At the Town Hall Annex in Bantam

The painting sessions take place at the Town Hall Annex in Bantam and more than 40 community painters have participated.

The mural features a central image of a woman making pottery surrounded by references to other defining elements of Litchfield, including agriculture, the cinema and residents in the film business, the town’s bakeries, chefs and food establishments – and the signature Bantam rooster.

Upon completion of the sections, they will be coated to protect the design, assembled, and mounted on the elevator tower by local resident Matt Lauretano of the Lauretano Sign Group.

The tentative completion date is this June.

As a new organization in Litchfield, the Arts Council is proud to sponsor this ambitious public art project. It will be a memorable landmark piece for Litchfield residents and those who visit our town.

In addition to getting involved in a hands-on way, community members are invited to support the mural project with donations in any amount.

Anyone who wishes to learn more should email Arts Council Chair Priscilla Jeffrey at lacadmin@litchfieldartscouncil.org.