Regional News - Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut

CT Office of the Arts Presents Social Prescriptions for Arts Kick-Off

Mar 14, 2025 | Advocacy, CT Office of the Arts, Support Resources

The Connecticut Office of the Arts is excited to welcome Adrienne Hundley, Head of Community Partnerships at Art Pharmacy, for a virtual conversation on how arts-based social prescribing can play a vital role in supporting health and well-being in Connecticut.

You’re invited to the Connecticut Arts Awards!

Mar 5, 2025 | Advocacy, CT Office of the Arts

CT Art Awards April 2 Hartford

$Announcing an Innovative Arts-Based Health Initiative: Art Pharmacy$

Announcing an Innovative Arts-Based Health Initiative: Art Pharmacy

Feb 27, 2025 | Advocacy, Daily Alerts, Support Resources, Weekly News

This program allows healthcare providers and institutions to prescribe participation in arts and cultural activities as a way to improve health outcomes.

Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut Unveils Plans for Arts Hub Feasibility Study

Jan 13, 2025 | Advocacy, Community, Cultural Alliance News, Influencers

The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut is excited to announce the commencement of a comprehensive feasibility study for establishing an Arts Hub in Danbury, following the receipt of a $250,000 planning grant awarded last fall, through DECD and the Community Investment Fund. This initiative, supported by state leaders and the City of Danbury, aims to transform the cultural landscape of our community by creating a vibrant space for artistic expression, community engagement, and cultural development.

Muse Squad Launches Spring 2025 Writing Class: Melting Stars

Mar 12, 2025 | Community, Resources, Support Resources

Muse Squad is very excited to announce that our upcoming Melting Stars creative writing course, to take place in New Milford beginning in late March, will be co-instructed by New Milford local Kay Mickelson. Ms. Mickelson is both a Girl Scout troop leader and an educator at Pratt Nature Center, and we cannot wait to bring her on board and have her join our team of talented and enthusiastic instructors.

A.C.T. of CT Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Posthumous Prodigy Productions Fellowship for Musicians

Feb 27, 2025 | Advocacy, Community, Support Resources

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 POSTHUMOUS PRODIGY PRODUCTIONS FELLOWSHIP FOR MUSICIANS

Apply for Funding to Pursue a Career in Arts Administration

Feb 26, 2025 | CT Office of the Arts, Daily Alerts, Support Resources

The Elizabeth L. Mahaffey Arts Administration Fellowship provides funding to individuals to pursue professional development opportunities in the field of arts administration.

Third Thursday Poetry – Workshop: Writing through the winter blues

Jan 13, 2025 | Community, Culture, Resources, Support Resources

This month look for the Third Thursday Poetry workshop. Danbury Poet Laureate, Cheryl Panosian will be at the Danbury Library on January 16 providing discussion and offering writing prompts.

Join the Board of Directors at Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center!

Mar 12, 2025 | Advocacy, Culture, Placemakers

Ridgefield’s Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center (KTM&HC) is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Directors and contribute their unique perspectives to advancing our mission.

State Historic Preservation Office Announces Its 2025 Educational Programs

Feb 27, 2025 | Advocacy, CT Office of the Arts, Daily Alerts, Support Resources

State Historic Preservation Office Announces Its 2025 Educational Programs

Seeking Filmmakers for the Brookfield Festival 2025

Jan 13, 2025 | Community, Culture, Placemakers

The Brookfield Arts Commission is seeking short film submissions for the 17th Annual Brookfield Film Festival. The dates of the 2025 film festival are March 28th through March 30th. From its inception in 2008, the Brookfield Film Festival consisted of three showings of Shorts & to the Point – a showing of curated, award-winning short films from around the world.