About Hartford City Center 

The Hartford City Center (HCC) is an active group looking to bring Connecticut's Interior Designers together through professional, educational and community activities.  Our mission is to provide the design community with programs to support their growth as a professional; starting with a presence in our local universities with an IIDA student chapter and mentorship programs, to recent graduates and seasoned professionals looking to maintain an edge in a changing market.

We believe in giving back to our community through philanthropic events, like our Holiday Gala that provide gifts to children through the Covenant to Care, and our creative events...because we are naturally creative people...that provide donations to businesses like Hands on Hartford and Cradles to Crayons.

We are a passionate group always looking for new ideas to share with our members.  If you would like to be a part of our community or have questions about the Hartford City Center, please feel free to reach out our Vice President of the HCC, Amanda Cleveland.

Hartford City Center Events 

Clambake and Quilt Auction 2019 

The HCC kicks off summer ever year on the beautiful Branford shoreline. This year, designers channeled their creativity and designed and fabricated quilts from discontinued fabrics that were auctioned off to support YOUmedia, a next generation digital learning and maker space for teens 13-19 in Hartford.

Habitat for Humanity 2019

In May, designers from all over CT joined forces for Habitat for Humanities’ Women Who Build Day in Hartford.

Holiday Gala 2019

Every year the HCC gathers to celebrate the holidays and provide gifts for children in need throughout CT.

Programs at Hartford City Center 

	Professional Development  Designers can get CEUs during the many lunch and learn presentations offered at our companies.  But what we really need are seminars that help us become better professionals.  From learning how to deal with difficult personalities to transitioning into a leadership position.  The Hartford City Center wants to provide you the content you need to succeed.  Tell us how we can help you evolve!  Contact the City Center to see what events are on the calendar or suggest valuable program content. To our Industry members in the Hartford Area: don't forget to add your CEUs to our new CEU Database!
	Student Outreach How many of us went through high school or college feeling no one understood us or our chosen profession?  Did you feel lost or overwhelmed?  IIDA can offer the support and guidance you need. As a professional, you can become a student mentor or sponsor a student membership.  A student, you can become a member and gain access to a wealth of knowledge and support; perhaps even meet your future career connection.  Contact the City Center to learn how you can be more involved in the life a future design professional.
	Hartford City Center Volunteer  The Hartford City center is always looking for new and fresh ideas and welcomes anyone that would like to be more involved with our program content.  Chair an event, run a subcommittee or help with day-to-day tasks that help keep the city center running.  Contact the City Center to find out how we can put your skills to use.

Hartford City Center Contact - Amanda Cleveland 

Amanda Cleveland
Vice President of Hartford City Center
[email protected]
(203) 230-9007 x241