An arts education collaborative serving students in the Hartford Public School system. Mission Hartford Performs connects all Hartford Public School students to quality arts experiences that advance student learning and deepen engagement in community. Our Vision: The arts are integral to student success in Hartford Public Schools. Description: We send visiting artists into schools to teach curriculum in creative new ways. We take kids out to area arts organizations to ensure they experience professional dance, music, theater and museums. And we provide teachers with professional-learning opportunities that help them use art techniques in their classrooms. We serve only the Hartford Public Schools and this year we'll be delivering about 850 programs to 14,000 students in 32 PreK-Grade 8 schools.