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Why Arts for Learning Connecticut?
Since 1979, Arts for Learning Connecticut has envisioned a statewide community where the arts are valued for their capacity to transform lives, and where every student is immersed in opportunities to imagine, create, and realize their full potential through the arts. Working together with artists, educators, and community leaders, we believe that we can transform teaching and learning in our state—and help build a brighter, more beautiful Connecticut.
Latest News
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Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $50,000 Grant from Honda USA Foundation to Expand Arts Access for Students with Disabilities
Hamden, CT — May 31, 2026 — Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT) has received a $50,000 grant from the Honda USA Foundation in support of Breaking Free: Kinesthetic and Sensory Learning through the Arts, an arts-integrated residency program serving students with disabilities. The award represents a significant increase from the Foundation’s 2025 grant of $25,000…
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Arts for Learning Connecticut Awarded $6,500 Grant from M&T Charitable Foundation to Support HOT Schools in Waterbury
Hamden, CT — April 24, 2026 — Arts for Learning Connecticut is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $6,500 grant from the M&T Charitable Foundation to support its Higher Order Thinking (HOT) Schools program in Waterbury, Connecticut. This funding will support the continued implementation of HOT Schools at Reed and Kingsbury Schools in…
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Family Arts Festival Photos!
The second annual Family Arts Festival brought together families, Teaching Artists, performers, community partners, and supporters from across Connecticut for a day filled with creativity, movement, music, storytelling, and hands-on artistic exploration. Hosted by Arts for Learning Connecticut at the West Hartford Senior Center, the Festival transformed the space into a vibrant community arts experience…
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From historical character acting to improvised community plays, international storytelling to hip hop poetry, traditional Ghanaiin dance to Flamenco, roots rock, jazz, Japanese taiko, and so much more—our artists can do anything.
Testimonials
Hear from our students, teachers and school leaders
“Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm, creative spirit and passion for combining the arts and literacy – our students have been so inspired by your presence.”
“I truly appreciate your work and admire the way you interact with the kids. The amount of effort you put into learning the topic and making it relevant to what we were doing in class was clearly evident and impressive … my students were truly engaged and learning. I can’t wait to work with you again and I will be recommending you to everyone I can.”
“Thank you so much for the superb program you presented at the Riverdale Public School . The students and faculty were captivated by your charismatic storytelling through acting, music and imagery. We feel very fortunate to have had your program presented to our students.”
“Rachna performed at our school and she was universally LOVED by all the students and staff. Her presentation was visually stunning and included beautiful music, but also contained connections to science, theatre, history, storytelling, sign language, and an abundance of content areas that made the show engaging for EVERYONE, K-8. We were SO lucky to have this prestigious performer at Odyssey this morning and you are very lucky to have her on your AFLCT roster.”
“The Teaching Artists helped us to consider more current aspects of migration along with the history that we were trying to teach. The connection was powerful for the students especially when they connected it to their own family and a journey they may have had to America.”
“Pushing students to think creatively and connect ideas from math to self-reflection is a powerful tool in building meta-cognition. Students working through how they feel and expressing it through art allows them to tap into the thinking process in new ways.”
“I learned that if I pursue my dreams, I can do anything.”
“I learned that we can do whatever we put our mind to.”
“An amazing production whose artistry will stay with you and make you smile long after the performance. Stunning visuals, engaging audience participation, a rich tapestry of Native American storytelling, folklore and culture. Unforgettable!”
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