News & Updates
Stay updated with the latest information related to arts and culture.
Seeking a Folk & Traditional Arts Community Impact Coordinator
The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA), the Connecticut Cultural Heritage Arts Program (CCHAP), and the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) are seeking a Folk & Traditional Arts Community Impact Coordinator to join CCHAP and to serve as an engagement leader with a focus on connecting to folk and traditional artists and communities across coastal Fairfield County.
Connecticut Arts Heroes
The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards honor and celebrate Connecticut residents who are doing inspiring things in, for or through the arts in Connecticut.
Re-Opening CT Arts Venues: Science-Based Safety
“Reopening” for the arts and cultural sectors varies greatly across disciplines, art forms and means of presentation, and there is no one size fits all approach.
Creative Director Aims to Help Clients’ Branding “Break Through The Clutter”
John Rudolph, principal and creative director of the Newtown-based Map Agency is ready to help any local business, nonprofit, or entrepreneur chart a course to greater brand recognition
Cultural Alliance hosts Strategies for Creatives
Practical business interactive workshops for artists, creative entrepreneurs and small business owners will continue with the Creative Notebook series sponsored by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut.
Now Accepting Nominations – Connecticut State Troubadour
The Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) appoints an individual resident singer-songwriter as the State Troubadour based on the recommendation of a review panel. Singers and songwriters from all genres of music are welcomed.
Connecticut Designates Ridgefield As Its First Cultural District
The Lamont administration has designated the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut, a cultural district. It’s the first such designation in the state.
The Ridgefield Playhouse introduces the next generation of musicians
Get ready as The Ridgefield Playhouse introduces the next generation of new musicians to the world! The Ridgefield BandJam competition is back with some of the most talented local area middle and high school bands competing for the title of BandJam 2021 winner!
ACT OF CT’s INTO THE WOODS In – Concert
In collaboration with Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, this spellbinding concert production brings a new and unique vision to a modern classic and will feature a powerhouse cast of Broadway talent, past ACT of CT stars, and a few fantastic local celebrities.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Registration for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) will begin Friday, April 30 at 9 a.m. EDT and SBA will begin accepting applications via the application portal on Monday, May 3 at 12 p.m. EDT.
The Cultural Alliance of Western CT Opens Color Blind Exhibit
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut is hosting an online art exhibit of monochromatic works that show the struggle of a society that is decidedly not “color blind” when it comes to racial struggle.
Grant Applications for Summer Enrichment Programming
This competitive grant application will award Expansion Grants and Innovation Grants to eligible organizations to provide students and families with engaging summer enrichment and learning experiences.
