Meet Me at the Bench
The MAC’s project grant titled, “Meet Me at the Bench” called for creatives, artists, and craftsmen to create and install five unique benches re-imagined as artistic and community experiences throughout downtown Milford. These benches are not simply painted or decorated, nor are they temporary figurine campaigns. Instead, The MAC reached beyond its pool of artists to equitably challenge, engage, and hire individuals or groups of: engineers, architects, woodworkers, metal-forgers, tile-layers, masons, craftsmen, artisans who exhibit artistic excellence, ingenuity and inspiration. Grant Narrative
Bench Locations – See the Walking Map of Downtown showing the bench locations here.
The Five Bench Selections
“To see art outside, up-close, tangible and accessible to so many people is very powerful. To be granted the ability to produce such experiences is immeasurable and very important to our organization’s mission to grow and impact our community through our vision. We couldn’t be prouder or more excited to bring this project to fruition, leading us into our 50th year. The MAC has started planning exciting events to celebrate our anniversary and we will begin to roll them out next year, culminating with a Gala in September. The bench project is just the beginning!” – Paige Miglio, MAC Executive Director
State Senator James Maroney
Milford Alderman Bryan Anderson
Christine Angeli, Director Milford Public Library
Jennifer Paradis, Director BethEl Center
Tracy Bonosconi, owner of LOVET Shop and DMBA Chair
Carol Kuryla, Metro Star Marketing Director
Nell Moll, Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce
Curran Bishop, Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church
Bill Bevan, Parks Commissioner
Brec Morgan, local artist and muralist
George Amato, local artist and founding MAC Board Member
Paige Miglio, MAC Executive Director and “Meet me at the Bench” project manager
This project was also made possible by the generous financial support of these local businesses. Thanks You!
