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 approximately twelve participants across CT.
Empower / EVOLVE is a Connecticut Office of the Arts led program designed to support artists through funding, visibility, and professional development. In 2025, the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut served as a partner, helping to identify candidates from our region and providing local support.
This partnership reflects CAWCT’s broader mission to invest in creative leadership by connecting artists to resources while strengthening local creative ecosystems.