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Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut Unveils Plans for Arts Hub Feasibility Study
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut is excited to announce the commencement of a comprehensive feasibility study for establishing an Arts Hub in Danbury, following the receipt of a $250,000 planning grant awarded last fall, through DECD and the Community Investment Fund. This initiative, supported by state leaders and the City of Danbury, aims to transform the cultural landscape of our community by creating a vibrant space for artistic expression, community engagement, and cultural development.
Discovering Amistad: A Community Event
Part I at The Playhouse on Sunday June 25th with Samuel Pieh, descendant of lead captive, Sengbe Pieh will discuss his family’s story, along with Captain Bill Pinkney who served as the first captain of the Amistad reproduction and Paula Mann Agnew, Executive Director of Discovering Amistad.
National Endowment for the Arts Grant Deadlines
National Endowment for the Arts Grants deadlines
Seeking Filmmakers for the Brookfield Festival 2025
The Brookfield Arts Commission is seeking short film submissions for the 17th Annual Brookfield Film Festival. The dates of the 2025 film festival are March 28th through March 30th. From its inception in 2008, the Brookfield Film Festival consisted of three showings of Shorts & to the Point – a showing of curated, award-winning short films from around the world.
Third Thursday Poetry – Workshop: Writing through the winter blues
This month look for the Third Thursday Poetry workshop. Danbury Poet Laureate, Cheryl Panosian will be at the Danbury Library on January 16 providing discussion and offering writing prompts.
Get Help with Your America 250 Commemoration by Applying for a Museum Makeover Grant
apply for America 250 CT Museum Makeover grants
Public Art Learning Fund Application Now Open
Apply now- grants to support professional development for artists
Brookfield Craft Center Welcomes First Artist-in-Residence
The Brookfield Craft Center is pleased to announce Brookfield native Scott Calcavecchio as its 2024 Artist-in-Residence
Music Inspires Teen Writers in Ridgefield
Ridgefield Parks & Recreation hosts writing community for children and teens. Calling all local teens! Do you enjoy creative writing, but feel like you only ever write essays in school and never get around to free-writing at home? Then Muse Squad’s Anthologies summer writing program, beginning in just under a week, is for you!
Redefining Disability with Brookfield Craft Center’s The Accessible Artist Exhibition
exhibition showcases work from artists who have any type of disability
Brookfield Craft Center’s gallery hosts “Views from a Matrix”
Brookfield Craft Center is pleased to present its latest gallery exhibition
Registration for the 2024 CT Arts Institute is now open!
Summer Arts Institute registration is open