The CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half-Day Program provides high school students from the Capitol region and beyond with rigorous training in the arts. Students choose a major from six different arts disciplines: Dance, Music (instrumental or vocal), Musical Theater, Theater, Design & Theatre Production, and Visual Arts. All classes are taught by professional Artist-Instructors.
The Arts Half-Day Program has received many awards, including “Best Arts Magnet School” by the Arts Schools Network and “School of Distinction” by Magnet Schools of America. We are especially proud to be named the "2023 Outstanding Arts School" by the Arts Schools Network.
Areas of Study
Dance
Design & Production
Music
Musical
Theater
Theater
Visual
Arts
Interested in Attending?
Prospective Student Open House
Come to one of our Prospective Student Open Houses and learn more about our amazing program!
Open House Dates:
Saturday December 6, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Theater of the Performing Arts
Snow Date: December 13, 2025
Saturday January 17, 2025
1:30 PM 2:30 PM
Recital Hall
We Invite you to stay for the "Make Art Change the World" performances following the open house.
Snow Date: January 24, 2026
Wednesday January 28, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
This will be a virtual session. Registration link will be available soon.
Saturday March 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Theater of the Performing Arts
All information sessions (except for virtual) will be at the Learning Corridor Campus. Free parking is in the garage with the entrance on Brownell St.
Registration is encouraged but only required for the virtual event.
Register
Application Process
Acceptance to the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half-Day Program is done through a lottery conducted by the Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) and the CT State Department of Education (CSDE). If you’re a student entering Grades 9-12 and you’re serious about the arts, please apply. Tuition is covered by participating school districts, and transportation is provided by CREC.