Things are looking different around here...
You're invited to join us on Tuesday, May 19, to discuss the Real Art Ways expansion project and share your input, questions, comments, and concerns. We would love to hear your voice and share more about the progress we're making with construction.
The expansion project is supported by the State of Connecticut, including funds from the Community Investment Fund 2030 (Round 3).
Community Meeting
📍 56 Arbor Street Lobby (entrance facing Arbor Street)
🗓️ Tuesday, 5/19, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
No registration is necessary.
All are welcome to attend!
More info at realartways.org
"A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus..." 🐙✨
Experience the breathtaking beauty of an Academy Award-winning documentary, MY OCTOPUS TEACHER, on the big screen.
As part of @scienceonscreen , we’re pairing this stunning film with expert scientific insight.
@trinitycollege Psychology Professor Dr. Elizabeth Casserly will lead a conversation on interspecies communication and what relating to such a fascinating creature can teach us about our own humanity.
Whether you're a science buff, a marine biology enthusiast, or looking to learn something on a Saturday afternoon, this is for you.
📍 @ctsciencecenter
🗓️ Saturday, June 13, 3 PM
$6-12 (discount for RAW members, seniors, & students)
🔗 in bio for tix
This screening is part of Science On Screen, an initiative of the @thecoolidge , with major support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
This screening series is supported by our media sponsor, @ctpublic .
Once again, our community has come through!
Challenge: We had 55 days to raise $555,000 - a HUGE undertaking.
Response: 408 donors responded with gifts and pledges totaling $577,449.
On top of that, there were 11th-hour major gifts that added another $250K.
Energized by this momentum, one of our challenge pool donors will continue to match “late” gifts - meaning, there is still time to make a new gift to our capital campaign!
We are so grateful for a community that believes in what we do and what we are continuing to build in Hartford. There is so much to look forward to!
Learn more about our capital campaign, and make a gift if you want to double your impact today: realartways.org/expansion/
Big thanks to BBE for doing the heavy lifting! We couldn’t be happier with the way things are going with construction. Every day, we see major progress and get more excited for what comes next. 🚜
#realartways #demo #hartford #construction #asmr #fyp
Just another day in the life of our demo era…removing the boiler under our building, stripping our old offices, retiring the seasoned projector…much thanks to the competent team from BBE, we’re making good progress and can’t wait to share what comes next!
Assets for Artists (A4A), with support from the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, is launching a 10-month capacity-building program designed to empower independent artists in the Greater Hartford region.
The new initiative provides 10 selected artists with critical resources for long-term career sustainability, including financial literacy training, business coaching, and peer networking.
Members of the cohort will receive financial support through a $5,000 project grant and a $10,000 unrestricted grant.
By focusing on low-to-moderate-income creatives and artists who have been historically underrepresented, the program aims to bridge economic disparities and strengthen the overall cultural ecosystem of Greater Hartford.
Deadline to apply:
Monday, June 1, at 5 pm
More info and to apply ➡️ assetsforartists.org/blog/2026-greater-hartford-cohort
We’re hiring!
Real Art Ways is looking for a curious, organized, and collaborative Part-Time Visual Arts Coordinator to join our team in Hartford.
We're in the midst of an exciting time (construction in 2026, reopening in 2027)! If you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two weeks look the same, and you're excited about supporting new ideas and creative initiatives, we want to hear from you.
Learn more about the role and apply via the link in our bio or go to ➡️ realartways.org/about/opportunities
#hiring #visualarts #hartford #jobs #realartways #connecticut #ctartsandculture
Today, right now
Lemuel Marc
cornet
Selendis Sebastian Alexander Johnson
vibraphone
Joe Morris
bass
Instantiations
Sunday, May 3
Real Art Ways
Hartford, CT
#instantiationsmusicseries
#instantiations
Up next is the final concert of Instantiations' 2025-2026 season.
🗓️ Sunday, May 3, 2:30 pm
📍 Hartford Ballroom, 56 Arbor St, Suite 401
Performing:
Selendis Sebastian Alexander Johnson - vibraphone
Lemuel Marc - trumpet
Joe Morris - bass
Many thanks to this season's artists, our upstairs neighbors in 56 Arbor, and our patrons for sticking with us during this year of transition.
Special shout-out to Lisa and Nate from The Hartford Ballroom for loaning us the space these last few Sundays. It is greatly appreciated!
More info & 🔗 in bio for tickets to the finale!
Photo of Selendis Sebastian Alexander Johnson by Peter Gannushkin
Photo of Lemuel Marc by Michael Rogers Photo of Joe Morris by Stephen Malagodi
Big thanks to Dr. Susan Masino from @trinitycollege and @oldgrowthforestnetwork for her continued advocacy work, shedding light on the natural ecosystems around us and our relationship with nature, and informing us about ways we can get involved with “wildland” protection @ctsciencecenter for @scienceonscreen . 1 screening down, 5 more to go! ✅ Special shout out to the very engaged audience members who came with plenty of great questions and a genuine desire to support the cause. The Science Center was the perfect space for watching PROFORESTATION and having this discussion. We are so grateful!
We are so exited to partner with Real Art Ways (@realartways ) for their next season of Science on Screen which combines a feature film & a thought-provoking talk from a notable area scientist!
This Saturday, April 25th Dr. Susan Masino will discuss the lifecycle of old-growth forests & how new models of conservation look to heal forest habitats 🌳✨
Following the talk, we will be showing Proforestation, a film that introduces a practice whereby some existing forests are allowed to evolve & adapt as Nature directs, with limited human intervention, & with benefits for climate, ecology, & health 🎬🍿
Explore more through the events page on our site!
SCIENCE ON SCREEN
This year, we'll present all six talks + films at the @ctsciencecenter .
Mark your calendar and get your advance tickets so we can save you a spot! All events are on Saturdays starting at 3pm.
4/25: Proforestation
6/13: My Octopus Teacher
7/18: Bringing Up Baby
8/15: Point Break
10/17: Agent of Happiness
11/7: Wall-E
🔗 in bio for more info
