Mr. Fred's Palette is a public-access

Public-access television

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 art instructional program on Connecticut

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's Citizens Television. The show is seen in the Hamden

Hamden, Connecticut

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, New Haven, and West Haven

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 areas. It is hosted by local artist Fred Carrion and is best known for encompassing a large variety of popular music, television

Television

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, and art. The show is produced and directed by Fred's sons, Chris and Andrew Carrion. Mr. Fred's Palette has won numerous awards from the Alliance for Community Media.

Production of "Mr. Fred's Palette" is currently underway for its 9th year on the station.