Spring Hartford Events Grant Awards Announced
We're proud to award funding to 10 Greater Hartford organizations through the spring Hartford Events Grant program, which is made possible by support from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Recognizing the value that the arts bring communities, this program funds events that honor culture and traditions, build community, energize neighborhoods and support local businesses.
“We are constantly impressed by the quality and quantityof what the Arts and Culture community contributes to our region,” said GreaterHartford Arts Council CEO, Cathy Malloy. “The Hartford Events Grants give usthe opportunity to invest in organizations that truly make a difference bybringing people together through arts and culture, and making a significantimpact on the quality of life in our city.”
A panel of community volunteers evaluated proposals basedon the strength of the artistic focus of the event as well as its alignmentwith the Arts Council’s community impact goals.In total, 10 grants were given to local organizations, including:
Women Composers Festival of Hartford
Project: 2020 Women Composers Festival of Hartford, March 19-21, 2020
The Women Composers Festival of Hartford celebrates women composers through scholarly presentations, workshops, and performances. The 2020 festival will feature a world premiere composition by Melika Fitzhugh performed by Craft Ensemble.
Trinity College
Project: Trinity College International Hip Hop Festival, March 27-29, 2020
The annual festival, in its 15th year, is a student-run event that seeks to celebrate hip hop music and culture from around the world.
Hartford’s Proud Drill Drum and Dance Corp.
Project: 5th Annual East Coast Explosion, June 2020
The East Coast Explosion is the Drum and Dance Corp.’s annual Stomp the Violence drill, drum and dance competition. The event is designed to celebrate nonviolence, connect with civic leaders and the local police department.
To see a full list of recipients, please visit LetsGoArts.org/Recipients.
- Dan Deutsch, Marketing & Communications Manager
GHAC