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From: Winnie Wong, Real Art Ways <ww...@realartways.org>
Subject: Press Release: Community Meeting Regarding Real Art Ways Expansion Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Winnie Wong

Director of Marketing and Communications

Phone: 860-232-1006 x126

Email: ww...@realartways.org

Community Meeting Regarding

Real Art Ways Expansion Project

HARTFORD, CT.Real Art Ways will host a community meeting to share details and gather public input regarding the expansion and renovation of the facility at

56 Arbor Street. The expansion project is supported by the State of Connecticut, including funds from the Community Investment Fund 2030 (Round 3).


Planned expansion and improvements include:


● Four Cinema Screens: More movies, film festivals, and discussions

● A Dedicated Live Arts Space: More concerts, performances, and readings

● Five Galleries: New work from emerging and established artists

● A New Cafe: A gathering place for conversation and connection

● Flex Space: Educational and workshop spaces

● Infrastructure Repairs


Improvements will ensure the sustainability of Real Art Ways, increase service capacity, and provide a positive long-term impact on the neighborhood through new jobs and increased programming.


Community Input

In accordance with our commitment to the Community Engagement Process, Real Art Ways will host this public meeting to provide detailed information on the project scope and activities and listen to and record input from community members and interested parties.


Meeting Information

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Location: Real Art Ways Building Lobby, 56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT 06106


This meeting is open to all members of the public. Representatives from the Community Investment Fund, the Connecticut General Assembly, and municipal officials have also been invited to attend.


For more information, visit www.realartways.org.


Media should send inquiries to Winnie Wong at ww...@realartways.org.

About Real Art Ways

Real Art Ways is a vibrant contemporary arts organization with programs in visual arts, performing arts, cinema, and education. The organization got its start in the fall of 1975 when a group of artists set up a live-work space in downtown Hartford. The organization is one of the United States' best-respected artist-oriented organizations, with support for artists and connections with the community as core values. Real Art Ways is particularly notable for the excellence of its presentations. One example: Real Art Ways has presented 48 MacArthur “Genius” grantees (including 24 who are artists of color), more than any other arts organization in the country.

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