In the past year, the heads of all six of Hartford’s major arts institutions have left, along with a number of leaders of the city’s second-tier groups. No, the city didn’t suddenly become arts-unfriendly, and each of the arts leaders left for different reasons. But unquestionably the demands on modern-day arts administrators have increased. “Today’s arts honchos are called upon to grow, increase, enlarge, build. And in Hartford, they are seen not only as custodians of their own institutions’ destinies but as key figures in the fitful revitalization of the city itself.” – Hartford Courant