Native mural community engagement
Join Us for Colors Connect: Kick Off Mural Month with Art, Community, and Impact
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:
Support Youth Development
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.
Encourage Corporate Social Responsibility
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.
Foster Community Engagement
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
WHAT IS DAMA?
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!