Symphonix
SYMPHONIX Waterbury K-12 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 […]
Celebration of Young Writers
CELEBRATION OF YOUNG WRITERS An annual event highlighting the work of aspiring young artists through a public exhibition and award ceremony. ASAP!’s 21st Annual Celebration of Young Writers empowers students to share their love of writing with the world. Public, private, and homeschooled students from across Connecticut are invited to submit for a chance to […]
Summer Camp
SUMMER CAMP Where young people get creative, discover new interests, and make lifelong friends. Grades 1-6 Our camp is a unique opportunity for children in grades 1-6 to build friendships, get creative, and discover new interests. This year, we’re thrilled to offer drama, illustration, tie-dye, percussion, cooking, dance, jewelry-making, rock climbing, nature adventures, athletics, and […]
Summer Photography Intensive
Students in grades 9-12 learn black and white film photography at Hartford Art School In this immersive summer program at Hartford Art School (HAS), students learn how to use analogue technology in black and white photography, and develop a method for integrating this special process into their photographic work. A HAS photography professor guides students […]
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 […]
Contact
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 […]