Welcome to Queen Ann Nzinga Center

Queen Ann Nzinga Center embraces all cultures, encourages, and empowers our youth through the arts.

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Named for the African queen who protected her people from slave traders, Queen Ann Nzinga Center (QANC) is a non-profit organization that celebrates and uplifts youth of all races, genders and abilities in Central Connecticut.

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