CT foundation awards $6M in grants in a show of support for theaters, museums and arts nonprofits

$6 million committed to local arts and culture organizations across the state

On Wednesday, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving announced its commitment of $6 million to invest in arts and culture in Connecticut. The financial commitment includes $4 million to 48 local arts and culture organizations, $1 million to the Artist of Color Accelerate program, $460,000 to launch the Greater Hartford Creatives Alliance and $400,000 for a partnership with CT Humanities. “Today specifically is about an investment and apprecia…

CT foundation awards $6M in grants in a show of support for theaters, museums and arts nonprofits

In a grand show of support for local theaters, museums, performance groups and other arts nonprofits, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has committed to granting $6 million to arts and culture organizations in the Greater Hartford area over the next two years. Through several new grant programs, the foundation is demonstrating the importance of arts and culture to the Hartford community. The programs also encourage collaboration, mentori…