CAWCT Updates
Investing in Creative Leadership Through Statewide Partnerships
The Connecticut Office of the Arts recently highlighted Ryan Scails, a Fairfield County based multidisciplinary artist, as part of its April newsletter. Ryan participated in the Empower / EVOLVE program last year as one of three Creative Makers from Western Connecticut supported through this statewide initiative, alongside Brailyn Rodriguez and Nathalie Feliz Dipre. There were…
Read MoreWork You Don’t See That Makes Arts and Culture Happen
The Work Behind the Work in Arts and Culture When we experience arts and culture, we usually encounter the result.A performance. A class. A festival. A new space. A moment that brings people together. What we rarely see is the work that makes those experiences possible.And even more rarely, the work that allows them to…
Read MoreFirst: A Turning Point for Arts and Culture in Danbury
A Turning Point for Arts and Culture in Danbury
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Inspire Life Through Creativity On Giving Tuesday
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a Global Day of Generosity. Help us keep arts and culture at the heart of our communities when it matters most. We have a big mission and a small team One experienced staff member and a network of volunteers working behind the scenes to make big things happen. While momentum is…
Read MoreImagine What We Can Do Together This Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday comes once a year. For us, it’s a chance to keep creativity alive in ways that ripple through our communities, from the confidence of a teenager discovering their voice to the collaboration that sparks new ideas and economic growth. Why this Giving Tuesday This year, we set an ambitious goal to raise $50,000…
Read MoreExciting Times for Arts & Culture in Western CT
This time of year always makes me pause, to look back at what’s been accomplished and forward to what’s next. After nearly two decades in this work, I know one thing for sure: creativity changes everything. It shifts conversations, opens doors, and brings people together in ways nothing else can. Arts and culture aren’t extras.…
Read MoreArts That Build Community and Drive Growth.
We’ve seen creativity spark in a child holding a paintbrush.And in an adult finally launching the project they’ve dreamed about for years. That’s what we’re building, together. With artists, educators, healthcare advocates, business leaders, and city partners across Western Connecticut, we’re creating spaces where creativity is nurtured, because creativity isn’t just about making art. It’s…
Read MoreUncovering Truth: Disclosure from a Cloakroom
Some stories entertain. Others challenge us.Disclosure from a Cloakroom does both. This feature film is written and directed by Carol Dorn, a Danbury-based artist with global recognition. Her story doesn’t comfort, it reveals. The film explores how identity forms and power shifts in places meant to be safe. It asks: what happens when silence ends?…
Read MoreHonoring the Heart of the Arts in Western CT
Gary and Susie Singer recipients of the 2024 Arts in the Community Award
Read MoreBRIDGES: Western CT Creative Reflection on 250 Years
In 2026, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, a major milestone and a moment to reflect on who we are, how we got here, and the kind of future we’re shaping. Here in Western Connecticut, we’re marking the occasion in our own way. BRIDGES is a regional storytelling and creative initiative led by the…
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