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My wife and I come to HCA for theater, art openings, special events, and concerts. It’s become a huge and really fulfilling part of our lives. And we are so appreciative for what the arts did for our kids. We support the scholarship fund because we want to be sure that others have the opportunities that our own kids had.
- Kurt Fliegauf
Thank you for your vision
As the leading cultural arts center of our region, each year the HCA serves 12,000 people from Hopkinton and over 100 surrounding communities. Your support is transformative, making the difference for thousands of lives.
Make a difference with an HCA partnership
The HCA offers theater, dance and music performances, exhibits local students as well as nationally-renowned artists, and provides more than 200 educational programs for our community.
Your tax-deductible gift makes activities like these possible:
- Free Shakespeare Under the Stars
- Free Sunset Jazz in our amphitheater
- Children's entertainment series
- Classical music concerts
- Open mics and jazz jams
- Gathering spaces for artists and community groups
- The sky’s the limit!
And everyone has access to our classes and performances through our scholarship and Arts Pass programs.
Donations through Matching Funds
Many employers offer matching contributions if you make donations directly from your payroll check to registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Contact your employer’s benefits administrator for more information.
Upcoming events
23FebAfro Dance Workshop with SIMDACA African Dance Academy + More Info Afro Dance Workshop with SIMDACA African Dance Academy February is Black History Month and the perfect time to kick off the HCA's new Arts Around the World cultural series. Have fun dancing and learning about the history of African dance with the SIMDACA African Dance Academy. This workshop is designed for all ages from 4 to 125! SIMDACA African Dance Academy is led by Chefiatou Tokou. Chefiatou is from Togo, west Africa. She is a natural born dancer who has been teaching and performing for years. She infuses her fun, unique, and creative personality through her dance. She performs and conducts dance workshops all over the New England area. She specializes in traditional, afro gospel, contemporary, cultural and modern African dance for all age groups. She is the owner of SIMDACA. You can follower her work @chefiatou or learn more at www.simdaca.com. Watch. $10 per person, FREE for HCA Members Tickets: $10 General Admissions, $0 for members February 23 (01:00 pm-02:00 pm)
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28Feb28MarDigital Photography II + More Info You are comfortable with your camera and you want more! In this class we will explore the use of intermediate camera controls such as metering (spot, matrix, center weight), exposure and exposure compensation, ISO, aperture and shutter priority. We will take an in-depth look at manual focus and its use, fill flash and flash modes, as well as controlling motion, composition, and many other intermediate and advanced techniques. You should be familiar with your camera (also, bring your camera manual to class) and be ready for some in-depth photographic training. Instructor: Steve McGrath Thursdays 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 & 3/28 from 6 pm - 8 pm February 28 - March 28 (06:00 pm-08:00 pm)
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01Mar05AprFriday Arts Club - Session 2 + More Info Instructors: Sarah Alexander, Marion Buricatu, Cathy Howe Each week, alternating teachers will lead a new project for you to try out. Based on students' interests, we will work with a variety of media, including embroidery, pen & ink, mixed media, painting, and sculpture. Each session is 6 classes. Walk over option available for Hopkins students Ages: 9 - 11 Fridays, 2:45 - 4:45pm Session 2: 3/1 - 4/5 (Note: 3/22 Early Release Day schedule: 12:30 - 2:30pm) March 01 - April 05 (02:45 pm-04:45 pm)
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01Mar05AprPaint, Draw & Sculpt - Session 2 Fri + More Info Through fun and active projects students will create unique pieces of art. Between drawing, photography, model magic clay, and mixed media sculptural projects. Students will have a unique, exciting, and challenging learning experience. Fridays: 6 classes March 01 - April 05 (04:00 pm-05:00 pm)
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01MarFirst Friday Open Mic + More Info First Friday Open Mic at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts
Join us at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts for our First Friday Open Mic with host and singer-songwriter Jack Byrne. Singers, players, songwriters, poets, and storytellers of all ages are invited to perform. Sign-ups now available online. March Feature: Gentle Temper is Ryan Meier and Marion Earley, an ocean-folk duo with a blues tide from the bay of Boston, MA. Marion and Ryan met while attending college in Boston and began writing and playing together in August of 2016. Their live sound builds on a sturdy foundation of lyrical storytelling, animated harmonies & a steady undercurrent of dynamics. Gentle Temper have opened for nationally touring acts LOLO, Ballroom Thieves, Bombadil, and 2014 NPR Favorite New Artist The Family Crest. They've had the pleasure of performing in support of various charities and foundations, including the Chikumbuso Women and Orphans Project, Casa Myrna Vazquez Inc., The American Civil Liberties Union and Relay for Life. The duo was featured on NBC10’s “Boston’s Bucket List” as winners of the Lizard Lounge Main Event in July 2018 and was featured in the Top 15 of WBUR 90.9’s local NPR Tiny Desk Favorites in that same year. They have additionally been nominated for Best New Artist in The 2018 Boston Music Awards. Their debut album “Our Warm Red Light” was released on October 7th, 2018. www.gentletemper.com Sign-ups 7:00pm, Music 7:30pm Online Sign-up: https://www. $5 at the door, FREE for HCA Members March 01 (07:00 pm-09:00 pm)
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