Subject: Organization Newsletter June 2022

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

June 2022

OUR NEWS

Join us for The Sixth Annual Daniel E. Offutt III Arts & Culture Empowerment (ACE) Awards and celebrate the creative changemakers of Fairfield County who have made a difference in their communities through Arts & Culture! This year, CAFC honors those artists, arts educators, companies, cultural nonprofits, and philanthropists who worked to connect, heal, and strengthen communities through the most challenging times:


Alicia Cobb, ACE Artist Award

William D. Felton, ACE Citizen Award

Fairfield County Bank, ACE Corporate Award

Pam Lewis/Connect-Us, ACE Educator Award

City Lights & Company/Bridgeport Art Trail, ACE Non-Profit Award

Alexandra Davern Korry (posthumous), ACE President's Award


The ACE Awards Celebration Breakfast will be held on at Shore & Country Club in Norwalk on June 15th.

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YOUR NEWS

Arts Alliance of Stratford is holding monthly Networking Meetings in which creative people can meet on Zoom, explore a particular theme, and interpret it artistically. Visual and performing artists are encouraged to connect and use paints, pencils, writing pads or other creative implements to create an inspired piece. The next meeting is on June 7th at 7pm on Zoom. The theme challenge is Family. LEARN MORE

The Barnum Museum announced that CTH-Funded YouTube series, Showman Shorts was nominated for a New England Emmy Award! Kathleen Maher, Executive Director, announced that an award ceremony will be held in June in Boston. A Connecticut Humanities SHARP Capacity grant supported the museum in building up their digital infrastructure, enabling them to produce this program. VIEW SHOWMAN SHORTS

The Bruce Museum will be closed to the public from June 4th to July 9th for scheduled construction. While their physical space is closed, they encourage the community to visit them online through their virtual offerings. LEARN MORE

Darien Arts Center announces that Bonnie Gombos, who has been at the helm of their dance program for over 20 years, is leaving the position. Known affectionately as ‘Miss Bonnie,’ Gombos has welcomed thousands of dance students of all ages to a large variety of dance classes at the DAC. Under her leadership, the dance program has grown exponentially. She has nurtured countless students who often entered the dance program as toddlers to grow and develop into members of the Junior and Senior Dance Companies. Claire Mazza, a DAC teacher, talented professional dancer and co-founder of East Coast Contemporary Ballet, will succeed Gombos.

Greenwich Historical Society, in celebration of their 90th anniversary milestone, presents Discover Greenwich, a series of interactive programs that promotes and creates a sense of belonging, sparks dialogue and inspires meaningful connections across our diverse community. Explore Greenwich by foot on guided tours throughout the community. Enrich your knowledge and understanding of Greenwich history through a variety of workshops and demonstrations. Engage with members of the community to gain a deeper appreciation of the shared experiences that create our sense of place.

The Klein announces that dance will take center stage with over 35 recitals and dance competitions planned from December through June, featuring dance companies from regions of Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. With this unprecedented roster the Klein has become the unofficial dance capital of Connecticut. The Klein offers a safe environment for dance, has ample parking, and good safety and security protocols. The Klein's hi-def robotic camera livestreaming system, donated by dnr Laboratories, is a helpful feature that is utilized by many organizations. Photo: Connecticut Dance. LEARN MORE

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is calling for vendors for the annual Old-fashioned Flea Market, which will be held on the grounds of Mathews Park in Norwalk on Sunday, September 18, 10 AM - 4 PM. It will feature a fun, bargain-hunting event for the community to enjoy. LEARN MORE

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will expand its economic impact as a state tourism driver by creating an interactive multimedia exhibit exploring the essential role of salt marshes in the health of Long Island Sound. Supported by a $523,822 federal grant, the aquarium will offer both in-person and virtual educational opportunities in conjunction with the exhibit and use new multimedia interactive displays to celebrate how salt marshes support the coastal resilience of Long Island Sound's shoreline communities. LEARN MORE

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk welcomes Dr. Sarah Crosby, a marine ecologist trained in conservation science with extensive experience in coastal and marine ecosystems and a seasoned manager who has led Harbor Watch in Westport for seven years. Dr. Crosby will join The Aquarium as Director of Conservation and Policy, a new position that will expand the Aquarium’s leadership role in conservation issues. She will be responsible for leading conservation initiatives and overall strategy, and broader issues of climate change, species management, marine pollution and other conservation issues that affect the local, national and global environment.

The Stamford Art Association's Townhouse Gallery celebrated a grand reopening on May 14th, exhibiting a New Members Show and Solo Exhibition by board member, Nadia Martinez. The Gallery at is now open weekly to the public, Friday-Sunday 12-3pm. Casey Correa (local artist, Stamford native, and Bowdoin College Visual Arts graduate) has joined the SAA to manage the gallery, and looks forward to connecting with the Stamford arts community. LEARN MORE

OTHER NEWS

AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW ARTS & PLANNING DIVISION


The American Planning Association (APA), an organization of over 40,000 members worldwide, recently announced the formation of a new division focusing on the intersection of the arts and planning. The Arts & Planning Division provides an opportunity for artists and culture bearers to achieve more effective engagement between the two disciplines, as well as a stronger platform to influence the planning profession.

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THE GROWTH PARADOX FOR NONPROFITS


Devon Kearney, a nonprofit fundraising consultant, asks "Is growth always good?" In more than 20 years working with over 50 nonprofits, he has seen the negative consequences of growth without limit. In many nonprofits, growth and stability rarely coexist. Learn more about the paradox, pitfalls and challenges of growth!

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SHARE YOUR ARTS & COVID RESILIENCE STORIES


COVID destabilized many communities, yet arts organizations and artists responded to needs with compassion and creativity. The Arts Extension Service wants to hear what and how you or your arts organizations offered support, solace, solutions, strength, and/or service to those people in your community impacted by COVID. With your permission, they will share them in an upcoming article and talk. Send a brief story with the name of your organization, URL, or a video clip!

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ARTS & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 6 STUDY LAUNCHES


Americans for the Arts’ latest national economic impact study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry, Arts & Economic Prosperity 6, has begun! Over the next 12 months, local and state research partners representing 387 participating communities will assist with the collection of surveys from both audiences and organizations. In an ongoing commitment to address equity and inclusion as a critical component of the methodology, organizational participation, and collection of data, AEP6 centers BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, Native American) identifying communities—a segment of the sector that has been underrepresented in past studies.

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THANK YOUR LEGISLATORS

INVITE THEM ON A ROAD TRIP


One of the best ways to inspire support for the arts is by letting legislators experience the arts first hand! Now is a perfect time for arts organizations to build better relationships with their legislators by inviting them for a road trip to your venue. Legislators look for opportunities to engage with their constituents, especially during election years! Plus, you can demonstrate the impact of state arts funding in action when you give your legislators a tour. THANK THEM too!

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