Subject: Artist Newsletter February 2023

News & Opportunities for Individual Creatives in

Fairfield County CT

February 2023

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Rita Daley Hannafin is a textile artist who revels in the simple act of placing one fabric next to another. She is attracted to the endless possibilities offered by the materials and techniques. Her inspiration comes from various visual and intellectual sources, and her camera is a trusty companion for visual documentation. It records interesting bits of the world around her, revealing curious combinations of color, shape and line. With ideas and visual stimulation to inspire her, she finds the meaning in 'doing.' This makes her passing sensations and ideas tactile and permanent.

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Sarah King is a Stamford-based artist and educator.

As a Painter, Illustrator, and Teacher who lives and works in Stamford, she is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She has an MALS in Children's Book Illustration from Hollins University and an MFA from The New York Studio School. Painted Bear Studios LLC was established in 2011 and serves as a platform for her to pursue all of her creative endeavors. WEBSITE

Malikzada Pottery A seventh-generation Afghan master of traditional pottery, Matin Malikzada is internationally recognized for his technical skill and elegant designs. Matin was forced to flee Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover. Along with his family, he is now resettled in Northwest Connecticut where he continues his journey as an artist. In Kabul, Matin served as head of the Ceramics Department at the Turquoise Mountain Institute, an NGO founded by King Charles, III, where in his youth he studied and honed the skills inherited from his father. Upon graduating, he was hired as a Master of Ceramics, and ultimately rose to lead the department. WEBSITE

CAFC NEWS

"No one can whistle a symphony.

It takes a whole orchestra to play it." ~ H.E. Luccock


Happy February! Our second theme for 2023 is "Better Together." As a reminder, our new monthly themes are meant to connect the CAFC community with network-wide inspiration and focus.


In February, we invite you to seek new collaborations and intersections, particularly as we celebrate Black History Month and the need for racial equity and inclusion.


Please share your thoughts and experiences with us via email, on Instagram, or in person.


Let's keep expanding our essential arts and culture network! Let's do our part to build a healthy, thriving Fairfield County!

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THE MEANING OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

PODCAST AVAILABLE


Hear from Maisa Tisdale, President and CEO of The Mary & Eliza Freeman Center for History and Community, and Pam Lewis, Executive Director of Connect-Us, about the meaning of Black History Month: how it got started, what its importance is today for all of us, and especially for black youth.

LISTEN HERE

TIME TO UPDATE YOUR CAFC PROFILE


NOW is a great time to update your profile on the CAFC website It's very important to present your work in the best possible light, so please take time to refresh you profile with new info and images that draw attention to your work. If you need guidance, feel free to contact Lorie Lewis at marketing@culturalalliancefc.org

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We are pleased to open nominations for the 7th Annual Daniel E. Offutt III Arts & Culture Empowerment (ACE) Awards. The purpose of these awards is to celebrate the passion for the arts and culture and raise awareness about the quality and diversity of arts and culture across the 15 towns of our coastal Fairfield County region. Awards in five categories will be presented at our ACE Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

SUBMIT HERE

TICKET GIVEAWAY!


Thanks to a generous gift by WPKN, we have set aside 2 tickets 🎟️ 🎟️ to a rare CT performance by Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Co just for YOU. Recognized as the most innovative and powerful forces in the dance-theater world, this dance company comes to Fairfield County for the first time in nearly a decade 🙌 It’s the perfect finale for the WPKN Black History Month celebration 🎉 and you can be there.


Feb 25th at 7:30 pm

Fairfield University Quick Center for the Arts on

Ticket value: $50 each


Here’s how to enter:

  1. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook if you don’t already

  2. Subscribe to our eBuzz Arts and Culture event newsletter at culturalalliancefc.org

  3. Email us at marketing@culturalalliancefc.org & let us know you completed Steps 1 & 2

Winners will be notified by email. Must be 18 or older.

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MEMBER NEWS

Ann Chernow has two prints in two galleries: "Vodka" Etching (11 x 14”) published in the 30th edition (January) edition  of Artistonish. Magazine. From the Noir 2 portfolio. Edition of 10 is at Gallerium in Toronto, Canada and “Midnight” Etching (11 x 15”) from the Noir 2 portfolio is In a February exhibition  titled “Celebrating  Women” At the Kavanagh Gallery, St Charles, Illinois.

Eugenie Diserio's painting, Glacier (acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40”) is on view in the “Winter Escape” exhibit at the Stamford Art Association’s Townhouse Gallery, in person and online. The show opened on February 16 and runs through March 19. WEBSITE

Kat Evans is the guest exhibitor at The Westport Book Shop's Drew Friedman Art Place for the month of February. She is exhibiting three of her recent luminous Color Field paintings — a 48”x36” painting, and two 20”x20” collages of painted canvas cutouts affixed to a painted canvas base. Kat's artwork will be on exhibit through February 28th Sundays and Mondays from noon to 5 pm, and Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am. All artwork is available for purchase. WEBSITE

Joanie Landau has had 2 pieces selected for the 43rd Annual Photography Show at the Carriage Barn Arts Center, "Miraculous Ranunculus" and "Bouquet 91." The exhibiting juror is Christina Zanetti. Opening reception was February 4th and the show runs through March 5th. She is also one of 14 artists from the Arts Collective of Westport showing at the Westport Country Playhouse Barn which is opening with a reception on March 1st from 6-8pm. The barn will be open March 2-5, 2-6pm. Artist Talk on Sunday, March 5th at 5pm. She is featuring new pieces from the "In Bloom" Series. WEBSITE

Fruma Markowitz is thrilled and honored to be invited by the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts to participate in "Behind the Lens: 2023 – Everything is Different or Six Degrees." This annual show showcases the work of a select group of women photographic artists. She will be showing seven pieces, chosen by curator David DeMelim, from her ongoing Cyanotype Collage series "Searching for the Kahina." The opening reception was on Thursday, Feb 16th and the show will run until Mar 10th. WEBSITE

OTHER NEWS

FIVE DOS & DON'TS FOR ART CAREER

TIME MANAGEMENT


It’s all too easy to let the tasks stack up and the hours slip by. We all know time management is king for a fulfilling, productive day. It also happens to be very elusive, especially if you don’t step back and channel your energies the right way. Artwork Archive put together a list of important productivity dos and don’ts to keep you on track in the studio.

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BLACK HISTORY IN CONNECTICUT


Black History Month is a time to reflect, rejoice and remember. Here is a list of events that can be enjoyed throughout February. Many events are taking place in Connecticut this year to teach about Black changemakers from years past. Other events are geared toward having fun, or basking in the art made by Black creatives.

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CT CAPACITY BUILDING


The Grant Portal is Open! Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 cohort of the 6-month Connecticut Capacity-Building Program, a collaboration between MASS MoCA's Assets for Artists and the Connecticut Office of the Arts. Creatives of any discipline and from any part of Connecticut can apply. The cohort of 10 artists will receive:

  • A $2,000 unrestricted grant that serves as working capital to be strategically invested in the artist’s creative practice.

  • Free professional development services, including priority access to workshops on creating a sustainable practice, business needs and financial management.

  • Free one-on-one coaching sessions in the development of the artist’s career plan.

  • Goal-setting tools to figure out where you go next.

  • A supportive cohort of creative peers who can share in the successes and challenges of being an artist.

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CALLS FOR ARTISTS

& PERFORMERS

STAMFORD ART ASSOCIATION CELEBRATING WOMEN: IN LIFE & ART


DEADLINE: FEB 26

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RIDGEFIELD THEATER BARN AUDITION FOR "NEXT TO NORMAL"


DEADLINE: FEB 26-28

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FAIRFIELD CENTER STAGE GUYS & DOLLS AUDITION


DEADLINE: FEB 27-28

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WILTON LIBRARY FOCUS ’23 PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT


DEADLINE: MAR 4

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CREATING FROM THE HEART: CULTIVATING OUR BELOVED COMMUNITY


DEADLINE: MAR 5

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CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING INT'L MINIATURE PRINT COMPETITION


DEADLINE: MAR 11

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RIDGEFIELD GUILD OF ARTISTS' 13th ANNUAL MEMBER JURIED SHOW


DEADLINE: APR 15

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IMAGES 2023


DEADLINE: SEPT 7

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LINKS TO OPPORTUNITIES

JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, & VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Education and Workshop Coordinator

Center for Contemporary Printmaking | Norwalk


Preservationist Assistant

Independent | Norwalk


Woodworking Instructor

Silvermine Art Center | New Canaan


Printmaking Instructor

Silvermine Art Center | New Canaan


Metal Sculpture Instructor

Silvermine Art Center | New Canaan


Photography Instructor

Silvermine Art Center | New Canaan


INTEMPO | Greenwich



Stepping Stones for Children | Norwalk


Martin Lawrence Galleries | Greenwich


Sorelle Gallery | Westport


Fairfield Museum| Fairfield


The Bruce Museum | Greenwich


Connecticut Historical Society | Hartford


Stamford History Center | Stamford


Fairfield Museum and History Center | Stamford

 

FUNDING, GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, + MORE

2023 Capacity Building Grants for Connecticut Artists

Deadline: FEB 22


New Voices Filmmaker Grant

Deadline: FEB 28


Art Biologic

Deadline: FEB 28


NEH-Mellon Fellowships for Digital Publication 

Open Draft Deadline: FEB 28


CT Audubon Society's Edwin Way Teale Artists in Residence Program

Deadline: MAR 1


National Dance Project Production Grant

Deadline: MAR 1


NEFA Jazz Road Tours Grant Program

Deadline: MAR 1


Rockefeller Center X City Harvest - The Flag Project

Deadline: MAR 2


National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowships Program

Deadline: MAR 8


NEA Creative Writing Fellowship

Deadline: MAR 8


Native Arts & Culture Foundation - LIFT

Deadline: MAR 14


CT Office of the Arts AIR Collaborative Facilitators

Deadline: MAR 15


Wild Futures Visual Arts & Film

App Opens: MAR 23


New England States Touring (NEST) Grant Program

Deadline: MAR 23


Martin House Creative Art Residency Program

Deadline: MAR 31


Norton Island Residency Program for Writers & Artists

Deadline: MAR 31


MAD Museum NYC Burke Prize

Deadline: APR 9


NEH Fellowships

Deadline: APR 12


Long Meadow Art Residency

Deadline: APR 30


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RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Artist Communities Alliance Directory of Artist Residencies
Artworkarchive: Complete guide to Artist Opportunities; Calls for Artists
Call for Entry (Cafe)
Massachusetts Arts Council ArtSake Calls to Artists
Creative Ground (New England's Directory of Creative Enterprises and Artists)
Creative Capital
Hyperallergic Opportunities
New York Foundation for the Arts Classifieds (Opportunities; Jobs)
Springboard for the Arts (Opportunities) 

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