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NY Red Bulls, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ and Newark Arts Unveil Mural at Red Bull Arena

Harrison, NJ (March 3, 2022) - The New York Red Bulls, along with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Newark Arts, today unveiled a mural that will be located at Horizon Gate on the concourse level of Red Bull Arena. On hand for the unveiling were Marc de Grandpré, Joe Stetson and Connor Lade from the New York Red Bulls; Ulises Diaz and Jonathan Pearson from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey; Marcy Depina and Sindy Sanchez of Newark Arts; and artist Elijah Minton.

West Orange High School Alum Elijah Minton Flourishing As “The Art Alchemist”

By CYNTHIA CUMMING April 25, 2021

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School (WOHS) Class of 2009 grad Elijah Minton, aka “The Art Alchemist,” is enjoying a flourishing career as a muralist and painter regionally and nationally. Minton's talents include Fine Art, Original Art, Illustrations, Portraits, Acrylic Painting, Murals and Logo Designs.

Elijah was drawn to art at an early age.

“It all began in pre-school when the principal’s daughter scribbled some graffiti on the dry-erase board,” Minton began.

MAPLEWOOD ARTS AND CULTURE

Inspired by the theme "Our Community Looking Forward" Elijah Minton used his memories and experiences working in Maplewood as a young teen. He was struck by the diversity of the community and, just as much, by how the community works together to lift all people, of all backgrounds and races to a better future.

Known as the Art Alchemist, Elijah Minton came here to do what he loves, which is to create art. He is a full time artist dedicated to working at his craft daily since 2014. His goal is to paint as big as possible and inspire others to chase their dreams along the way. 

An Experiential Art Space Opens in Huntington

ARTS & CULTURE, HOT SPOTS & NIGHT LIFE

Spotlight’s opening exhibit, Inner Alchemy by The Art Alchemist (Elijah Minton), opens today, September 6. The artist Elijah Minton will live-paint a mural at the gallery beginning at 6:30 p.m. and there will be additional live painting sessions on 9/7, 9/12, 9/13 and 9/14 starting at 7 p.m. each evening. Minton is a 28-year-old painter known for his vibrant murals and his work is often compared to surrealist painters such as Salvador Dali.

Sports Business Journal | The New York Red Bulls Partnered With Horizon Blue Shield

Sports Business Journal MARCH 2022

The New York Red Bulls partnered with Horizon Blue Shield and Newark Arts Council to unveil a mural on the walls of Red Bulls Arena. From Left: Red Bulls CMO/CRO Joe Stetson; Marcy Depina, board president, Newark Arts Council; Mural Artist Elijah Minton; and Ulises Diaz, SVP, govenment and community affairs, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

West Orange High School Spring 2022

THE ART ALCHEMIST PARTNERS WITH WOHS URBAN ART STUDENTS FOR "DREAM BIG" MURAL

WEST ORANGE, NJ – Artist Elijah Minton, also known as “The Art Alchemist”  partnered with the Urban Art and Communications class at West Orange High School to create a unique “Dream Big” mural in the hallway outside Tarnoff Cafeteria. The project was completed on March 31.

Minton, a WOHS Class of 2009 grad, has made an impact in the urban art world over the past few years, completing projects for the Red Bulls as well as murals in Manhattan, New Jersey, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Houston, the World Trade Center, and Angela Simmons’ penthouse.

URI Receives $65K Grant for Pet Park at NYC Domestic Violence Shelter

PET AGE | MARCH 2022

Urban Resource Institute (URI), the largest provider of domestic violence residential services in the U.S. and a pioneer in co-living for survivors and their pets, has announced a $65,000 grant from the Banfield Foundation to support the construction of an outdoor pet park to be enjoyed by domestic violence survivors and their pets. The Banfield Foundation Pet Park will be built at URI’s newest family shelter, Brighter Days, in New York City. This latest funding supports the innovative URI People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) program and brings Banfield’s total financial support to $132,000.

Gant-Gilbert Arts Collective

New Jersey Advanced Media | Spring 2022

Elijah Minton, The Art Alchemist creates “Detox The Heart”, at the opening of the Gant-Gilbert Arts Collective with residential, performing arts, studio and other spaces, in Newark, N.J. March, 29, 2022

$65K grant supports pet park at domestic violence shelter

In total, Banfield Foundation has contributed $132,000 to the Urban Resource Institute’s PALS

VPN | Veterinary Practice News March 28, 2022

An initiative aimed at protecting domestic abuse survivors and their pets, as well as preserving the human-animal bond, has received a sizable donation…To add to the park’s visual appeal, Elijah Minton has been commissioned to create a mural on the wall surrounding the area, marking URI’s fourth mural project with the local artist.

NEWsBREAK | The Art Alchemist Partners with WOHS Urban Art Students for "Dream Big" Mural

WEST ORANGE, NJ – Artist Elijah Minton, also known as “The Art Alchemist” partnered with the Urban Art and Communications class at West Orange High School to create a unique “Dream Big” mural in the hallway outside Tarnoff Cafeteria. The project was completed on March...

West Orange HS art students join with alumnus artist to create mural

Essex Daily News Oct. 2022

WEST ORANGE, NJ - There's one less white wall in the hallways of West Orange High School thanks to the urban art class, which spent two days covering a second-floor wall with a mural. A group of 10 students painted the mural - designed by 2009 WOHS graduate Elijah Minton