# Real Art Ways > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-06. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/real-art-ways - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/real-art-ways.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/real-art-ways/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://realartways.org - **Slug:** real-art-ways - **Categories:** media-entertainment ## Overview - **Tagline:** Real Art Ways is an alternative multidisciplinary arts organization in Hartford, Connecticut, presenting and supporting contemporary artists and their work. Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Description:** Real Art Ways is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded in 1975. It presents contemporary visual art, independent cinema, music, performances, educational programs, social events, and spoken word, while supporting artists, facilitating new work, and engaging audiences and communities. Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 ## Identity - **Mission:** Real Art Ways presents and supports contemporary artists and their work, facilitates the creation of new work, and creatively engages, builds, and informs audiences and communities. Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Founders & leadership:** Will K. Wilkins, Executive Director; Yedalis Ruiz, Board Chair. Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Website:** https://realartways.org Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Voice & tone:** Inclusive, innovative, community-oriented, accessible, and informal. Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Founded:** 1975 Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Headquarters:** 56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT 06106, United States Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Parent ownership:** Independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Provides a platform for contemporary and emerging artists, creates access to innovative multidisciplinary arts and ideas, and connects diverse audiences and communities through arts programming. Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Core capabilities:** - Presenting contemporary visual arts exhibitions - Presenting independent cinema and film programs - Presenting music, performances, spoken word, and other multidisciplinary arts - Supporting emerging and established artists - Facilitating the creation of new work - Providing educational programs and community engagement - Hosting social and cultural events - Operating an arts and culture center and creative hub Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Products / SKUs:** - Gallery exhibitions - Independent cinema screenings - Science on Screen film and talk programs - Music and performance events - Spoken word programs - Educational programs - Social events - Artist presentations and exhibitions Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Arts and culture; nonprofit arts and entertainment. Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Customer base:** Artists, filmmakers, musicians, performers, arts audiences, community members, members, supporters, businesses, organizations, and foundations. Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Ideal customer profile:** Audiences and community members interested in contemporary multidisciplinary arts, independent cinema, innovative performances, and cultural events; artists seeking presentation and support. Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Use cases:** - Attending contemporary art exhibitions - Viewing independent films and participating in related talks - Experiencing music, performance, and spoken word events - Participating in educational and community programs - Supporting innovative artists through membership or donations - Partnering with Real Art Ways to present arts programming - Renting studio and creative workspace Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 - **Customer outcomes:** - Greater access to contemporary and innovative arts - Opportunities to discover new ideas, artists, and creative work - Engagement with diverse audiences and communities - Support and visibility for emerging and established artists - Creation and presentation of new work - Community-building through cultural and social events Source: Brand's website (https://realartways.org) · 2026-11-06 Page last updated 2026-11-06. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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