a 10 month community of practice for artists, cultural workers, and visionary leaders
Through this cohort-based model, Mutual Aid Hartford provides a container for deepening the culture of mutual aid, solidarity economics, and principles of care in Hartford, specifically and Connecticut, broadly.
Cohort members will gather with practitioners from across the country & state during a six-week intensive learning lab. From that foundation, the cohort will design and execute mutual aid projects, growing networks of solidarity and care in Hartford and beyond.
Why Imaginal Cell
Another world is not just possible, it’s being built everyday by people like us.
Imaginal Cell was designed to support transformative thinkers as they build the liberatory systems of care and reciprocity we need for generations to come.
At Mutual Aid Hartford, we believe that our ability to self-organize is only as strong as the relationships we are able to build and nurture.
What to Expect
Who: 12 people from across CT, priority for Hartford-residents
What: six-week learning lab + 8 month community of practice
Where: in person & virtual
When: January through October 2025
Six Week Intensive Learning Lab (*100% participation required)
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In-person | Hartford Creative Campus
Opening Session
Coffee and tea provided by Semilla Cafe + Studio
Lunch will be provided by Aurora’s Restaurant
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Virtual
Offers & Needs Market with Post-Growth Institute
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virtual
Solidarity 101 with Art.coop
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Virtual
New Economies Panel discussion
Southeastern Connecticut Community Land Trust
CT Tenants Union
Hartford Childcare Collective
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In-person | Hartford Creative Campus
Podmapping with Johanna DeBari
Coffee and tea provided by Semilla Cafe + Studio
Lunch will be provided by Aurora’s Restaurant
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In-person | Hartford Creative Campus
Presentations & Feedback Loops with MAH Governance
Coffee and tea provided by Semilla Cafe + Studio
Lunch will be provided by Aurora’s Restaurant
Community of Practice (*80% participation required)
After the learning lab, cohort members will begin executing their design projects. We will meet as a group once a month through October to refine, problem-solve, and support.
Participants who meet participation requirements* will receive a $500 stipend.
(50% paid at end of learning lab, 50% paid at end of community of practice)