feet and is painted with exterior grade house paint on Polytab fabric panels that DAMA artists can permanently install onto a variety of surfaces using acrylic gloss gel medium

Student artwork

This work was done at one of our partner schools as a part of our unique curriculum. Students at the SAlL program at West High School used a variety of techniques including collage to create these masterpieces. Many students claimed that they are “not an artist” – DAMA’s job is to show youth that they can be anything. Being brave with art is just the beginning.

Projects with Students

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