Hartford Performs
Non-profit OrganizationsConnecticut, United States2-10 Employees
Hartford Performs is a nonprofit organization that brings professional teaching artists into schools to deliver curriculum through creative, arts-integrated instruction. The program places emphasis on exposing students to professional dance, music, theater, and museums by taking them to area arts organizations and by equipping teachers with professional-learning opportunities to apply art-based techniques in the classroom. The goal is to enrich learning experiences, support student development across subjects, and promote family engagement in learning at home. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, the organization serves district and nearby schools, reaching thousands of students annually and demonstrating through evaluation that its approach enhances classroom learning while adding joy to the school day. Hartford Performs operates within the nonprofit sector, working in partnership with school systems and artistic communities to integrate arts and cultural experiences into teaching. Its mission centers on improving curriculum outcomes through arts-infused learning and collaboration, positioning it as a connector between education and the broader arts ecosystem in the region.