Hartford Youth Art Renaissance
It’s Only Natural
May 7 – May 29, 2022
The 49th Annual Hartford Youth Art Renaissance (HYAR) represents a dynamic collaboration with Hartford Public Schools art classrooms. The exhibition is a celebration of our city’s talented students, educators, and families. The collective works serve as a vision of hope toward a more equitable future. The exhibition is on view in our galleries and online. Click play below to watch.
The Wadsworth thanks its generous funders of School and Teacher programs: Lincoln Financial Foundation, Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, SBM Charitable Foundation, S&S Worldwide, and Travelers. We extend gratitude to the entire Hartford Public Schools community for their tireless work.

A closing reception for families and supporters held on May 25 celebrated student artists with tours, live music and special guests.
Artwork detail: Fredelyn Espinal, Breakthrough Magnet School – South, Sayonara. Digital