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| PLEASE COMPLETE OUR COVID-19 IMPACT SURVEY |
| | Thanks to all who have completed our COVID-19 Impact Survey. To those who haven't yet, please go here and complete this simple survey designed to measure the impact of the COVID-19 disease on the livelihood of artists and cultural organizations. |
| | | | THIS JUST IN...A very useful listing of creative ideas and resources for dealing with the shutdown caused by precessions against the COVID-19 Disease. Access it here. |
| | ARTISTS:
CALL FOR YOUR NEWS
March 21 - April 17, 2020 DEADLINE: Tues. March 17
DEADLINE: Tues. March 17, noon, at latest. - We understand that most performances and exhibitions you are involved with have been cancelled or postponed, however please do let us hear any other news you may have (and let us know if events you have already forwarded to Meri have subsequently been cancelled.
- We are particularly interested in any new digital ventures any of you may be considering due to the COVID-19 clampdown.
- Now that most people are confined to their homes, what are the opportunities for artists to connect?
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| | "COLORFUL BRIDGEPORT" & PUBLIC ART NOW AVAILABLE AS PODCAST
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| | | If you missed last Monday's SPOTLIGHT ON ARTS & CULTURE, our monthly interview show on WPKN 89.5FM, hear Jane Dávila, Managing Director of the Nest Arts Factory, Suzanne Kachmar, Executive Director of the Bridgeport Art Trail and City Lights Gallery and Lauren Coakley Vincent, President and CEO of Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District discuss the new “Colorful Bridgeport” campaign to bring color and life to downtown Bridgeport through the arts, more public art and public art activities. There’s a real push to bring the arts into the streets, and into storefronts. Hear the genesis of this campaign, and what’s in store for Bridgeport from a team of dedicated artists, nonprofits and entrepreneurs. |
| | MAKE YOUR ACE NOMINATIONS TODAY! |
| Please nominate an ARTIST, CITIZEN, COMPANY, EDUCATOR, and NONPROFIT for our annual ACE Awards, recognizing achievements and contributions to arts and culture in our region. To nominate, have a statement of up to 150 words ready to explain why your nominee deserves the award. You can make your nominations here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACEawards2020
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