The Milford Arts Council invites you to dine at Citrus Restaurant on Monday, March 30th for the Adopt -a-Mural Fundraiser, and to view paintings by Artist William Meddick.
Make a dinner reservation for March 30th when a percentage of your bill will go to the Milford Arts Council to restore the historic WPA mural designed by Frank Rutkoski and painted by Louis Agostini. The Mural, They Shall Pass This Way But Once was rescued by Artist William Meddick, who has had a lifelong interest in WPA art. and then Board of Education Arts Coordinator Frank Vespi, when Milford’s Central Grammar School was being demolished in 1986.
“We are so excited to be working with Bill Meddick and Citrus Restaurant to raise dollars to restore this important work of art completed under the Federal Arts Work Projects Administration (WPA)” noted Marion Morra, curator of the City’s Permanent Art Collection. “All you need to do is call Citrus (203-877-1138) and mention the Milford Arts Council when make your dinner reservation. Donations for the mural restoration also can be made online at the Milford Arts Center site (http://milfordarts.org/visual-arts/adopt-a-mural/donate-to-adopt-a-mural) or checks can be sent to Adopt-A- Mural, Center for the Arts, 40 Railroad Avenue, South, Milford, CT. 06460.
“You can enjoy a night of good food and fine art. And have a chance to win a door prize. New Haven based artist William Meddick, who was Executive Director of the Milford Arts Council from 1981 – 2012, will have a selection of paintings on view and for sale,” continued Morra. “You can have fun while supporting a great cause”
When: Monday, March 30th 4:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Citrus. Located at 56 South Broad St Milford, CT
How: Call Citrus at (203) 877-1138 to make your dinner reservation. Must mention the Milford Arts Council.