Category / Placemakers
Freed Formats: the book reconsidered
After 2 1/2 years of planning and curating, Freed Formats: the book reconsidered opened March 30 at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists. Eight venues in total participating. The Mark Twain Library will host a closing reception on Sunday, April 28 at 3 pm.
E Pluribus – Out of Many, One
E Pluribus – Out of Many, OneAntonia Schachter | March 7, 2019 “I personally feel that America is a multicolored, multifaceted nation of extremely diverse interests, views and substance and that is what makes it great. Our flag and our prophetic...
Art Districts are Economically Attractive to Developers
No Longer Washers And Dryers: Developers Put Arts Districts On Amenity ListArt News reposted by Antonia Schachter | March 6, 2019 Melissa Oyler, Bisnow National Want to get a jump-start on upcoming deals? Meet the major players at one of our...
Artist Opportunities with Deadlines in February and March 2019
On February 1, applications open to artists of all disciplines to receive the Creative Capital Award, which provides up to $50,000 in funding for innovative project ideas, plus career development and advisory services valued at an additional $50,000 for a total value of $100,000.
Young Artists are Moving into Rehabbed Old Buildings
All across Connecticut, young artists are moving into rehabbed old buildings, setting up creative new businesses and bringing new life to their communities. I’d like to share two examples. In Hartford’s Parkville neighborhood, factories and warehouses have been...
To Mexico & Back
Brookfield Craft Center to host art exhibition: To Mexico & Back: Alison Palmer’s Paper and Clay Art News by RBaldwin | June 22, 2018 June 22,- Brookfield Craft Center is pleased to present a unique exhibit of clay and papier-mache works by...
Solo Spotlight: Mika Sasaki
Solo Spotlight: Mika Sasaki rbaldwin | May 24, 2018 On June 3rd at 12 PM, Congregation Shir Shalom will host the Charles Ives Concert Series for an event titled "Solo Spotlight: Mika Sasaki." The performance will feature Mika, now a familiar face...