We’re delighted to feature Ben’s Lighthouse and its transformative programs in our Teaching Artist roster. Led by Executive Director Francine Wheeler, this extraordinary organization uses the power of art and performance to inspire empathy, self-awareness, and connection in children and teens. The Mission Behind the Light Ben’s Lighthouse was born out of an unimaginable tragedy—the
Hamden, Connecticut – Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is delighted to announce it has received a generous grant of $5,000 from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County. This funding, made possible through the Ann and George Petry Fund, Katherine and Willard McRae Fund, Elizabeth Swaim Middletown Fund, and Jean and Biff Shaw Fund, will support
Hamden, CT — Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is thrilled to announce a generous $10,000 grant award from the J. Walton Bissell Foundation. This funding supports AFLCT’s General Operating needs in the Hartford region, advancing its mission to inspire and enrich students’ lives through high-quality arts learning experiences. AFLCT’s programs bring diverse Teaching Artists into
Hamden, CT— Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is proud to announce it has received a generous $4,000 Community Grant from the American Savings Foundation. This funding will support the Higher Order Thinking Schools program at Ashford School, enabling students to engage in creative and meaningful educational experiences that integrate the arts into their everyday learning.
Hamden, CT— Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a $7,000 grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation’s Southbury Community Trust Fund. This funding will support the “Tell Your Story” workshops and performances at Pomperaug Elementary School in Southbury. “Tell Your Story” is a multi-faceted initiative bringing five diverse Teaching
Hamden, CT – Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is proud to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Grace J. Fippinger Foundation. This funding will support AFLCT’s arts learning programs in Fairfield County during the 2024-25 school year, helping to expand creative opportunities for students, educators, and teaching artists throughout the region. The
HAMDEN, CT — Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is excited to announce that it has received a $5,000 grant from the Norma and Natale Sestero Fund, administered by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. This generous funding will support “Express Yourself,” a cultural arts learning initiative to inspire creativity, foster cultural understanding, and enhance social-emotional
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 CT (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,
HAMDEN, CT — Arts for Learning CT (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. This generous funding will support AFLCT’s mission to inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts,
Hamden, CT—Arts for Learning CT (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,
This past summer, I had the privilege of participating in the Higher Order Thinking Schools Summer Gathering. This annual event brings educators, teaching artists, and arts advocates to explore innovative ways to integrate the arts into our classrooms. One of the sessions stood out as a truly transformative experience: The ArtBag Project—Play-Based Learning for Adventurous
HAMDEN, CT —Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 Community Response Grant from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. This generous grant will support AFLCT’s “Express Yourself” after-school programs at Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School in Southington, CT, and HALS Academy in New Britain, CT,
Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $5,000 Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Grant for “Express Yourself” After-School Programs