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Harmony Hammond’s Art Is Bold and Prickly as Ever
With all the hullabalooaround the 50th anniversary of Stonewall, it’s easy to forget that, well into the 1970s and beyond, to be an out gay artist was to court mainstream-career suicide.
Rep. Frey’s Bill to Establish Cultural Districts Signed into Law!
State Rep. John Frey (R-111) thanked Governor Lamont for signing legislation he proposed to allow municipalities to create designated cultural districts to create awareness and promote economic development. The Governor signed the bill, which becomes effective on October 1st, on Friday, July 12.
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The Beauty of the Regional Initiative Grants [REGI]
The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) provides numerous grant opportunities for arts and culture-related projects for Connecticut. But, of all the grants available from COA for Connecticut’s artists, creative entrepreneurs, educators, non-profits, individuals and businesses— I favor the Regional Initiative Grants, or REGI.
Selfies on Steroids: Bethel Artist Creates New Niche in Santa Fe
“It’s definitely a specialty,” the photographer said, “because self-portraiture is very difficult to do, especially if you’re trying to do it really well.” And that’s the way Cudzilo prefers to do it. The critics concur.
We, Women: Photo-Based Projects, 2020
We, Women: Photo-Based Projects, 2020 Antonia Schachter | June 14, 2019 We, Women is the largest social impact photography art project by women currently underway across the United States. Starting in early 2020, we will create the largest...
Congratulations Doyle Coffin Architecture of Ridgefield! 2019 Arts and Business Partnership Honoree
Presented annually, the Arts and Business Partnership Awards—formerly called the BCA 10: Best Businesses Partnering with the Arts in America awards—honor 10 U.S. companies, a business leader, and a deep and multi-faceted arts and business collaboration for their exceptional commitment to the arts through grants, local partnerships, volunteer programs, matching gifts, sponsorships, and board membership.
Governors’ Guide to Rural Prosperity through the Arts
“I’m writing today to share my excitement about a new release from the National Governors Association (NGA), created in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and NASAA.” Pam Breaux, President and CEO, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies.
Arts, Culture, + Tourism Advocacy Day in Hartford
Arts, Culture, + Tourism Activism Day in Hartford Antonia Schachter | March 7, 2019 Connecticut Arts Alliance has released its 2019 State Policy Recommendations. Under the heading "Take Action". Recommendations include information about...
An Open Notebook – Americans for the Arts’ Private Sector Council Winter Meeting
Our winter meeting was in Louisville, Kentucky. It was my first visit there, so I was happy to take it all in. Besides the surprising cold, to me anyway, the trip was as energizing and intense as always. So, I want to share with you what I learned, a few lasting impressions and lighthearted observations.
The Guilford Foundation/Guilford Performing Arts Festival Artists’ Awards competition $5,000 Offered
The Guilford Foundation/Guilford Performing Arts Festival Artists’ Awards competition $5,000 Offered Art News by rbaldwin | June 19, 2018 The Guilford Foundation/Guilford Performing Arts Festival Artists’ Awards competition $5,000 Offered The...