Introducing 2017 Featured Artist, Arnaldo Sanchez
You’ve probably heard of our friends over at Art Connection Studio. We’ve covered them on the blog (Art Around Town: Art Connection Studio and One-o...
Category: Arts & Culture
Grantee Spotlight: Playhouse on Park
Here at the Greater Hartford Arts Council, our mission includes funding over 150 arts and cultural organizations that help make our community strong and vibrant...
11 Events in Greater Hartford You Don’t Want to Miss this April!
Spring is a very busy time for us at the Greater Hartford Arts Council! We’ve kicked off our 2017 United Arts Campaign with our signature event: Big Red for the...
Why the Arts & Humanities are Vital to the Future and Culture of America
Let’s get one thing straight: we need the Arts. “We” is a relative term that can include your family, your community, or your workplace. It encompasses a group ...
February DIY Calendar Challenge
Be honest – how many times have you saved a DIY on Pinterest only to forget about it months later (don’t worry, we’re all guilty of it)? Maybe...
How to Boost Your Arts Organization with Business Volunteers for the Arts
You’ve heard the acronym. You know it’s relevant, but what can it actually do for YOU? Over the past eight months, you’ve probably heard us at the Arts Council ...
2017 At A Glance
January always seems to be about new beginnings: fresh starts and resolutions. However, in a world constantly changing in the blink of an eye, it can be comfort...
Best Moments of 2016
Happy Holidays! We want to take a moment to thank all of our donors, followers, grantees, and partners for an amazing year! In 2016 we celebrated our 45th anniv...
14 Thanksgiving-Themed DIY Crafts
Feeling especially #thankful this year? Or looking for a way to take your mind off holiday stress? Start scrolling- we have 14 Thanksgiving-themed DIY’s (...
Concert & Cocktails Preview with Dr. Liu
Here at the Greater Hartford Arts Council, we talk a lot about the role of the arts in improving quality of life, health, even happiness. Arts education, for ex...