"You taught my heart to sing" Tribute Processional for founder Jackie McLean's Memorial at the Artists Collective on May 17, 2006. Performed by the Collective's "Eclipse" Choreographer's Workshop, choreographed by instructor A'Qiida Gilbert.
Mural created by 2007 summer program participants as a set back drop
for the end of program performance "Olivia and the Children of Hope"
An urban adaptation of Oliver Twist.
City of Hartford honorary street dedication in memory of Founder Jackie McLean, installed May 19, 2007
Wynton Marsalis with Youth Jazz Orchestra students after his benefit
concert for musicians of New Orleans held at the Collective.
Gerri Allen master workshop sponsored by Hartford Jazz Society with special guest rhythm, jazz dancer Maurice Chestnutt.
The cast of Raisin Cane starring Jasmine Guy, featuring John Blake, Avery Sharpe and Kevin Sharpe respond to audience questions following their performance at the Artists Collective.
Up with People master workshop for the After School Program, sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus visits the Artists Collective.
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus' mission is to foster artistic
expression among America's youth with its state of the art studio on
wheels.
2008 Student Events and Programs
Winter Workshops begin January 7
Music Student Showcase
Saturday May 17 *performance time TBA
Piano Student Recitals
May 1 - 16 *performance times TBA
Yaboo Rite of Passage Ceremony
Sunday, June 1
Student Showcase Festival
June 3, 5, 7
Workforce Development Summer Youth Employment Training Program/Camp Culture
June 23 – August 1
O-H-A-T-A-C
Open House At The Artists Collective
Sunday, November 23
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Kwanzaa / Christmas Celebration
TBA
2008 Special Events
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater
The internationally acclaimed, Chicago based dance company returns
to the Artists Collective with a new and exciting performance that has
captured audiences nationally through the expression of the
African American aesthetic that Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is heralded for.
Sunday March 2 at 4:00 pm
Tickets: $20 advance purchase Artists Collective members, students and seniors,
$25 advance general, and $30 at the door.
* Master workshop – Saturday, March 1st * 3:00-4:30 p.m.
$10 non-members, special discount rate for groups of ten or more, call (860) 527-3205
for more information.
The Jackie McLean International Arts Festival
May 16 and May 17
In collaboration with The Hartt School Community Division, University of Hartford and the City of Hartford:
Friday, May 16: Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford
5:00-7:00 p.m. - Featuring performances by:
♫ Artists Collective African Connection
♫ The Hartt School Community Division, University of Hartford
♫ Artists Collective Choreographer's Workshop
♫ Artists Collective Jackie McLean Youth Jazz Orchestra
♫ The Jackie McLean Institute Big Band and Ensemble
Free Event
Saturday, May 17: Artists Collective, 1200 Albany Avenue, Hartford
♫ 10: 00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Artists Collective Music Student Showcase Free event
♫ 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.: Panel Discussion featuring: Gil Noble, producer, host "Like It Is", Amiri Baraka, poet, playwright,
activist, Dr. Acklyn Lynch, author and noted historian of African American political thought, popular culture, author and Dr. James
Conyers, Director of the African studies department, Kean University, New Jersey will discuss the life, music, social and political
significance of Jackie McLean - Free event
♫ 8:00 pm: Concert featuring: Saxophone Salute: Kris Allen, Abe Burton, Jimmy Greene, Kris Jensen, Antoine Roney, Lummie Spann,
Julius Tolentino with Seth Lewis, bass, Benito Gonzales, piano and Jonathan Barber on drums.
Rene' McLean and the Jackie McLean Dynasty Band: Steve Davis, Dr. Eddie Henderson, Alan Palmer, Phil Bowler, and Eric McPherson
with Special Guest Amiri Baraka
Concert is $15.00 general admission
Call (860) 527-3205 for more information
2008 Jammin' Jazz Getaway Concert Series
Gary Bartz Quartet
Saturday April 26th – 8:00 pm
Master Workshop Saturday April 26 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Most ticket prices for Jammin Jazz Concerts are:
$23 advance purchase AC members, students, seniors and Greater Hartford Arts Council Let's Go members
$27 advance general admission
$35 at the door
Tickets available at the Artists Collective * Integrity -n- Music, Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield * Japanalia Eiko, Farmington Ave., West Hartford Center, Y Not Wireless, Burr Corners, Manchester.
Note: Advance ticket prices for all Artists Collective special events are honored up until the day of the performance, excluding Sunday, until 2pm. Call (860) 527-3205 for more information.
The Goodwin Hotel – “Hartford’s Landmark Boutique Hotel” – is pleased to partner with The Artists Collective.
If you require overnight accommodations during your visit to Hartford, please call 800-922-5006 or 860-246-7500, and request the “ARTIST” rate. This rate is available for Superior One and Two Bedded rooms. Based on availability, rate does not include tax. Please visit www.goodwinhotel.com for more information about the hotel’s services.