Sponsor: Daley Moving and Storage

Artist: Art of Tao

Non-profit: The Bridge Family Center

NONPROFIT

Founded in 1969, the West Hartford-based Bridge Family Center is a comprehensive, regional nonprofit agency that provides a broad range of services for children, adults, and families throughout the Greater Hartford region, focusing equally on prevention and intervention and supporting members of the community at each stage of their lives. Over 8,500 people each year find hope and healing through their residential programs, mental health counseling, youth and family services, and Family Resource Center.

For information visit Bridgefamilycenter.org

SPONSOR

Daley Moving and Storage

Daley Moving has been family-owned and operated since the 1930’s. Founded by John Daley, it was acquired by Tony Mariano of Mariano Brothers of Danbury, another family-owned moving company, who took over the business in 1970.  Today, Tony’s daughter Gina Bunch and her husband Tony continue to operate Daley Moving, treating each customer relocation as if they themselves were packing up and making a move. Specializing in relocations between Connecticut and Florida, Daley Moving prides itself on their kid-glove treatment of valuable antiques. By paying close attention to the needs of each individual customer, whether residential or commercial, Daley Moving builds lasting relationships.

For more information: daleymoving.com

ARTIST

Tao LaBossiere

Tao LaBossiere is an award-winning muralist, sculptor, and illustrator whose personal mission is to celebrate community through creativity. The art director of the WEHA Bear Fair, Tao is also volunteer co-director of the Hartford ArtSpace Gallery and founder of Art of Tao LaBossiere LLC. A professional artist for more than 25 years, Tao calls himself a “develop[ing artist”. His long list of satisfied clients including municipalities, public libraries, schools, restaurants, and private art patrons in the tri-state area. Prior to launching his own business, for ten years he was the lead creative partner and visionary at Still Waters Retreat Center. Tao studied at Norwich Free Academy and Lyme Academy and also attended The Cleveland Institute of Art, and Hartford Art School.

Art of Tao LaBossiere LLC was created by Tao and his wife Amy to bring Tao’s artistic vision to life for the benefit of his clients. With Tao himself serving as master artist and Amy managing the business itself, Art of Tao creates large-scale public art murals, art commissions in various mediums, including sculpture, paintings, and illustration.

See his work at artoftaolabossiere.com