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Mission Statement

AIC - Mission Statement

Our mission at Arts In CT is to promote and provide holistic arts programs to the community. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that encompasses various art forms, including consumer arts, martial arts, beauty arts, performing arts, visual arts, horticulture, and more. By embracing the power of creativity, we aim to inspire, educate, and empower individuals to explore and engage with the arts, fostering personal growth, community connection, and cultural enrichment for all.


Vision Statement

AIC - Vission Statement

“We want to see art in all forms of education, deleting all social and economic barriers, and empowering children to not allow anything to stop them from being the best artist possible.”

Community Specific Goals

our story

The highest caliber of artistic in CT

Growing up in Gary, IN, my family struggled financially after my mom was laid off from her job with US Steel. As a teen, I loved to sing! I was constantly singing at home, just driving everyone crazy. Eventually, my mom found a program to support my talents, and she enrolled me in the Gifted and Talented program, where I fell in love with musical theater. I looked forward to spending my Saturdays at the program because it was a meeting place for people with similar passions.
One day, my chorus teacher surprised me with a ticket to the Broadway show, “Mama, I Want to Sing,” which came to Gary on tour. With tears running down my cheeks, I watched the performers on stage. I imagined myself also performing on the big stage.
That show helped me find my life’s passion – To perform on Broadway! Although everyone laughed at my dreams, I was not deterred. Before my father’s passing, he recorded a video of me. He asked, “What do you want to do in your life?” I responded, “I want to perform on Broadway.”
In 2016, I created the nonprofit organization, Arts in CT, to help and support local children in Connecticut with a passion to perform, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Everyone deserves the opportunity to perform, like I did in high school, and they should not be limited to singing and theater. Instead, I include all forms of arts, such as edible, visual, performing, and techno arts, and I provide opportunities for professionals to teach children how to develop their gifts.
My promise to my father came true in May 2006, when I performed on Broadway in an Off Broadway Show, with my mom watching in the audience. After the show, I stood outside, took in the Broadway lights, and was proud of myself for accomplishing my childhood dream. That electrifying feeling activated my new passion for helping other children pursue and accomplish their big dreams.

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Why Choose Arts in CT?

We are very proud of our achievements and we can assure you that regardless of which art branch you choose our mission is to inspire students to achieve their goals.We aim to motivate, encourage and equip our graduate to succeed.
After School Program
Library Programs
Live Performance
Senior Programs
Art Class
Outreach Enrichment Program

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Our History

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2016 Arts in CT
Non Profit Organziation

In 2016, I created the nonprofit organization, Arts in CT, to help and support local children in Connecticut with a passion to perform, regardless of their socioeconomic background. 

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2016 Arts in CT
Non Profit Organziation

In 2016, I created the nonprofit organization, Arts in CT, to help and support local children in Connecticut with a passion to perform, regardless of their socioeconomic background. 

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2016 Arts in CT
Non Profit Organziation

In 2016, I created the nonprofit organization, Arts in CT, to help and support local children in Connecticut with a passion to perform, regardless of their socioeconomic background. 

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A Legendary Community

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A Legendary Community

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