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| | | | | The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is a nonprofit membership service organization that supports its members through unified marketing, capacity building, professional development, and advocacy services. This newsletter is sent to all who request it, but we ask that, if you are not a member, you explore membership benefits and consider joining. See member benefits here. Join here.. |
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| | | FCBUZZ LIVE! THIS WEEKEND COME VISIT US AT TWO ART FAIRS
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| | FUNDING BOOSTER PROGRAM FOR ARTISTS TOO NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FIRST WORKSHOP JULY 14
Our new Funding Booster Program is free, and open to all members designed to help everyone think positively about seeking grants for their arts and culture projects. Artists are welcome too. All grant seekers, from beginners to seasoned veterans, will learn new skills in seeking and applying for grants. The program includes monthly workshops, drop-in grant clinics and one-on-one sessions with grant writing expert Jessica Morozowich, regional meetings, panel discussions with funders, and more. Our first Grantwriting 101 workshop is scheduled for July 14. Interested? First sign up, then tell us about your grant writing experience to date (if any) and then sign up for the workshop! Sign up here: http://bit.ly/cafcbooster |
| | | | MELISSA BENEDEK
Melissa Benedek is an abstract artist and designer who grew up in New York City around the arts. Her father owned an art gallery in Soho and her mother, also involved in the art world, showcased artists and orchestrating shows. Melissa studied art at The Arts Student’s League and Parson’s School of Design in New York. Her love for color and design led her to become an artist and jewelry designer. Her passion for color play came through in the stones she would choose for her jewelry designs. Alongside jewelry design, she continued to paint and build her art portfolio, which today demonstrates her vision and passion for colors and textures. Her art features fluid brushstrokes that intersect, overlap, and interact with one another. Melissa recently moved to Connecticut and is an artist at RPAC Gallery and a member of the Ridgefield Guild of Artists. See her jewelry design website and Instagram page. |
| | | | | | | Andrea Bonfils has been busy the past year in her studio, creating 72 unique encaustic paintings and sculpture for the 1 Hotel in Nashville. In addition, Andrea recently delivered two commisssions to Naples and Miami, FL and completed several new sculputres. She is also serving as the Juror of the Darien Alumni Art Show; Host of the Darien Art Oddysey Exhibition in memory of Kate Weinberg Summer Show with Isabella Garrucho Fine Art, Greenwich, CT; Exhibiting photography, sculpture and encaustic paintings at the Four Seasons Encantando, Santa Fe, the Bruce Museum Art Auction and Yellowstone Art Museum Auction. |
| | Carol Nipomnich Dixon has an art work juried into the 104th Annual Juried Open Bendheim Summer Exhibit 2021, “Hosta Leaves" (13x13" framed, embroidery thread and Caran d'Ache on felt). The exhibit is sponsored by Greenwich Art Society, on view through Sept. 9. Carol also has her work “Striped Sea at Sunset” was juried into the 21st Annual Vivian and Stanley Reed Marine Show Virtual Exhibition, on view June 12 through July 17. |
| | Ellen Gordon's work "Hello, old friend" (30x40" on paper) was accepted into the Greenwich Art Society's 104th Annual Bendheim Exhibition, juried by Allison Rudnick, Associate Curator in the department of Drawings and Prints at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In addition, Ellen is exhibiting “Fractured Space” (30 x 40" framed, watercolor and ink on d’arches paper) in the Kehler Liddell Gallery Our DNA exhibit featuring more than 50 artists, June 24- July 25. "As a practicing figurative artist I’ve explored the concept of our genus in my work as it relates to women. We have the same parts, feel the same pain and joys and are united in those bonds. We come in different packages but are beautiful in our humanity, notes Ellen. |
| | Adair Wilson Heitmann was an invited Connecticut artist participating in the Bridgeport Public Schools' Virtual Arts Count Day Series in May 2021. Arts Count Day encourages artists from the community to share their artistic talent and expertise with students in the Bridgeport Public School district calling attention to the role the arts play in their everyday lives and the vast employment opportunities available in the arts. She created this video essay highlighting for the students her talent, background, process, and progression. View on YouTube |
| | Emily Kelting received the Color Print of the Year 2021 Honors in June from the Stamford Photography for "Peace Seeker," taken in Bagan, Myanmar in January 2020. Emily also received the Nancy Zagar award at the Stamford Photography Club’s Awards Ceremony for the highest cumulative score in the monthly competitions in the 2020-2021 season. Emily has organized a GoFundMe page to raise funds to help one the families she met in Myanmar escape ongoing violence and come to the U.S. The mother and eldest daughter have been accepted into a program at Souther New Hampshire University. |
| | Jana Ireijo's work, "Love Bites," has been accepted in the Every Woman Biennial Exhibition (NYC) that opens June 24. It's a collaboration with Superchief Gallery NYC and all the works will be minted into NFTs. |
| | Nancy Moore will be exhibiting her painging “Uplift,” (39 x 30” watercolor) at the 104th Annual Summer Juried Exhibit at the Greenwich Art Society’s Bendheim Gallery in Greenwich. The show runs from July 6 thru Sept. 9. |
| | | | | | | | Congratulations to Rick Shaefer for receiving a second Pollock-Krasner Grant to continue the work for which he received a previous grant in 2015. It is basically to be able to extend the breadth and scope of the original "Refugee Trilogy", which was three large triptychs, each 96"x165", done in charcoal on vellum mounted on nine (total) wood panels distilling the journeys refugees have had to endure throughout history. Rick intends to add a "Prologue" and "Epilogue" to the series as bookends to the series to show the generalized upheaval that propels these sudden migrations and the hopeful, eventual, rebuilding of lives in a relatively safer new homeland. |
| | Margaret Esme Simon has five pieces in the digital show through a partnership between the ODETTA gallery and Shim Art Network. It will appear on Artsy through December 9. "Nia, 2020" shown here (30.5 x 40.6cm Pastel on sanded paper.) Margaret also has a pastel portrait in the Community Sponsored Awards show at the Rowayton Arts Center. The show will be up from June 27- July 25. Margaret's oil painting "Antique Toy Train" will be part of the Greenwich Art Society's Annual Juried Exhibition. The show will be in the Bendheim Gallery in Greenwich. CT from July 6 - Sept. 9. |
| | Connie Newton Stancell’s work has been selected and included in the Denise Bibro Fine Art, Inc. Virtual National Exhibition, June 10 to July 3, along with the artwork of 19 other artists. In addition, Connie has been chosen as one of finalists in the exhibition whose work will be promoted on Artsy, Instagram and Facebook and on social media for another six months. "Canyon Rhythms V" (30x40" Acrylic layered over white tissue paper on canvas) |
| | | | | | HOUSATONIC MUSEUM OF ART LEADS BANNER PROJECT TO CELEBRATE HISTORIC LITTLE LIBERIA
Broad Street in Bridgeport has a new look thanks to a series of banners that celebrate the City’s rich history. Ten colorful banners, designed by Bridgeport middle school students, honor Bridgeport’s seaside village known as Little Liberia. Through the Housatonic Museum of Art’s (HMA) Student Docent program middle school students from Beardsley School, Geraldine Johnson School or John Winthrop School worked with Artist-in-Residence Paula Frisch to learn about the history of this unique community. The banners created by the students highlight the people who lived and worked there. The Downtown Special Services District partnered with the Museum to facilitate the installation along Broad Street. |
| | DOWNTOWN STAMFORD LAUNCHES ART IN PUBLIC PLACES EXHIBIT
This year's Art in Public Places exhibit is interactive and for the first time, Stamford Downtown Special Services District is joining music with art. Twenty-five fully functional pianos will bring some color and sound to the city's main streets this summer. Each piano was donated to Stamford Downtown and is now in the process of being transformed into an original work. Once done, the pianos will be displayed for viewing and playing by area residents and visitors. The hope is to bring some light to what's been a dark year. Read News12 Article... |
| | | | NOMINATE A CT ARTS HERO JUNE 27
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. If you know a special someone who has contributed significantly to the arts in Connecticut, please take a moment to nominate this individual. You can do so by completing the nomination form below. The deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 11:59 pm. Note: Arts Heroes are not awarded posthumously. Submission Details... |
| | CT OFFICE OF THE ARTS TEACHING ARTISTS: TRAINING FOR WORKING WITH OLDER ADULTS JULY 1
The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) is seeking two (2) teaching artists to participate in a paid professional development training program that will serve older adults living in senior apartment communities through residencies. COA will provide best practice strategies for working in the field of creative aging. The two teaching artists will work closely with a master teaching artist whose artistic discipline is songwriting. The two participating artists will each bring their own arts discipline into the process. Interested Teaching Artists must complete an online application HERE. See full submission details and application questions on the Creative Aging web page. |
| | ROWAYTON ART CENTER CALL FOR ARTISTS PHOTOGRAPHY & SCULPTURE JULY 2
Online submissions are now being accepted in an Open Call to Artists for “Photography and Sculpture,” at Rowayton Arts Center (RAC). The Chair for the show is Joanna Bridges and the Co-chair is Laure Dunne. The judge for the exhibition is Debbie Hesse, a multidisciplinary artist and Gallery Director at Ely Center of Contemporary Art in New Haven. During her tenure at the New Haven Arts Council, she developed various community programs and curated over 200 exhibitions. Submit work here... |
| | CT WOMEN ARTISTS JULY 7
Connecticut Women Artists invites women artists across the country to enter its National Open Juried Exhibit. The show will run from Sat. Aug. 21 - Fri. Sept. 10 at the Arts Center East in Vernon, CT. Artists may submit up to three images of original work in painting, mixed media, drawing, collage, printmaking, fiber art, photography, and sculpture. $2,000 in cash prizes will be available. Submit work here... |
| | CALL FOR YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS JULY 18
The Artists Collective of Westport has partnered with the Westport Farmers Market and the Drew Friedman Community Arts Center to present Young Shoots, an opportunity for teen photographers age 8-18. Photo subjects include produce, flowers and prepared foods that can be purchased at the Farmer's Market. Submit work here... |
| | | | FOLK & TRADITIONAL ARTS COMMUNITY IMPACT COORDINATOR JUNE 30
The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA), the Connecticut Cultural Heritage Arts Program (CCHAP), and the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) are seeking a Folk & Traditional Arts Community Impact Coordinator to join CCHAP and to serve as an engagement leader with a focus on connecting to folk and traditional artists and communities across coastal Fairfield County (the towns served by CAFC). Folk & Traditional Arts as defined by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA): The folk and traditional arts are rooted in and reflective of the cultural life of a community. This opportunity is open to Connecticut residents of any age from 18 years and older. The anticipated schedule runs from August 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 for 15 hours per week, for 8 payments of $1,200 to be paid monthly ($9,600 total) Apply here... |
| | NATIONAL PARK ARTIST RESIDENCIES WORKSHOP JUNE 30
Practice Best Practice is hosting a free workshop for all artists interested in learning more about residencies through the National Parks. Did you know the National Park Service has over 50 artist residencies in national parks, monuments, and historical sites across the country? Would you like to know more about the programs and how you might become a resident artist? This workshop is for you. Arts administrators and Park Rangers from across the National Park Service will present about their residencies along with alumni artists who have been residents in parks. The program is free and will be held on Zoom. You must register in advance. |
| | JAZZ ROAD CREATIVE RESIDENCIES GRANTS AVAILABLE JULY 1
Jazz Road Creative Residencies is one component of the larger program, Jazz Road, a four-year national jazz initiative directed by South Arts, funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Jazz Road features a coordinated partnership with the other five Regional Arts Organizations. Grants of up to $15,000 supporting multi-town tours by emerging and established jazz artists are available, as well as grants of up to $40,000 to support residencies for jazz artists to explore their work through artistic creation or connecting with audiences. Learn more... |
| | SUPPORTING ARTS GRANTS JULY 11
The FY22 Supporting Arts grant program is open and accepting applications. The Supporting Arts grant program provides unrestricted funding to help support Connecticut’s arts organizations and municipal arts departments as they pursue their missions. This type of grant is flexible and gives the grantee the ability to use the funds where they are most needed. Grants range from $1,000 to $15,000 depending upon the size of the organization. Questions? Contact Rhonda Olisky via email at rhonda.olisky@ct.gov. .Learn more... |
| | GLOBAL ART CONFERENCE: VISION X JULY 16-18
Vision X Live is a three-day virtual conference that brings the world's best artists together to help them navigate through a rewarding career as a professional artist. Learn the best practices through a series of live demos, panel discussions, Q&As, and more. At Vision X Live, all ideas are welcome, and cross-pollination is encouraged. The goal is to break down boundaries between genres, styles, and cultures. Learn more here... |
| | COA ARTISTS RESPOND GRANT JULY 28
The Artists Respond grant program provides direct funding to Connecticut artists to pursue community-based projects that use the arts to respond to social issues, current events, and community needs. Connecticut artists may apply for grant of either $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000 to support artist fees associated with project activities. Projects must occur in CT and may address a range of social issues such as:
equity and racial justice; community development; empowerment of LGBTQ communities; COVID-19 pandemic; mental health; and other artist-centered initiatives that use the arts to inspire, empower, educate, and transform our Connecticut communities. The program provides two application rounds to support activities in the fall/winter and the spring/summer seasons. Review the full program details on the COA website to learn more about the program. |
| | ARTIST'S RESOURCE TRUST (A.R.T.) FUND GRANTS AUGUST 15
Artist’s Resource Trust was established in 1996 to provide support to the creative work of mid-career (aged 35 and older) visual artists who have demonstrated substantial commitment, development and quality in their work. A.R.T.'s focus is on visual artists who live in New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) and in the towns in NY that are part of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation's catchment area as of 2015. Grants range up to $10,000. Applications are due Aug. 15. Learn more here... |
| | FOUNDWORK ARTIST PRIZE OCTOBER 10
The Foundwork Artist Prize is an annual juried award that we inaugurated in 2019 to recognize outstanding practices by contemporary artists. Each year, two honorees receive unrestricted $10,000 grants and studio visits with this year’s distinguished jurors: Vanessa Carlos, Qu Chang, Bridget Donahue, Cédric Fauq, Thomas Lawson, Thiago de Paula Souza. As in past years, the honorees and three shortlisted artists will also be invited for interviews in Foundwork's Dialogues program to further public engagement with their work. Applications are now being accepted through October 10. Learn more here... |
| | YOUNG ARTIST GRANTS OCTOBER 15
For many young people, applying to YoungArts may be the first step in affirming “I am an artist.” YoungArts is one of the only organizations in the U.S. that supports artists across 10 disciplines at all stages of development, beginning with the critical moment when they decide to pursue a life in the arts, and continuing throughout their careers. Applications are now being accepted through October 15. Learn more here... |
| | Recommended Sources for Calls and for OpportunitiesCreative Ground (New England's Director of Creative Enterprises and Artists) |
| | | | PRO BONO LEGAL CLINIC FOR ARTISTS JULY 20
This New York Foundation for the Arts' legal clinic offers one-on-one 30-minute Zoom sessions on various art-related issues. The attorneys will be available to advise about issues including intellectual property, licensing, collaboration, nonprofits, and contracts, among other art-related topics. The sign up deadline is Mon. June 28 at 1pm. Learn more here... |
| | PERFORMING OUTDOORS: HOW TO BRING ART TO PARKS, PLAZAS AND THE STREETS JULY 27
This FREE webinar hosted by NYFA is geared toward artists and event producers looking to create and perform outdoors. By the end of the webinar, you will understand the various types of city event permits, consider strategies for what to do in adverse weather situations, and hear ideas for how to manage technical production on a limited budget. Read more...
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| | | | CT HUMANITIES GRANTS AND PROGRAMS ASSISTANT
CT Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities located in Middletown, CT seeks a full-time (37.5 hours), Grants and Programs Assistant. This is a one-year contract-based position with the possibility of a one-year extension. CT Humanities administers the statewide Connecticut Humanities Fund, digital humanities websites connecticuthistory.org and teachitct.org, as well as capacity building and advocacy initiatives. During 2020, CTH grantmaking distributed $2.9 million in project grants and COVID-19 pandemic relief support to Connecticut’s cultural nonprofit organizations. Apply here...
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| | DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR NEIGHBORHOOD STUDIOS
Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County transforms the lives of Bridgeport children/youth through arts education and empowers them to make a difference in their community.The Development Coordinator (DC) is responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising program in partnership with the Executive Director (ED) to grow the organization’s annual contribution revenue by 25%. Responsibilities include the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship among the Bridgeport business community, Fairfield County corporations, and major individual donors. Full description...
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| | ACT OF CT PRODUCTION MANAGER TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
ACT of Connecticut, an AEA SPT Theater located in Ridgefield, CT, is seeking a Full Time Production Manager/Technical Director. ACT of CT presents 3-4 mainstage productions plus 3-5 smaller projects per season. ACT of CT runs a year- round education program, as well as a new works program in the summer. The theater opened in 2018 and is a 180-seat renovated Phillip Johnson building with a permanent turntable, mechanized roll drops, as well as in-house sound and lighting packages. Full description... |
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JULY: July 16-18: Global Art Conference VisionXJuly 20: ProBono Partners Legal Webinar
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ROLLING DEADLINES: Gottlieb Foundation: Emergency Grant Program (painters, printmakers, and sculptors) ioby/ArtPlace America: Artists Lead!: creative placemaking crowdfunding plus Stochastic Labs: Residencies for engineers, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs |
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