Celebration of Young Writers Submission
Celebration of Young Writers Submission Form Are you submitting on behalf of a Young Writer?(Required) Yes No Author Name(Required) First Last Main Contact Name(Required) First Last Main Contact Phone(Required)Main Contact Email – student/school email not permitted(Required) Main Contact Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern […]
Celebration of Young Writers
About Emerging young voices in the literary arts are celebrated through an annual juried event, publication, and awards ceremony. Submission Feb 1 – March 22, 2026 Event May 30, 2026 Submitting Writing The 21st Annual Celebration of Young Writers empowers students to share their love of writing with the world. We invite all public, private, […]
Symphonix
SYMPHONIX Waterbury K-8 students, many of whom have never held an instrument before, experience the joy of playing, performing, and building community ties through music. Symphonix is a comprehensive in-school music program that will fundamentally change how 135 students in grades K–8 experience education. Launched in partnership with Children’s Community School, the program will introduce […]
ASAP! Celebrates
ASAP! CELEBRATES Thank you for participating in our momentous May 31st event celebrating founder JoAnne Torti’s remarkable legacy and the incredible work of young artists from across CT. Your support allows us to continue nurturing creativity, courage, and self-expression in the next generation of artists, innovators, and caretakers of our planet. Because of you, these […]
Summer Photography Intensive
Master 35mm cameras, develop film, and create prints in Hartford Art School’s professional darkroom! No digital shortcuts—just authentic, hands-on photography the traditional way. Spend your summer mastering the art of analog photography in a real university darkroom. Learn to shoot with film cameras, develop your own negatives, and create finished prints with your own hands. […]
We Rise
WE RISE Amplifying young voices, sparking community transformation. Middle schoolers explore social justice topics and activism through film, visual art, and storytelling in alignment with their academic studies. Led by artist and film producer Kimolee Eryn, We Rise is rooted in the idea that amplifying student voices allows them to see and act on their […]
Youth Ensemble
ASAP! YOUTH ENSEMBLE Young musicians ignite their passion for orchestral music and performance while forging lifelong friendships. The ASAP! Youth Ensemble brings together young string musicians from northwest Connecticut for four dynamic months of orchestral growth and creative collaboration. Students tackle challenging repertoire while building genuine friendships through innovative projects, field trips, performances, and exploring […]
General Template
General Template We are a Connecticut-based, women-led social profit institution recognized for high-quality, portable, immersive learning experiences. Our art-infused programs make learning joyful, meaningful, and intrinsically valuable for students. Schools today are struggling to meet students’ educational and developmental needs. Current educational and funding models are insufficient to address the challenges facing this generation of […]
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WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! MAILING ADDRESS ASAP!P.O. Box 15Washington Depot, CT 06794 PHYSICAL ADDRESS 6 Bee Brook RoadWashington Depot, CT 06794860-868-0740asap@asapct.org STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORAli Psomas, ali@asapct.org PROGRAM DIRECTORRochelle Lind, rochelle@asapct.org EDUCATION DIRECTORJenna Robb, jenna@asapct.org OPERATIONS COORDINATORSam Macary, sam@asapct.org PROGRAM ASSISTANTOlivia Showalter, olivia@asapct.org ASAP!P.O. Box 15Washington Depot, CT 06794 6 Bee Brook RoadWashington Depot, […]
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WHERE ART IGNITES LEARNING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7_8YR9Geeo We are a Connecticut-based, social profit institution recognized for high-quality, portable, immersive learning experiences. Our arts-infused programs make learning joyful, meaningful, and intrinsically valuable for students. Schools today are struggling to meet students’ educational and developmental needs. Current educational and funding models are insufficient to address the challenges facing this […]