Greater Hartford Arts Council (GHAC)

Create - the create category focuses on investing in Arts organizations and artists to elevate the possibilities for success for creatives. Create investments will strengthen the creative economy and create collaborative experiences for strategic partners and the community through programs, workshops and events. This includes individual artist grants, the continuation and expansion of Hartford creates, and creative workforce programming.

Belong - the belong category focuses on expanding the diversity of audiences who engage in the art ecosystem, authentically building a community of acceptance and worthiness, and educating the sector through diversity, equity, inclusion, access, & justice training and activation. This includes grants that provide access to the Arts, the continuation of new voices, and developing opportunities for convening with the creative community

Evolve - the evolve category focuses on transforming the Hartford region into new englands premier creative destination. Coming out of the pandemic, evolve investments will redefine the experience, value and sustainability of the Arts, as well as develop opportunities for making the Arts a vehicle for community vitality. This includes Arts and wellness programming, sector-wide professional development, and developing opportunities for community investment in the Arts.