Your Support Powers Hartford’s Arts

Artful Impact:

Stories of Impact

Every gift to the Greater Hartford Arts Council creates ripples of transformation throughout our community. Through our Stories of Impact, we showcase the real, tangible ways your support changes lives.

This video showcases the far-reaching impact of the Greater Hartford Arts Council through its strategic grant-making initiatives, showcasing transformative support provided to arts organizations in our community.

Watch this inspiring video of Anne Cubberly, the artist. And how, through our individual arts grant, she was given the gift of time, enabling her to craft six new giant puppets and six new costume characters.

This video highlights the impact of art within our community. Hydro, one of the many influential artists of the Greater Hartford region, shares his story on how art saved him.

This Video Shares Andre Rochester, 2022 New Voices Fellow. The New Voices Fellowship opened the door for Andre to combine his passion for the Arts with his desire to better understand the business side of the Arts

Ways You Can Give at the Greater Hartford Arts Council (GHAC) 

There are so many ways to support the work that happens at GHAC. Your gift goes directly to the arts ecosystem in Greater Hartford. GHAC is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all monetary donations are tax-deductible. 

    • One-Time Donation: Your one-time gift will help support our day-to-day operations  

    • Monthly Donations: Monthly recurring gifts provide steady, reliable support  

    • Donate in Honor or Memory of Someone: Whenever you donate on someone else’s behalf, they'll receive a card from us with the details of your generosity. 

    • Planned Giving Opportunities: Create a legacy through a planned gift, such as: bequests, stocks/stock transfers, bonds, mutual funds, IRA charitable rollovers, life insurance, and retirement assets. Please contact GHAC for more information. 

  • Workplace giving is an easy, safe, and cost-efficient way to make tax-deductible donations to GHAC. 

    • United Way Designations: If your company participates in an annual United Way campaign, you can designate GHAC as the recipient of your United Way donation. 

    • Employer Matching Gift Program: Many employers are matching employee donations dollar for dollar - greatly increasing the impact their employees are making to charitable causes! 

    • Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact GHAC to learn more about how we can partner together, to provide your workplace with exposure to highly engaged attendees. 

    • Workplace Campaigns: Offer employees the opportunity to make a charitable contribution at work in a variety of ways. Contacts GHAC for more details!  

  • Please remember Greater Hartford Arts Council in your estate plan for a specific dollar amount or percentage OR support Greater Hartford Arts Council through the gift of an appreciated asset.

     

    Donations of stocks & securities go to:

    Infinex Investments, Inc.

    538 Preston Avenue

    Meriden, CT 06450

    P: 800-987-9299

    F:  203-599-6001

     

    Account Name: Greater Hartford Arts Council

    Account Number: NFL-104637

    Clearing Number: 0443

Support the Arts. Strengthen Our Community.

The Greater Hartford Arts Council (GHAC) is the driving force behind a vibrant, resilient, and economically powerful arts community. We believe in the transformative power of the arts—not just as a cultural asset, but as a catalyst for social and economic change. Your support fuels local creativity, empowers artists, and ensures the arts remain a thriving part of our region’s identity.

  • The numbers tell a powerful story:

    • $169.7M in economic impact from arts and culture in 2022

    • 2,765 jobs supported by the arts sector

    • $39.6M in local and state tax revenue

    • $30.01 spent per person at every arts event, boosting restaurants, shops, and transportation

    Without local arts, nearly 60% of residents would travel elsewhere for cultural experiences—taking their spending with them. Supporting the arts means investing in a thriving local economy.

  • Art is more than entertainment—it shapes our community:

    • 89% of attendees say local arts foster community pride

    • 86.6% would feel a deep loss without access to arts and culture

    • 72% of employers rank creativity as a top skill for the modern workforce

    From inspiring young minds to building stronger neighborhoods, the arts create a sense of belonging and drive social change.

  • The arts also heal, restore, and uplift:

    • Nearly 50% of healthcare institutions use arts programs to improve patient outcomes

      Veterans rank creative therapies among the top four treatments for PTSD and reintegration

    GHAC is committed to expanding these benefits, ensuring that creativity remains accessible and impactful.

  • While the arts generate undeniable value, many artists and organizations face challenges:

    Limited funding and resources—GHAC provides essential grants, marketing support, and professional development

    Economic instability—We drive investment, create jobs, and reinforce financial sustainability for arts organizations

    By giving to GHAC, you help create a stronger, more connected, and culturally rich Greater Hartford. Every donation, sponsorship, and partnership fuels creativity and ensures that the arts continue to thrive for generations to come.