Mission: The Greater Hartford Arts Council is a leader and catalyst for the promotion, fundraising and coordination of arts and heritage programs that help celebrate our diverse cultures, enliven the spirit, and enrich the economy of Connecticut’s Capital Region.
Background: In 1971, Hartford leaders incorporated the Greater Hartford Arts Council to conduct a united fund drive on behalf of five major arts institutions. Almost four decades later, the Arts Council’s United Arts campaign has grown to serve more than 150 arts, heritage, cultural and community groups annually. Its scope of service goes beyond dollars raised and grants made, supporting cultural community through umbrella marketing, advocacy, strategic planning, and technical assistance.
The Greater Hartford Arts Council is the largest, independent arts council in New England, runs the eighth largest United Arts’ fund in the country and is a national leader in diversified services and cultural promotions.
The Greater Hartford Arts Council has raised and invested more than $58 million for the arts for more than 38 years, helping to rank Greater Hartford in the top 6 percent of metropolitan areas in North America for its arts and culture. More information about the Greater Hartford Arts Council may be found at www.LetsGoArts.org.
Major Fundraiser:
United Arts Campaign: Feb. 4 to June 30
Volunteer/Intern Needs: Various projects depending upon volunteer or intern interests, including supporting our United Arts Campaign, research, maintaining database of business/industry, grant writing, project management, event coordination, and customer service in the Greater Hartford Welcome Center. Call (860) 525-8629 for more details.
Leadership:
Kate Bolduc, chief executive officer;
Rie Poirier-Campbell, chief operating officer.
Board of Directors, Officers and Executive Committee:
Jay S. Benet, board chair, (vice chairman and chief financial officer, Travelers Cos.);
Stephen M. Mulready, board president, (president, Blackpoint Associates);
J. Scott Fox, board vice president, (managing director and chief operating officer, Hartford Investment Management Co.);
Paul E. Guzzardi, board treasurer, (senior manager, Deloitte).
Contact Information:
The Greater Hartford Arts Council
PO Box 231436, Hartford, CT 06123-1436
Address: 45 Pratt St., Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 525-8629
www.LetsGoArts.org
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Kate Bolduc is CEO of the Greater Hartford Arts Council.
