Contact:
Andres Chaparro
Principal Administrative Analyst
achaparro@hartford.gov
*Director's Gallery
2 Holcomb Street, 2nd Floor, Hartford, CT 06112
Gallery Hours:
Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Free and Open to
the Public
Exhibitions represent a wide range of
traditional and new media: painting, photography, graphics,
crafts, architecture, and design. Most shows are one person
shows by Greater Hartford Artists. In conjunction, related
lectures, panel discussions and gallery talks are also scheduled
on occasion. The exhibition program aims to provide
opportunities for Hartford and Greater Hartford artists to
exhibit, as well as view, significant works of their
counterparts on the local level. All exhibitions are free and
open to the public. If you are an artist interested in
exhibiting your work, please forward your information to
achaparro@hartford.gov
for consideration.
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Resident Artists Bio
The Office of Cultural Affairs works to create an
environment in Hartford that respects, and acknowledges its
resident artists. We plan to compile Greater Hartford artists bio’s
which will be posted on our website. The website serves to give
regional artists much deserved notoriety. The biographies
include pictures of the artists, their background, and sample of
their work. If you are a Greater Hartford artist and wish
to be considered, please contact us at
achaparro@hartford.gov
*
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 2010 applications
will be released in July 24, 2009
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
*
Fine Arts Program
Painting, Photography, Collages, Sculpture,
Graffiti Art, Arts & Craft, Multi-Media Art, Quilt Making,
Knitting, Cartooning (comic book art). For program details,
including dates and locations, please contact
achaparro@hartford.gov
Youth Programs
Ages: 8-14
Teen Programs
Ages: 15 & 18
Senior Programs
Ages: 55 & Up
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Mayors Award
for Arts and Culture
The Office of Cultural Affairs recognizes
and celebrates the outstanding contributions to Hartford’s
cultural life by resident artists. The Office of Cultural
Affairs is planning a yearly event that will feature an art
exhibit, dining, music, and distinguished host.
*
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. For more information please contact achaparro@hartford.gov
*
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. See our Calendar of Events for this
year's lineup.
*
Pork Pie Hat Jazz Concert Series
September-December 2009, Open to all ages,
children have to be accompanied by parents/guardian 2009 Series
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.
*
Music
Office of Cultural Affairs produces a
variety of different concerts throughout the year that are free
and open to the public. These performances will have 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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