Organization Newsletter November 2023

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Subject: Organization Newsletter November 2023

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

November 2023

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Center for Arts and Culture, Stamford Jewish Community Center has a vibrant array of programs including the annual Jewish Film Festival of Fairfield County, The Manger Gallery, Senior Luncheons, Taste of Torah, Virtual Book Club, Book and Author Talks, and more.

CAFC NEWS

NOVEMBER SPOTLIGHT ON ARTS & CULTURE

Our November "Spotlight on Arts & Culture" features Jennifer Reynolds-Kaye, Director of the Housatonic Museum of Art in Bridgeport. In this episode, Erika will introduce herself to WPKN listeners and discuss her work as a literary artist, nonprofit executive, and lover of arts and culture. Jennifer will discuss her role as art administrator of the second-largest art collection housed at a community college in the country! She will also discuss the initiatives at the Housatonic Museum of Art and the intersection between art and community. Tune into WPKN 89.5 FM Live on Monday, November 13 at noon.

LISTEN LIVE

10 am Monthly Drop-In with Penny Cook on Zoom

Development consultant Penny Cook will answer your questions and tackle any grant writing issues you currently have. Come with your questions about certain grants and any grant applications you have started.

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MEMBER NEWS

C Parker Gallery welcomed actor Sharon Stone to the opening of an exhibit of her paintings called "Sharon Stone: Welcome To My Garden," on view through December 3. This new exhibition offers a never-before-seen panorama into Sharon Stone’s creative prowess. The artist invites viewers on a journey through the vibrant landscapes of her imagination, reflecting her inner world. READ MORE

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is excited to share that they have been invited to talk at the 2023 Country House Conference. From its early beginnings as a British colony, Connecticut has been known as a bucolic haven of picturesque country roads and the ideal image of the country house. Participants will explore 300 years of architectural heritage as they look at key historic properties around the state that exemplify the evolution of rural and suburban residential architecture.

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk has reaffirmed its commitment to advance global goals to protect wildlife and wild places across the world. They are uniting behind advancing the goals of the Kunnming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, including protecting at least 30 percent of the planet by 2030 (30x30). More than 100 AZA-accredited members have signed a declaration uniting behind efforts to end and reverse the world’s catastrophic decline of biodiversity. AZA members, located in 13 countries, currently invest more than $250 million annually in field conservation, making it one of the largest funders for biodiversity globally. These zoos and aquariums inspire more than 200 million visitors a year to care about and take action for animals and their ecosystems.

The Norwalk Art Space presented a talk with Senior Advisor Helen Klisser, an art advisor, curator, and photojournalist who has championed global art projects for over 25 years. Helen creates, documents and fosters cultural exchange to promote understanding and address social justice issues. She is an art world insider who nurtures relationships among individuals and institutions to create significant cultural initiatives, and she is committed to facilitating partnerships and cultivating connectivity using her extensive global networks.

The Westport Library reports that they had more than 130,000 visitors come through during the months of June - August 2023. This was a 19% increase from 2022 and almost double the number from 2021. They are grateful for the support and look forward to new Fall programming.

OTHER NEWS

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES FOR HUMANITIES MAJORS: STATE OUTCOMES

In the first study of its kind, the Humanities Indicators developed a series of profiles about the career outcomes of humanities majors residing in Connecticut and the other 49 states, drawing on data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Read all about the key findings - what do CT Humanities Majors do, what do they earn, and more.

NALAC RELEASES 2023 IMPACT REPORT

The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) announces the release of its 34-year impact report. Analyzing over three decades of work, the report showcases NALAC's transformative contributions to the Latinx arts and cultural landscape across the nation.This report has been spearheaded by María López De León, who served as NALAC’s president and CEO for over twenty-five years and who recently announced her retirement. This impact report advances NALAC's dedication to transparency and accountability to the field.

NEA & NEH AMENDMENT VICTORIES!

The U.S. House of Representatives was victorious in blocking two attempts to eliminate federal funding for the arts and humanities in the FY’24 Interior Appropriations bill. Amendment #60 to eliminate all funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) was defeated by a vote of 292-129 and Amendment #61 to eliminate all funding to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) was defeated by a vote of 292 to 132. A full 100% of Democrats voted against both amendments and were joined by a strong 39% of Republicans to make it a BIPARTISAN declaration that Congress supports the arts and culture.

ARTS & CULTURE, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, & SOCIAL EQUITY: WHAT GUESTS CARE ABOUT

New research released by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) notes that between July 2021 and July 2022, more than half of all adults created and/or performed art—similar to findings in 2017, the last time the survey was conducted. During the same time period, just under half of all adults attended in-person arts events, a significant drop from 2017. A separate survey shows that 82 percent of respondents watched or listened to arts activities through digital media between 2021 and 2022. These and other findings about in-person and virtual arts participation, and about adults’ reading habits, are available in two new NEA research publications.

ARTS & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 6 REPORT RELEASED!

Fairfield County's nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $255.3 million in economic activity in 2022, according to the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) report, an economic and social impact study conducted by Americans for the Arts. That economic activity – $179.7 million in spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and $75.6 million in event-related expenditures by their audiences – supported 4,015 jobs and generated $62.6 million in local, state, and federal government revenue. Nationally, America's nonprofit arts and culture sector is a $151.7 billion industry—one that supports 2.6 million jobs and generates $29.1 billion in government revenue. Coastal Fairfield County data distribution sponsored by WSHU Public Radio.

FUNDING

Fellowships Open Book Program

DEADLINE: NOV 15

National Leadership Grants for Museums

DEADLINE: NOV 15

Inspire! Grants for Small Museums

DEADLINE: NOV 15

Museum Grants for African American History & Culture

DEADLINE: NOV 15

Museums for America Grant

DEADLINE: NOV 15

Museums Empowered Grant

DEADLINE: NOV 15

Museum Grants for African American History & Culture

DEADLINE: NOV 15

NEH Collaborative Research Grant

DEADLINE: NOV 29

Asian Cultural Council Grant

DEADLINE: NOV 30

CT Humanities Sponsorships

DEADLINE: DEC 1

Shubert Foundation Nonprofit Theatre Grants

DEADLINE: DEC 5

Save America's Treasures Grant

DEADLINE: DEC 19

NEH Media Projects

DEADLINE: JAN 10

Preservation Assistance Grants for Small Institutions

DEADLINE: JAN 11

Historic Restoration Fund Grants (HRF)

DEADLINE: ROLLING

Philanthropic Art Program

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

Fine Art Gallery Sales Associate

Sorelle Gallery | Westport

Front of House Manager

ACT of CT | Ridgefield

Gallery Assistant

Silvermine | New Canaan

Graphic Designer/Marketing Assistant

Int'l Festival of Arts & Ideas | New Haven

Executive Director

Connecticut Choral Artists | New Britain

Production Manager

Yale University | New Haven

Staff Writer, Communications

Yale University | New Haven

Associate Registrar, Exhibitions

The Bruce Museum | Greenwich

Major Gifts Associate

The Bruce Museum | Greenwich

Auction Gallery Assistant

Greenwich Living Design | Stamford

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

FCCF Grantwriting Workshop

NOV 9, 16, 30

NEFA Annual Idea Swap

NOV 13

Good Governance for Nonprofits Workshop

NOV 14

Pro Bono Partnership: How to Run Your Nonprofit Board

NOV 15

Recognizing and Addressing Implicit Bias in the Workplace

NOV 15

Corporate Housekeeping: How to Run Your Nonprofit Board

NOV 15

Museums Empowered: Professional Development for Museum Staff

NOV 15

Let’s Talk Hiring: Onboarding New Hires

NOV 16

SHU How to Make Your Organization More Data Driven

NOV 29

2023 Annual Nonprofit Conference

DEC 6

Unleashing the Power of Your Financial Statements

NOV 26, DEC 6, 13

The Leader Within Executive Womens Forum 3 Launch Class

DEC 13

Leading with Conversational Intelligence Executive Womens Forum

DEC 14

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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