Event
Ceremonial Groundbreaking & Press Conference
Please join us as we break ground on our expansion and celebrate the future of Real Art Ways.
Program:
10:30 a.m. Light Refreshments
11:00 a.m. Press Conference and Ceremonial Ground Breaking
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tours and other activities (more announcements coming soon)
Enjoy an open house that features what Real Art Ways does best: movies, art, music and community!
Registration is not required, but it will help with our planning. Please take a moment to RSVP.
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Details:
Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Speaker of the House Matt Ritter, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, and other guests will join Real Art Ways’ Executive Director Will K. Wilkins and Board Chair Dr. Yedalis Ruiz to discuss the project and the impact that this expansion will have on the community and the State of Connecticut.
Mixashawn, multi-instrumentalist and longtime friend and collaborator of Real Art Ways, will share a land acknowledgment.
Pianist Michael Carabello will perform.
The press conference will be followed by a ceremonial groundbreaking (involving lots of popcorn!) and tours of the space.
All are invited. This event is free to the public.
