150th Anniversary Calendar of Events

We have an incredible lineup of events planned for our 150th Anniversary. Here’s what’s coming up:

🎃 25th Annual Reentry Halloween Spooktacular Brunch

📍 The Pond House Café, West Hartford
📅 Sunday, October 26 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
💰 $50 per person.

Costumes, brunch, and inspiring stories about second chances — a fun and meaningful tradition!
Click Here to Learn More About The 25th Reentry Halloween Brunch and to Buy Tickets

📣 150th Annual Meeting

📍 The Pond House Café, West Hartford
📅 Tuesday, December 9 | 8:15–10:30 AM
💰 Free, Register Here to Attend

🎨Prison Arts Annual Art Show 2025

📍The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University

306 High Street, Willimantic, CT 06226

📅 December 8, 2025 – February 28, 2026

Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 12-4pm, Tuesday/Thursday, 12-7pm, Saturday 11am-4pm

Opening Reception Thursday, February 5, 2026, 4-7pm

💰 Free to attend. More details will follow.

PAST EVENTS

🎨 Celebrate! Prison Arts 2025

📍 Connecticut State Capitol, Hall of Flags
📅 Monday, June 16 | 5:00–7:00 PM
💰 $100 per person
A showcase of powerful artwork by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated artists, celebrating creativity, resilience, and transformation.

🌟 “Inspiring Hope” 150th Anniversary Gala

SOLD OUT

📍The Society Room of Hartford
📅 Thursday, September 18 | 6:00–10:00 PM
🎶A night of dancing with Latanya Farrell & Band, award-winning soul singer
🎬 World Premiere of CPA’s 150th Anniversary Film
✨ The Champion of Justice Award recognizing William H. Carbone, MPA – Executive Director of Justice Programs and the Tow Youth Justice Institute
✨ ‘Phenomenal Woman’ Award to Victoria Steele
💰 $250 per person
An unforgettable night of dinner, live entertainment, and honoring our shared legacy.

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