West Hartford's 'Able Table' More Than Just A Place To Eat

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — West Hartford’s Blue Back Square will host the unveiling of RiseUp for Arts’ newest public art piece, "The Able Table."

"The Able Table" is a picnic table designed with accessibility in mind and it will be unveiled this week at the popular shopping destination.

A ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for "The Able Table" will occur at Webster Walk in Blue Back Square on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m.

West Hartford Prevention Coordinator Gretchen Levitz said, as a recently designated Recovery Friendly Community, West Hartford is “figuratively and literally making room at the table for everyone.”

Artist Julie Bergeron first presented the concept for The Able Table to West Hartford students attending the Youth Wellness Navigator Training for Teen Leaders.

The project was brought to life with funding from the State Department of Children and Families and Youth Recovery CT.

Students brainstormed the artistic theme for the table, focusing on how prevention can spread positive change throughout the community.

Once the design was finalized, the students collaborated with the artist in the studio to paint the table.

Inspired by the youth leaders, the mural on The Able Table is a hopeful reminder that small actions can lead to significant results.

It emphasizes the power of prevention and its role in fostering a healthier, more resilient community.

For more information about RiseUp for Arts, contact Matt Conway at matt.conway@theriseupgroup.org. For details about West Hartford’s Able Table and the Prevention Partnership, contact Gretchen Levitz at Gretchen.Levitz@westhartfordct.gov or 860-561-7571.