Updated news and information for the arts industry related to the coronavirus. Find federal, regional, and state resources, economic impact assessments, emergency relief efforts, and guidelines for re-opening. We’ll keep compiling the news as we get it and updating this page.
Americans for the Arts National Survey
Collecting data about the impact of the spread in the Art sector across the country. Help make sure Western Connecticut is counted!
CARES Act
The Arts Action Fund updated information on the CARES Act Funds. Great for nonprofit arts org, a governmental arts agency, a commercial arts company, a self-employed individual artist.
COVID-19 Alerts
Since mid-March, 2020 we’re sending COVID-19 related information to the arts sector as we get it. Not receiving the alerts? Get on list! In the meantime, check out what you’ve missed down below in date order and in the following categories.
Teaching Artist Conference in Middletown March 24
Teaching Artist Conference in Middletown March 24
2023 Anticipated Impact of Elimination of the CT Cultural Fund on the Cultural Sector
Elimination of cultural fund CT
Spring Writing Classes at Village Center for the Arts
Second star to the right and straight on to VCA. Take an adventure led by Peter Pan, and write stories inspired along the way. Hear the voices of the Darlings, the pirates’ slang, and see the world through the eyes of the lost boys. This 10-week creative writing course meets on Fridays, March 8 – May 31 (no class April 9, April 5 and April 19), from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Brookfield Craft Center Developing Accessibility Programs and Exhibitions
BCC incorporates a new program for students with autism and an upcoming exhibition showcasing disabled artists.
“Photographs and Improvisions” by Jim Stasiak
photographer Jim Stasiak ”Photographs and Improvisions”
The Art of Fashion
“The Art of Fashion” – 1990’s Illustrations by Kermit Adler
The Aldrich Contemporary Museum Presents Layo Bright: Dawn and Dusk
Layo Bright: glass and pottery
CT Sea Grant Arts Support Awards Program for Artists
CT Sea Grant Arts Support Awards Program for artists
Brookfield Craft Center Announces 2024 Artist-in-Residency Program
Brookfield Craft Center Announces 2024 Artist-in-Residency Program
Artist Residency Opportunities
Tofte Lake Center offering four distinct artist residency opportunities.
Join the Danbury Community Advisory Committee!
Join the Danbury Mayor’s Community Advisory Committee
Webinar: Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery Resources for Artists and Art and Cultural Institutions
webinar for emergency management