2008 Summer Program Finale performance "The King in Me"
South Africa's Musical Ambassador, Hugh Masakela in concert.
Nationally renowned artist and social activist, Sidewalk Sam coordinates an outdoor art project with 2009 summer program participants.
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble Performance
Music Coordinator Obie Gereau with piano student during Music Showcase 2009
Wynton Marsalis with Youth Jazz Orchestra students after his benefit
concert for musicians of New Orleans held at the Collective.
Artists Collective African Connection, Drum call to Order launching the 2009 Jackie McLean International Arts Festival at the main branch Hartford Public Library
Artists Collective Eclipse Choreographer's Workshop
Our babies
2010 Student Events and Programs
2:00 pm
10:00 am
6:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
Saturday, June 12 (two Performances)
11:00 am and 5:00 pm
2:00 pm
Jackie McLean International Arts Festival 2010
The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the Hartt School
In Collaboration with the Artists Collective Celebrates Black History Month
Amiri Baraka & word–music ensemble Blue Ark
Wednesday, February 3 - 7:30 pm, Artists Collective Theater
Amina Baraka, Rene’ McLean, Reeds, Rudy Walker, Drums,
Alan Palmer, Piano, Calvin Jones, Bass, Dwight West, Vocals
$15 general admission, $10 students w/ID
Tickets available at the University of Hartford
Call (860) 768-4228 for more information.
Rennie Harris PureMovement
Sunday, March 21 4:00 pm
North Philadelphia native Rennie Harris founded Rennie Harris PureMovement,
a Hip Hop dance company is dedicated to preserving and disseminating Hip Hop
Culture. The goal is to provide audiences with a sincere view of the essence and spirit
of Hip Hop, rather than the commercially exploited stereotypes.
Rennie Harris is well versed in the vernacular of Hip Hop which includes the various techniques of B-boy (misnomer "break dancing"), house dancing, stepping and other styles that have emerged spontaneously from the urban, inner cities of America. he has brought these "social" dances to the "concert" stage, creating a cohesive dance style that finds a cogent voice in the theater. He is a powerful spokesperson for the significance of "street" origins in any dance style.
Tickets available at: Artists Collective (860) 527-3205
* Japanalia, Farmington Ave, Hartford * Integrity –n- Music, Silas Deane HWY., Wethersfield
$15 advance purchase Artists Collective members, students, seniors and GHAC Let’s GO Members
$20 advance general
$25 at the door
Special group rates available
*Advance ticket prices will be honored until 4:00 pm Saturday, March 20, 2010
Note: Advance ticket prices are honored until the day of the performance, excluding Sunday, until 2:00 p.m.