Contact:
Andres Chaparro
Director of the Office of Cultural Affairs
achaparro@hartford.gov
(860) 757-4895
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Evelyn Preston Fund
This fund is co-administered by the Office of
Cultural Affairs along with Bank of America. The Evelyn Preston
Fund awards are used to support the Summer Music Series in
Hartford. All concerts take place within Hartford city limits
between June-September. The various music genres include Jazz,
Latin, Reggae, Salsa, Polka, Children’s Music, Classical,
Hip-Hop, Gospel, Country, Chamber Music, Blue Grass, etc…
Summer 2011 applications:
Contact Andres Chaparro
The Office of Cultural Affairs presents an
annual “Music In The City Calendar” which details hundreds of
free concerts in Hartford every summer. If you are
interested in having a Summer Music Calendar delivered, please
contact
achaparro@hartford.gov
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Fine Arts Program
Painting, Photography, Collages, Sculpture,
Graffiti Art, Arts & Craft, Multi-Media Art, Quilt Making,
Knitting, Cartooning (comic book art).
Youth Programs
Ages: 8-14
Teen Programs
Ages: 15 & 18
Senior Programs
Ages: 55 & Up
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Arts & Craft
Arts and Crafts activities offered after
school at neighborhood
Recreation Centers and schools throughout the city. These activities are
geared for the younger afterschool youth, For younger
children, this is a fun and comfortable introduction to art.
Arts and crafts for seniors are provided during the day
throughout the year.
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Poetry
The Office of Cultural Affairs sponsors the
"Spoken Word Series" events scheduled during the months of April
and May. Free and Open to the Public.
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Pork Pie Hat Jazz Series
2010
September-December 2010 Series. Open to all ages,
children have to be accompanied by parents/guardian Features internationally recognized jazz musicians.
Promotes greater understanding, and appreciation to the American
Classical Music we know as “Jazz”. All concerts are held
in Hartford Cultural Center and will be available for a nominal
entry fee.
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Music
Office of Cultural Affairs produces a
variety of different concerts throughout the year. These performances
offer a
variety of different genres of music.
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Mailing
List
If you are
interested in receiving mailings about art and culture
activities in Hartford please submit your information to
achaparro@hartford.gov
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