UR Community Cares Graffiti Battle Fundraiser
Graffiti Battle Fundraiser
Join UR Community Cares for a free community event on Saturday, 5/17/25, at URBAN LODGE BREWING, 47 Purnell Place in Manchester. The Graffiti Battle fundraiser will run from 1 to 4 p.m. The 20 artists will all be painting on the same theme: Canvas of Courage: Graffiti Battle for All Abilities. You can support this fundraiser by purchasing a single ticket or a table for your group!
Our MC for the event is Nadia Sims, Poet Laureate for the Town of Manchester.
You can take part in the silent auction and have the chance to take home your favorite piece. Thanks to RiseUp for Arts, Jerry's Artarama and Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers.
The Artists' Names and Instagram:
Lauren Clayton @studio162design
Shmontray Williams @shmontray.jacquett
Kelly Green @kellygreentattoo
Brian Wentworth @WENTPAINT
Joshua Paiz @jpaizstudios
BOM FIVE @Madwriters
Rola Ramadan @Muralsbyrowlah
Kendall Soliwoda @krsart
Gilbert Perez @Grafftimes
Hayven Belsapin
Kern Bruce @kernyboydraws
Emily Curran @em.curr
Heriberto Gonzalez jr @Boomboxspidey
Meg Bard @shineyourlight_ct
Wing Na Wong @Wingnawong
Anya Stephenson @_anya.aks
Lexi Baboukis @babs_draws
Sonny Allabaugh @allails
Sarah Falman-Florez @sflorez.sfva
UR Community Cares Graffiti Battle Judges:
-Shawn M. Von Briesen is the Publicity Chair, Board, Connecticut Poetry Society. Instagram: @daystararts
-Emily Pacheco is the owner of Emi-Sue Creations and she is currently an Artist In Residence at WORK_SPACE in Manchester. Instagram: emisuecreations
-Mike Perez is a local Food, Travel & Pop Culture Creator and former CT Radio Host. Instagram: justPEREZplay
-Gary J. Houle Jr. is a combat veteran who uses mixed media art to battle his own mental health. Instagram: murdur_gnome
-Joel Cox is the Director of Human Services, Town of Manchester and a returning judge from our 2023 Graffiti Battle
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to witness live art and support the community. This fundraiser benefits UR Community Cares.
Email us at info@urcommunitycares.org or call us at 860-430-4557 with questions.