News & Updates
Great Hollow Artists Invitational 2020
The Sherman Library is pleased to announce a group show by the Great Hollow Artists.
Tech Policies for Virtual Teams – A Leader’s Responsibility
Tech Policies for Virtual Teams - A Leader's Responsibility September 24, 2020 @ 2PM ET* Roxanne Baldwin | September 2, 2020 This webinar, in partnership with Tech Impact, will go over the main policies that govern technology use, data security,...
ORGANIZATIONS COME TOGETHER TO CREATE THE FIRST RIDGEFIELD DIVERSITY FILM SERIES
It’s not unusual for people to turn to the Arts during tumultuous times. After all, the Arts have the ability to heal communities because they allow us to be heard. On June 6th, the Black Lives Matter movement turned out a half-million people in 550 cities across America in protest. Several of the leaders of various Ridgefield arts organizations gathered together and asked the question – “What can we do to help families in our area foster a greater understanding of the Black Experience through the Arts?”
Weir Farm National Historic Site’s Annual Art in the Park Contest and Exhibit Are Going Virtual!
The fourth annual Art in the Park festival is getting a virtual spin this year! Please join us in celebrating creativity at Weir Farm by participating in the 2020 Virtual Art in the Park Contest and Exhibit.
Theater Barn Names Stacie Moye And Anya Caravella To Lead Newly Restructured Kids’ Program
The Ridgefield Theater Barn is thrilled to announce the new leadership and creative team for the Theater Barn Kids’ program. “These times of forced closing has allowed the RTB to closely examine all aspects of our organization with an eye on our eventual expansion,” says Executive Director Pamme Jones.
The Connecticut Artist Fellowship Program Accepting Applications!
The Connecticut Artist Fellowship Program Accepting Applications! CT Office of the Arts | August 3, 2020 The Artist Fellowship program provides recognition and funding support for Connecticut Artists and Creatives to pursue new work and advance...
Forward into the Light
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women’s constitutional right to vote, buildings and landmarks across the country will light up in purple and gold on August 26, 2020 as part of the nationwide Forward Into the Light Campaign, named in honor of the historic suffrage slogan, “Forward through the Darkness, Forward into the Light.”
The ARTE-accesible Grant Program Now Accepting Applications!
The ARTE-accesible (Ar.Teh-Ock.Seh.See.Bleh) grant program supports activities that provide greater access to the arts by all persons with or without disabilities and to all individuals regardless of language.
Great Hollow Virtual Juried Art Show – A Success!
The Great Hollow Virtual Juried Art Show 2020 (May 15 – June 30, 2020) raised over $1300 for the Great Hollow Nature Preserve. Those funds came from the artists’ participation fees and the customers that bought paintings and photographs. The Great Hollow Photographers Club who sponsored the art show, presented a check to Chad Seewagen, Executive Director of Great Hollow, on July 31, 2020.
“MyFavorite Things” – Paintings by Lorraine Ryan July 31 – September 16, 2020
The Sherman Library is pleased to present a new show “My Favorite Things” by Lorraine Ryan. From historic barns to landscapes and coastal scenes to the intimate details of a flower in her garden to birds and animals, she uses watercolors and acrylic to recreate life and memories. The paintings will be on display at the Sherman Library from July 31 through September 16, 2020.
Weir Farm Art Alliance Updates Name, Broadens Impact
Weir Farm Art Alliance, formerly Weir Farm Art Center, recently adopted its new name in support of its updated mission and broadened impact.
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut seeks submissions of various artistic projects or events offered during the national crises
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut seeks submissions of artistic projects or events that reflect
recent national events.
