About this project
Hartford, CT has one of the most vibrant cultural scenes in the region. Yet, for all the cultural outlets available, an overwhelming majority fall out of financial range for residents of this city. The Center without Walls Concept will take advantage of every nook and cranny in the city to present music, poetry, theater, dance, workshops, and just plain ole conversations to areas where mainstream arts organizations do not go. Admission to all of our events will be affordable with a minimum of "what you can pay."
Our first project was an artist residency by Internationally renown printmaker, Favianna Rodriguez. During her stay Favianna held two workshop with local youth, gave a talk on artists and their roles as social change makers as well as talks with local neighborhood groups and students. In collaboration with a local university, her work was hung in a local community gallery. It was estimated that her residency reached upto 1,000 residents. None of her events had an admission cost.
100% of all monies received will go to towards program development: artist fees, marketing, and space rental.
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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on August 31, 2010.
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Lifetime Founding Member - All of our Founding Members names will be listed on all literature pieces • our everlasting gratitude
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all of the above, plus a pair of CWW Passes, giving you and a guest FREE ACCESS to all shows and workshops
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all of the above, plus a signed print commemorating our first year
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Labeled an "arts fiend" by the local A&E Weekly, Luis Cotto is an Arts Administrator who specializes in the cultures of the Diaspora. He splits his time as an at-home dad for his son Angel and as Minority Leader for Hartford, CT's City Council where he is known for his arts advocacy and advocacy for Hartford's parks system.
Along with his sisters, Luis co-founded La Paloma Sabanera Coffeehouse & Bookstore. Before selling the Coffeehouse in 2008, La Paloma Sabanera was featured in Latina Magazine, Hispanic Trends Magazine, The New York Times, as well as Claridad in Puerto Rico.
Luis also works as an independent consultant on all aspects of arts programming, marketing and development.
