On October 5, Connecticut writers are taking over all five galleries at Real Art Ways.
Each space or gallery will offer programming and prose. Real Art Ways allows for intimate discussions and readings – all under one roof. The “Festival” tab lists each gallery/space and its corresponding activities. The full programming lineup will be posted mid-summer.
Festival Committee
Jotham Burrello
Ken Cormier
Kelly Evans
Advisory Board
Sergio Troncoso
Mary Collins
Diane Vivona
Pieter Roos
Leslie McGrath
Colin Hosten
Briann Greenfield
Festival Staff
Kathryn Fitzpatrick
Paige Gainey
Alanna Levesque
Matt Maguda
Kelsey Murray
Alixandrea Tremont
Directions to Real Art Ways
Real Art Ways is located at 56 Arbor Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
From I-91 North or South
Take I-84 West in Hartford. Follow directions below.
From I-84 West or I-84 East
Take Exit 46 onto Sisson Avenue. Turn left onto Sisson Avenue. Turn left onto Capitol Avenue. Take the third right onto Arbor Street. Turn left at the big brick building, and then turn into the driveway marked with the RAW sign. Follow the drive to the back.
Event Parking
Free parking is available in the Real Art Way lot off of Arbor Street. Additional free street parking is available on Orange, Arbor, and Capitol Streets. (Always obey posted parking signs.)
Download the festival map here.
Anti-Harassment Policy
The Connecticut Literary Festival presents fun, smart, diverse, inclusive, and sometimes irreverent programming celebrating the written word, writers, and readers. Our fair features booksellers and magazines. Attendance is free and open to the general public, and as such, no disruptive or harassing behavior will be tolerated on festival grounds. If you are experiencing disruptive, discriminatory, or harassing behavior, please either find a festival staff member, contact us anonymously after the event via email, or call 9-1-1.
