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North End Inspired Exhibit Celebrates the Immigrant Roots of the Neighborhood
By Joey Acla Hartford, April 8 2026 The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History recently unveiled a new art exhibit that draws rich stories of Hartford's historic North End neighborhood. Through a graphic-novel style, the five-part exhibit journeys through the various aspects of the North End neighborhood, highlighting the cultural melting pot that many immigrant communities call home. Hartford artist Samuel Ferri’s installment titled Drawn Here: A Community Story is prom
Apr 8
How the Artist of Color Accelerate Fellowship is Dismantling Barriers for Local Artists
By Kaitlin Martinez Hartford, April 6, 2026 Hartford’s vibrant public art scene reflects a city rich in creativity and color. Organizations like Artists of Color Accelerate (AOCA) champion this movement by fostering a supportive ecosystem where emerging talent can thrive. Intended to dismantle systemic barriers and facilitate access to new talent and artists, AOCA’s year-long fellowship program helps budding artists find a collaborative network of art organizations and profe
Apr 6
New funding boosts Hartford Performs' art integration programs in local schools
By Serenity LaChance Photo courtesy: Hartford Performs photo gallery Hartford, March 28, 2026 Hartford Performs received a one-time appreciation grant from the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation , previously known as the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. In 2025, the Foundation begun distributing $6 million in grant funding to local arts and culture nonprofit organizations in Hartford. Sarah Asmar, Advancement Director for Hartford Performs, said the grant is parti
Mar 28
Art Lovers mourn the closing of Parkville Art Gallery
By Gulian Marconi & Roz Green Hartford, March 5, 2026 Rising operational costs and skyrocketing rent among other factors has led to the closing of the Parkville Art Gallery in the Parkville neighborhood in Hartford early this month. The gallery opened it's doors to local artists in the area in September 2024. Intended to serve as an artistic refuge and community event space for local art lovers, this gallery has displayed the works by numerous Hartford artists. Miguel Jose M
Mar 5
Hartford School Crowned 2026 African American History Bee Champions
By Camilo M. Benitez McDonough Middle School students pose with their trophy Hartford, February 22, 2026 McDonough Middle School students cheerfully took the trophy home after an afternoon of fervent competition and trivia and participating eighth graders from Hartford waiting in anticipation for the final call that would crown the winners. Four Hartford-area schools participated in a spirited trivia challenge at the fifth annual African and African American History Bee h
Mar 2
Connecticut Museum Hosts Valentine’s Day Event for Local Families
By Ayanna Kelley-Fraser Valentine's day cards made by children for their loved ones at the Connecticut museum of history and culture. Hartford, February 11th, 2026 While couples were stressing over dinner reservations and finding babysitters, the Connecticut Museum of History and Culture opened its doors to local families and their children for an annual event called ‘Valentine’s for Kids.’ Children huddled around glitter-strewn tables; scattered around were all kinds of art
Mar 1
Hartford Club Runs Donation Drive for Hurricane Melissa Survivors
By Linda Petersen and Daniela Fortuna The West Indian Social Club members accept a check from a donor. Hartford, December 19, 2025 The West Indian Social Club is conducting a donation drive for those impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The drive, which began earlier this year, is collecting medical supplies, essentials resources, and pre-packaged food in a drop box. Their efforts serve as an extension of the Connecticut’s Caribbean Disaster Relief Coalition, which unites Caribbe
Dec 25, 2025
CT’s Secretary of State talks about civic courage and representation in a new documentary
By Rayna Oakley & Emma Gutfleisch Promotional flyer for the documentary screened at the University of Hartford. Hartford, December 19, 2025 Stephanie Thomas’s political journey began with an intention to evoke a genuine sense of duty and responsibility that comes from civic literacy. Through intimate interviews and fly-on-the-wall footage, Voice in the Room offers a rare look at the high-stakes environment of Connecticut’s chief elections supervisor. As the first African Ame
Dec 19, 2025
Yunie Mojica Takes the Stage to Commemorate 55 Years of Jackie McLean
By Emma Gutfleisch Performance by Yunie Mojica (also known as YunieMo). Hartford, December 16, 2025 The Artist Collective celebrated its 55th anniversary honoring the late Jackie McLean’s legacy, which he co-founded with his wife, Dollie McLean and other artists. The Collective’s alumna, Yunie Mojica (also known as YunieMo) performed on this occasion to pay her tributes to the legend and commemorate Hartford’s one of its kind arts and cultural organization dedicated to sup
Dec 16, 2025
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