Organization Newsletter December 2023

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

December 2023

CAFC NEWS

December Spotlight On Arts & Culture

Our December "Spotlight on Arts & Culture" features Philippe Lerebours, podcaster at Philippe and Company. In this conversation, Philippe and Erika will discuss how to build and leverage a digital footprint for artistic expression and professional opportunities. You don't want to miss it! Tune in live on WPKN 89.5 FM Monday, December 11 at noon.

LISTEN LIVE

December Artist WorkLab: Preparing for Tax Season

Just in time for tax season, learn about all the ins and outs of tax preparation. Walk away feeling prepared to face something that can be daunting for many. Produced in collaboration with Metro Art Studios and with the support of Connecticut Humanities, Artist WorkLab brings you panels and discussions to help your art career thrive!

A Message About Funding Boosters

Thank you for joining us for a year of funding booster conversations. We hope you accessed new funding strategies to advance your organizational efforts. We will take the month of December off and reconvene in January with new and exciting discussion about funding for artists and organizations!

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MEMBER NEWS

Greenwich Choral Society will present two holiday concerts this season under the leadership of the Choral Society’s new Music Director and Conductor, Dr. Christine Howlett. "Truth, Light and Serenity" will be held at two locations: Christ Church in Greenwich and First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich. In addition to the traditional candlelight processional and seasonal carols, the Choral Society will perform Mozart’s Vespers, Vivaldi’s Magnificat and Joshua Jacobson’s Mi Zeh Y’maliel. The traditional December Holiday Concerts are a significant part of the community’s holiday celebrations.

Metro Art Studios is collaborating with Norwalk Art Space and Housatonic Art Museum in a new exhibition called "In Our Hands: Gun Culture in America," opening in Metro’s Crown Gallery on January 21, 2024. Juried by Housatonic Museum Executive Director Jennifer Reynolds-Kaye, Mary Himes, co-founder of Unload Foundation Inc, and Norwalk Art Space Executive Director, Duvian Montoya, "In Our Hands" is set to engage a broader audience through art to encourage community dialog about gun violence and inspire positive action, by presenting thought-provoking work exploring all perspectives of gun culture in America. Metro is in the process of an art call - the entry form can be found HERE Proceeds will benefit Street Safe Bridgeport and Sandy Hook Promise.

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk raised over $400,000 at their annual gala. With sustainability and conservation at the forefront of the "Seas the Night Gala," the Aquarium celebrated their 35th year anniversary. Over 100 guests were welcomed to HMTX World Headquarters – one of the greenest buildings in Connecticut and the first in Norwalk to pursue the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most stringent green building rating system.

The Norwalk Art Space will hold an open house and free community workshop this month with their resident artists, past and current. "Deck the Walls" features artists who will have original work and prints available. The community workshop allows participants to create their own piece of art to take home and Resident Artist McLee Mathias will DJ.

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Warrior Class,” a drama at the crossroads of politics and morality. The play is written by Kenneth Lin, who began his career writing on Netflix’s “House of Cards,” and is directed by Mark Shanahan, curator of the Playhouse Script in Hand playreading series and also the Playhouse incoming artistic director.

OTHER NEWS

HOW GALLERIES CAN ADAPT TO THE SHIFTING MARKETING LANDSCAPE

In a challenging art market, how can galleries ensure sustainability for their businesses? Artsy offers a video of Joe Kennedy in conversation with Alex Forbes, Head of Galleries and Fairs. The two experts discuss the shifting market landscape, and strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

HOW TO PERSUADE A NEW GENERATION TO JOIN YOUR NONPROFIT BOARD

Highlighting the personal and professional benefits of serving on your nonprofit’s board can help you make the role more appealing to younger candidates.Matt Lynch of Blue Avocado shares ways to attract young adults to nonprofit boards.

ArtsHERE INITIATIVE SUPPORTS INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTS PARTICIPATION

Statement of Interest submissions are now open for ArtsHERE, a new grantmaking initiative from the National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA launched ArtsHERE to provide grants of $65,000 to $130,000 to organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to equity in programming and practice. Grants are for specific projects that will strengthen the organization’s capacity to sustain meaningful community engagement and increase arts participation for underserved groups and communities. Review the guidelines and submit your Statement of Interest at artshere.org by Jan 19, 2024.

AASLH SURVEY FOR AMERICA 250

To help the field prepare for the U.S. 250th anniversary, The American Association for State and Local History is developing a handbook to inspire history organizations of all types, sizes, and locations to find connections to the upcoming commemoration. The handbook will offer concrete ideas for programs and services to engage varied audiences and meaningfully mark the 250th. Please fill out a short survey to help shape this resource!

TAKE SURVEY

SAVE THE DATE: CT ARTS HERO AWARDS

The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards honor and celebrate Connecticut residents who are creating inspiring initiatives 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. The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards - Class of 2023 - will be presented their awards on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Infinity Hall in Hartford. The event is free and open to all.

FUNDING

Shubert Foundation Nonprofit Theatre Grants

DEADLINE: DEC 5

CT Arts Endowment Fund (CAEF)

DEADLINE: DEC 15

Save America's Treasures Grant

DEADLINE: DEC 19

NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship

DEADLINE: DEC 31

Latino Poetry Program Partner Grant

DEADLINE: JAN 5

NEH Media Projects

DEADLINE: JAN 10

Preservation Assistance Grants for Small Institutions

DEADLINE: JAN 11

Digital Humanities Advancement Grants

DEADLINE: JAN 11

Public Humanities Projects

DEADLINE: JAN 11

Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions

DEADLINE: JAN 11

Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections

DEADLINE: JAN 12

Community Engagement Grant

DEADLINE: JAN 17

NEA ArtsHERE Grants

DEADLINE: JAN 19

CT Humanities Quick Grants

DEADLINE: FEB 2

NEA Grants for Arts Projects

DEADLINE: FEB 15

NEA Challenge America Grant

DEADLINE: APR 24

DECD Survey and Planning Grants (SHPO)

DEADLINE: ROLLING

Historic Restoration Fund Grants (HRF)

DEADLINE: ROLLING

NEFA National Theater Project Presenter Travel Grant

DEADLINE: ROLLING

Connecticut Office of the Arts Strategic Partnerships Grant

DEADLINE: ROLLING

NEFA National Dance Project Presentation Grant

DEADLINE: ROLLING

JOBS

Development Assistant

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | Ridgefield

Director of Business Development

Arts for Learning | Hamden

Director of Finance

The Wadsworth | Hartford

Gallery Attendant

The Wadsworth | Hartford

Major Gifts Officer

The Wadsworth | Hartford

Event Coordinator

The Bushnell | Hartford

Marketing and Communications Associate

CT Landmarks | Hartford

Chief Operating Officer

The Bruce Museum | Greenwich

Company Manager

International Festival of Arts and Ideas | New Haven

Executive Director

The Amistad Center for Art & Culture | Hartford

Production Manager

Yale University | New Haven

Staff Writer, Communications

Yale University | New Haven

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2023 Annual Nonprofit Conference

DEC 6

Workplace Mental Health Response

DEC 12

The Leader Within Executive Womens Forum 3 Launch Class

DEC 13

Leading with Conversational Intelligence Executive Womens Forum

DEC 14

Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts & Culture

JAN 30

ACA 2023 Equitable Capacity Workshop Series

MAR 27

NEH Virtual Workshop: Museums

ONGOING

Arts U Support Program

ONGOING

DECD READI Professional Development Series

ONGOING

How to Partner with Your Local Chamber of Commerce

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