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Business Supports the Arts Awards

Where business meets creativity.

Collage of arts and community representing the BSA Awards Luncheon

Luncheon Reflections

This year’s Luncheon was a powerful reminder of what happens when business, government, and the arts come together. With our attendees, inspiring honorees, and a keynote from Dr. Jesse M. Bernal, we celebrated bold leadership and creative impact. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success!

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About Our Event

Each fall, the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut invites you to take part in the Business Supports the Arts Awards, our signature fundraiser and a dynamic gathering of leaders across business, government, and the arts.

This is a space for you to stand with those who invest in creativity, strengthen community, and drive cultural vitality across the region. It’s more than a luncheon, it’s an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and lead.

Driving Impact Through Partnership

Spark innovation, economic growth, and belonging
Celebrate bold leadership and cross-sector collaboration
Support initiatives that turn creativity into community impact.
Help ensure the arts remain a powerful force for equity, innovation, and regional vitality.

Experience the Power of Connection

High-impact networking across sectors
Live performances from local talent
Stories of creative leadership
A chance to shape the future of our region

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We welcome partners who believe in the arts as a catalyst for change. Connect with us.

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2025 Highlights

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Our journey to celebrating the power of the arts wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of our sponsors. Because of you, creativity thrives, communities connect, and the arts continue to inspire and uplift. Thank you for being the driving force behind the magic of the 2025 Business Supports the Arts Awards Luncheon.

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