Artist Newsletter: DEC 2023

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News & Opportunities for Individual Creatives in

Fairfield County CT

December 2023

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Wendy Gerbier is a classical singer, musician, composer, and producer. A sought-after soloist recognized as a US National Anthem Ambassador, Wendy possesses a mezzo-soprano voice with a three-octave range. From a young age, she displayed an innate musical gift that has paved the way for her impressive career. Wendy’s solo debut occurred in Danbury where she graced the stage as a soloist in a concert dedicated to the legendary Marian Anderson. WEBSITE

CAFC NEWS

A NOTE FROM ERIKA WESLEY

We end this year filled with gratitude and surrounded by abundance. I am honored to be a part of this vibrant and growing community. 2023 has been a year of incredible impact and positive changes across the artistic landscape. I am inspired by you all!

Across our region, artists and creatives have hosted events, curated exhibitions, developed programs, and held performances that raise the bar of possibilities for other communities that wish to strengthen art and culture.

In our upcoming communications, you will learn about a few CAFC members and initiatives that demonstrate the importance of our work to convene, strengthen, and develop others. Together, we bring vibrancy to where we live and work while enriching our community and driving our local economy. Please consider supporting our organization this month to help us do more next year!

DONATE HERE

ARTIST WORKLAB 2024

We are excited to announce that the Artist Worklab sessions are programmed through December 2024! Produced in collaboration with Metro Art Studios and with the support of Connecticut Humanities, Artist WorkLab brings you panels and discussions to help your art career thrive.

Registration is now open for the 2024 Artist WorkLabs!

MEMBER NEWS

Nancy Breakstone’s photograph “In A Field Of Smoke” (iphone, 18” x 24”) received an Honorable Mention in the Easton Arts Council “2023 Easton Photography Contest.” Nancy also has photographs showing in the Connecticut Academy Of Fine Arts “CAFA + EMERGENCE” juried show through December 9th and the Naturalist Gallery Of Contemporary Art “Photography Collection” Exhibit through January 4th. WEBSITE

Joanie Landau will be having her first-ever Holiday Sale on Sunday, December 17th in Studio 206 in the AMFAB Building in Bridgeport along with other artists who will have their studios open as well. WEBSITE

Wendy Gerbier celebrated the holidays with several concerts this season, including a concert at MoCA Westport. "The Holidays with Wendy G!" featured accompaniment by baritone, David Harris. It was an unforgettable evening of classical and festive melodies.

Ellen Gordon will be featured as a solo artist in The Greenwich Art Society's "Artwork by Ellen Gordon" exhibit at Burton Young Health and Beauty Center. An Artists Reception will be held on December 14th and the show will be on view through February 20th, 2024. Ellen is an award-winning mixed media artist. The colors and patterns in her artwork paintings are roller coaster rhythms of fences, grids, and fractured geometries. Ellen's most recent work has been a transition into the abstract patterns, experimenting with geometric shapes and inverted forms in color palettes evoking various states of mind. WEBSITE

Brian Whelan is exhibiting his large nontych painting ‘Holy City’ painting at the Barone Center at the University of Fairfield. This painting celebrates the three Abrahamic faiths living in harmony, and was first exhibited in the Washington National Cathedral in 2016 to commemorate the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001. With the tragic conflict in the Middle East, the University and its community are using this painting as a visual reminder that peace and love of neighbor is at the heart of all three faiths. WEBSITE

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OTHER NEWS

CT HUMANITIES LITERATURE SURVEY

CT Humanities is seeking to understand how people around the state engage with literature and literature-based programming. Your assistance with the seven-question survey online will be of great value in helping them make decisions regarding future programmatic offerings. All responses are confidential.

TAKE SURVEY

BRIDGEPORT ARTIST SPACE!

Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has approved the release of approximately $23.8 million in state funding to remediate 480 acres of land across 22 properties in 15 towns and cities across Connecticut. This plan includes a $990,000 loan for cleanup activities at the former offices of Bridgeport's Southern New England Telephone Company, to enable reuse of the existing building for a mixed-use development, including 77 artist lofts and 8 units for affordable housing.

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