The Branch To Host 'Paint And Sip' Nights To Create Uptown Mural

RACINE, WI -- For the first time in Racine’s Art District, the community will have the opportunity to create a giant mural together in Uptown through fundraising paint nights May 22 through 31.

The Branch at 1501, 1501 Washington Ave., will host four non-traditional “paint and sip” nights. Organized by What’s Up Racine, Visioning a Greater Racine and The Branch at 1501, proceeds will benefit the Uptown beautification and revitalization, and the Art for Uptown movement.

Attendees will receive up to three paint colors and geometric shape stencils to create any design on a blank 12 inch by 12 inch wooden square. One drink and light snacks are also included with each ticket.

How to go:

Purchase tickets through the Make Your Mark | Community Art Collaboration Facebook event page, eventbrite.com or in person at The Branch at 1501 weekdays between 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

After several hundred squares have been painted, each will be artistically combined to form
Uptown’s largest mural which will be displayed along Washington Avenue.

“There’s momentum right now from business owners and the community to help Uptown see its
full potential,” Kristina Campbell, owner of The Branch at 1501, said. “Art is one way we can
literally bring more life and color to the area.”

Paint nights are Wednesday, May 22, Friday, May 24, Thursday, May 30 from 6 - 9 p.m. and
Friday, May 31 from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. open house style. Perfect for corporate team building, a
girls night, or family-friendly fun with enough space for up to 100 attendees per night. A cash
bar will also be available.

Ticket prices are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Discounts will be given for students and
groups of 20 or more.