Updated news and information for the arts industry related to the coronavirus. Find federal, regional, and state resources, economic impact assessments, emergency relief efforts, and guidelines for re-opening. We’ll keep compiling the news as we get it and updating this page.
Americans for the Arts National Survey
Collecting data about the impact of the spread in the Art sector across the country. Help make sure Western Connecticut is counted!
CARES Act
The Arts Action Fund updated information on the CARES Act Funds. Great for nonprofit arts org, a governmental arts agency, a commercial arts company, a self-employed individual artist.
COVID-19 Alerts
Since mid-March, 2020 we’re sending COVID-19 related information to the arts sector as we get it. Not receiving the alerts? Get on list! In the meantime, check out what you’ve missed down below in date order and in the following categories.
Make Music Day Connecticut
Communities across Connecticut will be participating in Make Music Day once again! Sign up to be part of the upcoming information and planning sessions. If you’ve participated in past Make Music Day events or if you are just hearing about Make Music Day for the first time and want to learn more, these sessions are for you. It’s a time for communities to come together to share ideas and plan for the big day.
Teaching Artist Conference in Middletown March 24
Teaching Artist Conference in Middletown March 24
Brookfield Craft Center Developing Accessibility Programs and Exhibitions
BCC incorporates a new program for students with autism and an upcoming exhibition showcasing disabled artists.
The Aldrich Contemporary Museum Presents Layo Bright: Dawn and Dusk
Layo Bright: glass and pottery
Join One of the Public AEP6 Presentations
Connecticut’s arts and culture industry does more than enhance our quality of life. It is big business—a $954 million industry that supports local jobs, generates government revenue, and is a magnet for tourists. The State of Connecticut was part of a national study conducted by Americans for the Arts to measure this economic impact.
2023 Anticipated Impact of Elimination of the CT Cultural Fund on the Cultural Sector
Elimination of cultural fund CT
“Photographs and Improvisions” by Jim Stasiak
photographer Jim Stasiak ”Photographs and Improvisions”
CT Sea Grant Arts Support Awards Program for Artists
CT Sea Grant Arts Support Awards Program for artists
Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut Expands Events Calendar with Civic Lift!
Starting April 5th, 2024, the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut will be migrating to the Civic Lift Calendar Platform. This change marks an exciting and welcome shift towards a more dynamic and advantageous system for events management. Creative resources in Western Connecticut will expand their reach to promote events.
Spring Writing Classes at Village Center for the Arts
Second star to the right and straight on to VCA. Take an adventure led by Peter Pan, and write stories inspired along the way. Hear the voices of the Darlings, the pirates’ slang, and see the world through the eyes of the lost boys. This 10-week creative writing course meets on Fridays, March 8 – May 31 (no class April 9, April 5 and April 19), from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
The Art of Fashion
“The Art of Fashion” – 1990’s Illustrations by Kermit Adler
Brookfield Craft Center Announces 2024 Artist-in-Residency Program
Brookfield Craft Center Announces 2024 Artist-in-Residency Program