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| LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE FAIRFIELD COUNTY ARTS HERO |
| | The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards honor and celebrate Connecticut residents who are doing inspiring things in, for, or through the arts in Connecticut. Since 2016, the Connecticut Arts Hero Awards have introduced us to an array of remarkable individuals engaged in or supporting the arts - some publicly and some behind the scenes. The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards will be presented on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Infinity Hall in Hartford, Connecticut. The event is free and open to all.
NOMINATE your Arts Hero in our region by completing this Survey Monkey form. Questions will include, among others: - Tell us about your nominee. How do they engage in and/or support the arts? (200 words)
- Why do you believe this person should be recognized as an Arts Hero? (150 words)
- Is what they do as part of their regular employment for which they are paid?
- Tell us how your nominee and their work in the arts aligns with the Connecticut Office of the Arts' READI values. (150 words).
- Provide live links to supporting materials, such as newspaper articles, publications, photos, resume OR type "None".
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| | | DAVID GREEN'S LAST "SPOTLIGHT" "BEST OF" WITH ERIKA WESLEY |
| | Tune in Monday Sept. 11 at noon to listen to some of David Green's favorite moments from the interviews he has conducted since December 2017 on our "Spotlights on Arts & Culture" live interview show on WPKN, 89.5FM. Cultural Alliance Executive Director, David Green sits behind the WPKN microphone one last time to share clips from some of his favorite Spotlight broadcasts over the years. He will discuss his choices with the incoming CAFC executive director, Erika Wesley. It's six years of highlight interviews with arts organizations, creatives, and cultural institutions. Celebrate the past, sit in the present, and get ready for the future of arts and culture in Fairfield County. |
| | CELEBRATE ARTS EDUCATION WEEK ● ENDORSE ARTS EDUCATION BILL ● ATTEND WEBINAR |
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The Arts Education for All Act, the broadest arts education policy bill ever introduced in Congress, includes key provisions that will support and encourage the offering of arts education and programming experiences to Americans including our youngest learners, K-12 students, and youth impacted by the juvenile justice system. Crucially, the bill will also include provisions that would allow for rigorous arts and arts education research to be carried out, to further inform how elementary and secondary education in our country is improved. |
| | National Arts in Education Week is September 10 through 16.
During this week, Americans for the Arts will be recognizing the value of the arts in education through a webinar on Thursday, September 14 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET. This is another year-round arts advocacy training opportunity to learn about arts education policies at the federal, state, and local levels.While arts education advocacy is critical year-round, National Arts in Education Week provides a dedicated time to raise awareness and bring these issues to the forefront. Our panelists will cover a wide range of topics and we hope you will join us for this important conversation as we recognize the importance of arts in education! Participants will include: United States House Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) Dr. Annamarie Bollino, Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts for Stafford County Public Schools Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds, Associate Professor and Chair of Music, North Carolina Central University Jim Palmarini of the Arts ARE Education Campaign Nolen V. Bivens, President and CEO, Americans for the Arts Tooshar Swain, Director, Public Policy, Americans for the Arts
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| | | REGISTER FOR INFO WEBINAR: INTRO. TO CT HUMANITIES GRANTS SEPT. 13 at Noon |
| | | The Cultural Alliance will be hosting an information webinar, on September 13th at noon, presented by staff of CT Humanities (CTH) giving some basic information about CTH grants. Are you looking for support for your public humanities projects? Wondering about the grants CTH offers and what might be a good fit for your organization? Join us for an overview that covers eligibility, the application process, the various grant lines, and more. Register now to reserve your spot.
This is a virtual program meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 12:00 p.m. and will be recorded. |
| | | CALLING ALL CAFC MEMBERS: REGISTER & JOIN US AT THE WAVENY PARK ARTS FEST SUN. OCT. 1 |
| | Join us under the Cultural Alliance Tent at the Waveny Park Arts Fest, New Canaan Sunday, October 1, 10AM - 4PM
Creatively showcase your organization in any of the following ways: - Sign up for a 15-minute time slot with a performance or demonstration (first come, first served)
- Give away tickets or raffle items
- Share collateral material for the table (1 item type per organization)
- Volunteer to greet tent visitors
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