Hamden, CT—Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is proud to announce that it received a $20,000 grant from the Honda USA Foundation to expand its Breaking Free program, an innovative arts-integrated residency designed for students with disabilities. Launched in 2021, Breaking Free brings inclusive, mobility-focused arts experiences to students aged 11–22 at three specialized schools across
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Arts for Learning CT Receives New and Renewed Grant Support to Advance Arts Learning Across the State
Hamden, CT—Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is proud to announce the receipt of several recent grant awards from public and private funders. These awards will strengthen and expand access to high-quality arts learning experiences for students across the state. The Connecticut Office of the Arts, through the CT Arts Endowment Fund, has awarded AFLCT a
Arts for Learning CT Receives $10,000 Grant from Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to Expand Arts Learning at Teachers’ Memorial Middle School
Hamden, CT—Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is proud to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut’s Norwich Youth Fund to support its “Tell Your Story @ Teachers’ Memorial” initiative. This program will bring culturally responsive, curriculum-connected arts workshops to every Teachers’ Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School student
Arts for Learning CT Receives $20,000 Grant from Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to Support Equity-Driven Arts Education in New London
Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is proud to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to continue supporting the Higher Order Thinking Schools program at Regional Multicultural Magnet School (RMMS) in New London. Now entering its fourth year at RMMS, the HOT Schools initiative brings culturally responsive, arts-integrated
Arts for Learning CT Receives $10,000 Grant from the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation to Support Program at Hamden Middle School
Hamden, CT – Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation to support Tell Your Story @ Hamden Middle School, an arts learning initiative designed to strengthen students’ social and emotional resilience through creative expression. Launched in 2021, Tell Your
Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $5,000 Grant from Near & Far Aid to Support Higher Order Thinking Schools Programming
Hamden, CT— Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Near & Fair Aid to support Higher Order Thinking Schools programming at program schools in Fairfield County, including Concord Magnet School, Roxbury Elementary School, and Wolfpit Integrated Arts School. This funding will help continue arts
Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $2,500 Grant from Town Fair Tire Foundation
Hamden, CT — Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Town Fair Tire Foundation to support its general operations. This generous contribution will help AFLCT continue providing high-quality arts learning experiences to students and communities across Connecticut. For more than 40 years, AFLCT
Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $100,000 Grant from Pincus Family Foundation
Hamden, CT— Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is thrilled to announce a $100,000 grant from the Pincus Family Foundation to support its mission to inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts. This grant, which provides general operating support for two years, marks a significant increase from previous years and underscores the foundation’s
Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $5,000 Grant from NewAlliance Foundation to Support Higher Order Thinking Schools Programming
Hamden, CT— Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the NewAlliance Foundation to support Higher Order Thinking Schools programming at Church Street Elementary School and Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School. This funding will help expand arts-integrated learning opportunities for students, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and
Arts for Learning CT Awarded $5,000 Grant from the Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation to Support Social-Emotional Learning at Griswold Elementary School
Hamden, Connecticut—Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee to support “Beloved Community” – Social and Emotional Learning in Kensington, an innovative arts-based program at Griswold Elementary School during the 2025-2026 school year. The “Beloved
From Transformation to Theater: The Story of Anthony DePoto and innerAct Theatre
When you meet Anthony DePoto, one thing becomes clear: his energy is boundless. As a Teaching Artist with Arts for Learning Connecticut and the founder of innerAct Theatre, Anthony has spent years shaping young minds through the transformative power of theater. His journey—from an introverted child to a dynamic educator and entrepreneur—is as inspiring as
Arts for Learning CT Receives $7,500 Grant from Farmington Community Chest to Support Arts Learning in Local Schools
Hamden, Connecticut—Arts for Learning CT is excited to announce a $7,500 grant award from the Farmington Community Chest. This funding supports dynamic arts learning initiatives at West Woods Upper Elementary and East Farms School, providing students with immersive creative workshops and live performances during the 2024-25 school year. This initiative will bring professional Teaching Artists into classrooms for