Subject: Organization Newsletter: April 2024

News & Information for Arts & Cultural Organizations & Creative Businesses in Fairfield County

April 2024

We are headed into Spring and I'm grateful for all of our new members and existing members who exemplify the spirit of creativity that continues to create a thriving arts community and culture in Fairfield County. Spring is often seen as a season of new beginnings and growth. We are growing deeper in relationship with so many of you, more efficient in our internal systems, and broader as we promote the local artistic landscape. Thank you for being a member of CAFC! Let's glow and grow together.


Erika K. Wesley

Executive Director, CAFC

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CAFC NEWS

New FC BUZZ Event Calendar


We are thrilled to announce our new FC Buzz Event Listing through the CivicLift Calendar Platform, marking s a shift towards a more vibrant and beneficial system for event management! It's the most comprehensive arts and culture event listing around with over one hundred fantastic offerings in Fairfield County that shines a spotlight on you, our members, all the wonderfully creative individuals, organizations and businesses who provide us with an abundance of interesting opportunities to feed our souls. We firmly believe that this change will benefit event organizers and attendees alike. Find information on signing in and listing events you can see a tutorial HERE.

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Your Input Matters: Arts and Culture Member Survey


As a valued member of the CAFC community, your insights and feedback are incredibly important to us. We are continually striving to enhance our offerings and experiences to better serve you. To achieve this goal, we would like to invite you to participate in our Organizational Member Survey.


We encourage members of your staff to fill out the survey as well to ensure we have inclusive, diverse opinions and perspectives.


The survey will only take approximately 4 minutes to complete and all responses will be kept confidential. Your honest feedback will enable us to tailor our offerings to better meet your expectations and ensure that your membership experience is fulfilling and rewarding. Thank you!

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AEP6 Data Walk and Talk with Randy Cohen


Huge THANK YOU to Randy Cohen, the VP of Research at Americans for the Arts, for coming into our Fairfield County community to share the latest Arts and Economic Prosperity data study. Randy gave a passionate presentation about the data and encouraged us all to think about who we could share the data with. Erika facilitated a data walk that included prompts that guided attendees into critical analysis about putting the AEP6 data into action! THANK YOU to Shiran from Knowlton for allowing us to hold such a dynamic conversation and presentation in the gallery and for treating us to a tour!

 

We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of our good friend Richard "Dick" Orenstein. Dick served as a Trustee of the Daniel E. Offutt III Charitable Trust, and in his role, Dick was an advocate and financial benefactor of the Offutt Charitable Trust's passion for local arts and culture organizations. During the challenging moments of the pandemic, Dick was instrumental in distributing funds to the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and other local art organizations -- many of whom would not be open today without the funds they received. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is incredibly grateful for Dick Orenstein's support and advocacy of arts and culture in our region.


Dick was a sculptor, philanthropist, nonprofit leader, and friend to many. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this time. To read Dick's full obituary, click here.

 

LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS

CT Office of the Arts (COA) invites you to join the worldwide celebration of music!


Connecticut is excited to be participating in again, and there are several communities around the state diving into to planning for the big day in June. Join the upcoming information sessions which include planning and discussions. Thursday, April 4th 10-11:00am, Thursday, May 9th 4-5:00pm, Tuesday, June 4th 4-5:00pm. Email tamara.dimitri@ct.gov for registration links.


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CT Humanities presents the 2023 Anticipated Impact of Elimination of the CT Cultural Fund on the Cultural Sector


 In 2022 and 2023, the State of Connecticut provided operational support to over 700 nonprofit cultural organizations through the CT Cultural Fund. How is the elimination of the CT Cultural Fund expected to impact the cultural sector? Click below to explore the data.


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Unity and Belonging: The Power of Interconnection


CLHO is accepting session proposals for the 2024 Conference, "Unity and Belonging: The Power of Interconnection," which will take place at Central Connecticut State University on Monday, June 3, 2024.


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New National and State GDP Data for Arts & Culture Sector Released


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and jobs data for the Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account (ACPSA). Please note that the data measures 2022 economic activity, which shows how industries were recovering post COVID-19 pandemic. Nationally, GDP for the arts and culture nonprofit and commercial sector now tops $1.102 trillion with over 5.2 million jobs! Additionally, America's arts and culture exports increased the trade surplus from $15.5 billion to $21 billion. The arts and culture sector represents a full 4.31% of the nation's GDP. Customized GDP information for each state’s arts and culture sector is also now available


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Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy


Race Forward and Americans for the Arts are excited to sponsor select local projects for our new initiative, the Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy, being held Friday, September 27 through Saturday, October 5, 2024, in towns, cities, counties, and states across the country.Through a competitive process, 12-15 local communities that represent the diversity of our country will receive $25,000-$40,000 for cultural organizers and community partners to design and implement projects that align with the theme of "Building the Bigger We."This is an opportunity to deepen commitments to racial justice and inclusive democracy through cultural activities.


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National Poetry Month


Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters. Click below to learn about how to get involved with National Poetry Month.


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MEMBER NEWS

Greater Bridgeport Latino Network's Bridgeport Caribe Annual Gala is Back!

Together we have the ability to genuinely make a difference and assist students in attaining a college degree. Saturday, April 6th. 6 pm - 11:30 pm. Sacred Heart University West Campus

We hope to see you there! All proceeds benefit the Caribe Scholarship Fund.


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India Cultural Center's marque event, HoliFest, returns to Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich Saturday, May 4th, from 3 to 6 p.m. It is bigger and better than ever. Shivaay Dance Academy will be performing and leading the crowd in dancing. Pizza Vitale Truck is creating Indian flavored pizzas and Dhabewala will be serving Punjabi food. There will be a tent just for teens. And there will be lots more kids and family activities. Everyone will receive a FREE white t-shirt to wear during the color throw. Plus, each family will receive a HoliFest gift bag from Cafe Spice as they leave.


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The Bruce Museum  Celebrates the Bruce Gala

Saturday, May 11, 6 pm–11pm

All That Glitters: Celebrating a Cultural Gem - An Evening to Benefit the Bruce. Enjoy a night of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and art in the Bruce's new galleries. Creative Black Tie


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The Barnum Museum Received National Historic Landmark Designation from the National Park Service! THE SHOW MUST GO ON. While the Museum has become a model for disaster recovery, it must now become a living, breathing symbol of rejuvenation and renewal in the face of adversity.The Barnum Museum remains closed as they ready the site and begin major construction of the historic exterior.


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Gallery Walk & Talk: Alissa Siegal at the Darien Nature Center.

Step into the world of nature-inspired art at the Darien Nature Center as Alissa Siegal shares details about the process and inspiration behind her art now on display at the DNC. From birds and wild animals to vibrant flowers and landscapes, each piece tells a story. Join a discussion about the joys and challenges of making nature-inspired art, including her time as National Parks Artist in Residence on Weir Farm National Historical Park. The evening will include a walk-through of the gallery exhibit with discussion and Q&A. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply curious about the creative process, don't miss this chance to connect with art and nature in a meaningful way!


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OPPORTUNITIES

FUNDING

 

Major Gifts Associate

Bruce Museum | Greenwich


Education Assistant

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | Ridgefield


Associate Production Manager

International Festival of Arts & Ideas | New Haven


Technical Director

International Festival of Arts & Ideas | New Haven


Executive DIrector

Fairfield Theatre Company | Fairfield


Project Director

Community Foundation for Greater New Haven | New Haven


Development Coordinator

Darien Library | Connecticut


Graphic Designer

Long Wharf Theatre | New Haven


Senior Accountant

Goodspeed Musicals | East Haddam


Executive Director

The Children’s Museum Group | West Hartford


Bookkeeper

Wethersfield Historical Society | Wethersfield


Director, Office for the Arts (Hybrid)

Harvard | Cambridge, Massachusetts


Director of Advancement

Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) | Groton, Connecticut


Director of Administration

Florence Griswold Museum | Old Lyme


 

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