Arts and culture bring people together. They help communities learn from one another and celebrate shared stories. But cultural spaces need support to keep their programs alive.
The Charter Oak Cultural Center has spent years creating a place where arts, education, and community come together. The 25th Annual Vision Awards Gala helps raise the funds that support these programs and honor people making a difference in culture, education, and social justice.
The gala will take place on May 4, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. Guests will enjoy a lively evening with a cocktail reception, dinner, performances by City School of the Arts students, and the Vision Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding community leaders.
When you attend, you help support programs that keep arts and culture thriving in Hartford.
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Join us for a magical evening at Charter Oak Cultural Center’s 25th ANNUAL VISION AWARDS GALA celebrating the 150th birthday of our historic home, the 25th anniversary of Rabbi Donna Berman and our 2026 Vision Awards honorees including:
RABBI MICHAEL PINCUS, Vision Award, Jewish Heritage
JACQUES LAMARRE, Vision Award, Arts & Education
JAY WILLIAMS, Vision Award, Social Justice