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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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Gerald Moore: Building Resilience and Creativity Through Art
For Gerald Moore, creativity isn’t just about producing beautiful works of art—it’s about transformation, storytelling, and rebuilding. A sculptor, teaching artist, and member of the Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT) Teaching Artist community, Gerald brings a lifetime of experience, passion, and empathy to his work with students and educators. Through his innovative interactive sculpture program,…
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Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $10,000 in Grants from Bank of America Foundation to Support Statewide Programming, Including Initiatives in Norwich
HAMDEN, CT — Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT), the state’s premier provider of arts-learning programs, is delighted to announce it has received $10,000 in combined grants from the Elizabeth Carse Foundation and the R. S. Gernon Trust, both administered by the Bank of America Foundation. This generous funding will support AFLCT’s mission to inspire young…
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Arts for Learning Connecticut Secures 2024 Supporting Arts Grant
Hamden, CT—Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT) proudly announces its receipt of a $2,387 2024 Supporting Arts Grant. This generous grant, provided by the Connecticut Office of the Arts under the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), will support AFLCT’s ongoing mission to inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts. John-Michael Parker,…
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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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