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Our Mission
To empower the professional arts community, grow the economy, and enrich people’s lives.
We are connecters, facilitators, and providers of essential resources.
The Cultural Alliance connects with artists, creative entrepreneurs, arts and cultural organizations in the region, and we provide support to them. We love to engage with the public, businesses, and government leaders to advance the arts and to integrate creativity in communities.
We believe that unique culture adds value to our lives.
The Cultural Alliance is dedicated to representing a wide range of voices in all our policies, programs, and initiatives. We aim to cultivate an appreciation for the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all individuals, and to promote a spirit of collaboration among everyone involved in our activities.
Staff
Lisa Scails
Executive Director
Lisa joined the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut in 2007 with a background in civil rights, social service, and as a small business entrepreneur. Scails serves as a member of the Private Sector Council for Americans for the Arts; a member of the Western Connecticut Economic Develop District Advisory group; and an active partner with the CT Office of the Arts.
Lucas Lazarre
Marketing Intern
I am an artist. Informed by nearly a decade of design experience within the fields of fashion, education, entertainment, technology, and agriculture, I decided to collaborate with the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut because I know the value of artisans and craftsmanship.
Volunteers
Barbara Cirella
Web Content
Lisa D'Amico
Curator
Board of Directors
Lew Wallace
Chairman
Dawn Kaam
Vice Chairman
Paul Steinmetz
Secretary
Dennis Daugherty
Treasurer
Andrea Gartner
Board Member
Vicki Taylor-Bloch
Board Member
Suze Shaner
Board Member
Ryan Hawley
Board Member
Scott Kemp
Board Member