HOPE Center for The Arts

06/16/2026

HOPE Center for the Arts students take the stage to celebrate the conclusion of the Center’s inaugural school year in our Spring Showcase!

From Visual Arts to Band, Dance to Rap, and everything in between, each class shared the culmination of their semester’s work on the main stage at HOPE Center for the Arts.

Congratulations, students! We can’t wait to see what you create this summer. ❤️

06/15/2026

Now hiring instructors for our summer program! 📢

Join a fantastic team, mentor young artists, and contribute to a vibrant creative community!

HOPE Center for the Arts in Springfield is hiring experienced artists to lead private and group lessons for middle and high school youth in:
⭐️ Graphic Design
⭐️ Violin

Full-time and part-time positions available. College students welcome to apply!

Apply now!
📱 Call 413-221-4234
💻 hopecenterforthearts.org/teaching-artist

06/12/2026

Now hiring instructors for our summer program! 📢

Join a fantastic team, mentor young artists, and contribute to a vibrant creative community!

HOPE Center for the Arts in Springfield is hiring experienced artists to lead private and group lessons for middle and high school youth in:

⭐ Graphic Design
⭐ Trumpet
⭐ Violin
⭐ Math & Math Club
⭐ Podcast
⭐ Broadcast

Apply now 🗳️ hopecenterforthearts.org/teaching-artist

Springfield’s premier arts hub, presenting world-class concerts and youth arts programming in a state-of-the-art venue. Rediscover music in an intimate setting built for artistry and connection.

06/12/2026

Brent Jones is coming to Springfield! 🙌

Join us on June 20 at the Men of Praise Concert, a beloved tradition honoring the strength & leadership of men in gospel music.

Hosted by Elder Terrence Haynes and starring Pastor J.P. Morgan Jr., The New Prodigal Sonz, Billy Powell & One Church, and Brent Jones!

Come together for unity, community uplift, and inspiring performances that will fill your heart and soul.

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 7:00 pm
🎟️ Tickets: hopecenterforthearts.org/events/men-of-praise

06/09/2026

You’re invited to our students’ Spring Showcase and a tour of our facility!

Join us this Thursday, June 11 as our students celebrate the finale of our first school year!

FREE and open to the public.

🗓️ Thursday, June 11
⏰ 5:30 - 7 pm
📍 HOPE Center for the Arts | 150 Bridge St Springfield, MA

06/05/2026

Calling all artists and educators!

An opportunity to mentor young artists and contribute to a vibrant creative community.

HOPE Center for the Arts in Springfield is hiring experienced artists to lead private and group lessons for middle and high school youth in Violin, Math, and Graphic Design.

Apply now 🗳️ hopecenterforthearts.org/jobs

06/05/2026

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It's more than just enjoying artistic excellence. It's also supporting arts education for Springfield youth.

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06/04/2026

Duane Betts ignites Springfield this July with searing guitar solos, heartfelt storytelling, and an evolution to the Southern rock tradition.

With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts, the second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion, and six-string mastery.

📅 Friday, July 31
⏰ 7 pm
📍 HOPE Center for the Arts

🎟️ Tickets on sale now! https://hopecenterforthearts.org/events/duane-betts/

06/02/2026

Level up your reading this summer with Hope Literacy! ⭐️⬆️

Hope Literacy is offering a FREE program at HOPE Center for the Arts for students who are below grade level in reading.

📕 July 13 - August 7, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
📗 Free breakfast and lunch provided
📘 For 6th grade and beyond students

Unlock new tools to improve your reading.

Sign up for our summer reading program today! https://form.jotform.com/261094162150044

Level up your reading this summer with Hope Literacy! ⭐️⬆️

Hope Literacy is offering a FREE program at HOPE Center for the Arts for students who are below grade level in reading.

📕 July 13 - August 7, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
📗 Free breakfast and lunch provided
📘 For 6th grade and beyond students

Unlock new tools to improve your reading.

Sign up for our summer reading program today! https://form.jotform.com/261094162150044

05/27/2026

Springfield’s own Eleanor Powell — Hollywood’s Queen of Tap — defined an era of American entertainment.

Join us on Thursday, May 28 as we celebrate the life and legacy of one of the most celebrated tap dancers in the world and the city that shaped her.

Guest speaker Lisa Royère, co-author of the definitive biography “Eleanor Powell: Born to Dance,” will lead a presentation, Q&A, and book signing.

Lisa joined author Angela Grout on her podcast yWrite to talk about Eleanor’s remarkable career. Watch the full podcast on Angela’s YouTube channel.

🗓️ Thursday, May 28
⏰ 7:00 pm
🎟️ FREE admission. Reserve your seat at https://hopecenterforthearts.org/events/a-tribute-to-eleanor-powell/