Subject: Organization Newsletter Oct 2022

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

October 2022

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Art of Everyone is a collective of curated artistic talent, specializing in the creative mediums of traditional visual art to NFTs, murals and our proprietary Laser Guided Live Art. Laser Guided Live Art brings groups of people together to co-create commissioned works of art under the direction of our Artist Conductors. Each of our professionally brilliant Artists Conductors is equipped with not only a laser pointer, but with a motivating, ice breaking dialogue designed to keep everyone immersed in the unique experience. Our process is akin to that of a symphony conductor leading their fellow musicians. WEBSITE

C. Parker Gallery is a full-service art gallery and consultancy celebrating its tenth-year anniversary in Greenwich, Connecticut. Proprietor, Tiffany Benincasa, established the gallery with a mission to connect homeowners, art lovers and collectors with art and artists. The gallery represents an extensive collection of works by traditional and contemporary artwork from decorative to investment grade. With a broad knowledge of the market, extensive inventory of original works, and unique access to the art world, helping clients find the pieces they seek.  WEBSITE

GR Art Gallery is a theme-oriented contemporary art space open to all ideas and techniques, especially in the realm of painting and printmaking. Established in 2017, the gallery has exhibited works from local and international artists throughout the years. GR Art Gallery is open to the public. WEBSITE

Ridgefield Independent Film Festival is a boutique Independent Film Festival bringing films and filmmakers from around the world to Ridgefield and nearby towns. RIFF celebrates independent films and filmmakers who create films that enlighten, entertain, and inspire moviegoers through compelling visual storytelling. RIFF hosts an annual festival that includes screenings, discussions, and special events.WEBSITE

Town Players of New Canaan (TPNC) was formed in 1946. For nearly four decades with no permanent home, perfor- mances were held at various locations throughout town. In the early 1980's TPNC raised funds to transform the abandoned powerhouse in Waveny Park into a full-time community theater. The 115-seat Powerhouse Performing Arts Center opened in March, 1983. Each season consists of 5 main-stage productions, a family holiday show, several Stage II concert readings, and Theatre Arts classes and educational workshops. WEBSITE

OUR NEWS

DISCOVER THE COMMUNITY-BUILDING POWER OF THE ARTS & MEET RANDY COHEN, AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS

OCT 19th 10:00 am
Coffee & Info Session for CAFC Members
Stepping Stones Museum, Norwalk

'The Arts Mean Business' Mark October 19th on your calendar and join us for a coffee and information session to learn about how we are partnering with Americans for the Arts for Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) Study, the sixth national study of the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry. Our local nonprofit arts and culture organizations have been and will continue to be critical to our economic recovery.  To kick off our participation, Randy Cohen, Vice President for Research at Americans for the Arts will be visiting our region and will be speaking to all our cultural nonprofit members. LEARN MORE

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The next "Spotlight on Arts & Culture" will be broadcast live Oct 10 at noon on WPKN FM. We have a two-part program for this broadcast. First, we introduce Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research at Americans for the Arts, and the main force behind the influential Arts & Economic Prosperity Study. This study measures the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry on our towns, regions and states, and the Cultural Alliance is leading the study by conducting audience surveys at cultural events through April 2023. Then we invite several of the organizers and presenters of the Bridgeport Art Trail to talk about some of the highlights of the upcoming 14th Bridgeport Art Trail, slated for November 10-13. Hear Suzanne Kachmar, Cris Dam, Lauren Coakley Vincent and others designing the "best ever" BAT. Tune in Monday October 10 at noon on WPKN, 89.5 FM.

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NEW PROGRAM JUST FOR YOU: MEMBER STORIES


Starting this month, we are planning to feature CAFC members on the homepage of the website. We're seeking stories, news, and information about the impact of the arts and how artists and arts/cultural organizations create vibrant, healthy, prosperous communities.


Would you like to be featured in a 'Member Stories' post?


If so, please share no more than 1000 words with us and include the following:


  • Introduce your organization, your location, and what you do.

  • Share your most current impact story - a story that shares how you or your organization contributes to community in a meaningful way. Share how artists are changemakers that help communities thrive.

  • Provide contact information (especially website link)

  • Provide a high quality, engaging 700 X 450 image in horizontal orientation that best reflects your story.


Send to marketing@culturalalliancefc.org

REMINDER! DUE NOVEMBER 4!

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YOUR NEWS

The Aldrich Contemporary Museum of Art received a glowing review in Hyperallergic for their 52 Artists exhibit, stating that the show challenges the meaning of “Women’s Art.” Among the positive comments, Alexis Clements notes, "What most stands out for me about 52 Artists at the Aldrich Contemporary is the sense of both engaging with and resisting categories." Clements states that The Aldrich’s relatively small size works to its advantage...with a thoughtfully curated archival room with seating that offers visitors the chance to take a break and flip through artists’ catalogues and historically important texts." READ MORE

Carriage Barn's Hilary Wittmann, Executive Director since 2016, announced the addition of two new staff members — Kristin Peterson Edwards as Director of Special Projects and Janet Dinger as Events and Programs Manager. Kristin will develop programs and initiatives to expand and further engage the organization's members and supporters. Janet will build a robust schedule of events, programs and partnerships to educate and engage the community. Jennifer Hladick continues in her role as Exhibitions & Gallery Manager. LEARN MORE

Darien Arts Center is pleased to announce the selection of the Arts Center’s new Executive Director, George Colabella. He will assume the overall execution of the mission of the DAC as well as strategic, developmental and operational responsibilities for the town’s only arts non-profit. Colabella has more than 30 years’ experience and expertise as a nonprofit executive and fund development specialist. As principal of Colabella & Associates he has conducted strategic planning for numerous organizations in the New York Tri-State area. READ MORE

The Housatonic Museum of Art has hired Jennifer Reynolds-Kaye as its new director. She replaces Robbin Zella, who retired in June after serving as director since 1998. Reynolds-Kaye most recently served as a consultant at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City and as an art history lecturer at Manchester Community College in Manchester, Connecticut. She held previous positions at a variety of museums and organizations including the Yale Center for British Art and the Yale University Art Gallery. She received her Ph.D. in art history from the University of Southern California. LEARN MORE    CT POST ARTICLE

LifeBridge Community Services was featured in Dan Woog's blog 06880 for its Urban Scholars After School Program, an after-school STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) program with an SEL (social emotional learning) component. Drawing 6th through 9th graders, this free program offers a welcoming, loving, challenging — even life-changing — home for 3 hours every day. Urban Scholars provides art, robotics, music (guitar, piano, drums), performing arts, science, dance, yoga, and special interest clubs like baking, games, cosmetology, community service and sports. Teachers, social workers, AmericCorps VISTA workers, volunteers, interns and working artists all help. READ MORE LEARN MORE

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is offering special discounts and educational programs for Homeschool families. These families can now take an educational dive into the marine world through grade-appropriate programs and discounted admission on “Home School Day,” Friday, October 21. This focused day gives homeschool students the opportunity to participate in many of the award-winning programs regularly presented to school groups by Aquarium educators. They can also sign up for a two-hour cruise aboard the research vessel and explore the rich marine life of Long Island Sound.” LEARN MORE

The Norwalk International Cultural Exchange (NICE) is proud to announce the launch of their new Education and Enrichment Program Series. This initiative was born out of the desire to continue our work of developing and expanding their multi-cultural programs steeped in folk and traditional art forms, and to expand and diversify their program offerings beyond the annual NICE Festival signature event. Their educational and enrichment programs are ideal for cross cultural awareness building and engagement specifically targeted to reach K-12. LEARN MORE

The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts is pleased to announce that Melissa Stern is the new Director of Development and Financial Aid. Stern states, "I am thrilled to support the Conservatory's mission to provide exemplary arts education to aspiring professional students, make a positive impact in the local community of arts, and create connections in the music, theatre, and film world that will last a lifetime."

Westport Country Playhouse is set to raise a curtain on a mobile theater of sorts in January, offering a fully staged, live play that will travel to students across Fairfield County.

“The Playhouse Mobile Unit is part of their goal to build sustainable and lasting relationships with the surrounding communities through the art of live theater. The initiative will act as a touch point and provide authentic theatrical experiences in familiar and trusted environments — schools, community centers, or anywhere we gather together. The project works in part thanks to money from Westport's American Rescue Plan Act and the National Endowment for the Arts. READ MORE

WPKN  89.5 FM radio is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15 with a broad and in-depth program including music, poetry, interviews, authors, and film. This unprecedented one-month recognition of Hispanic Heritage intends to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. On-air programming is FREE and in-person live and live-streaming events are low-cost for attendees. As part of the American Rescue Plan grant received from the City of Bridgeport - originated from Washington D.C. LEARN MORE

OTHER NEWS

RESEARCH PRACTICES


Cultural organizations are striving to become more data-informed – and that’s great news! If we want to expand and diversify attendance to be more representative of the US population, then we need data to understand not only our current audiences, but also those inactive visitors who are choosing not to visit us. Becoming data-informed means much more than simply “having” data, though. This article addresses select shortsighted practices that risk our sector’s competitive abilities and long-term growth potential, and it inspires critical thinking. Not everything that can be measured is worth measuring or is necessarily helpful. It’s important to understand the difference between a key performance indicator and a diagnostic metric.

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NEFA IDEA SWAP


Save the Date: November 2, 2022

Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA


Back in person for its 20th year, the Idea Swap is the annual event for New England-based presenting organizations and touring artists to network and share ideas for touring projects. This is your opportunity to initiate conversations with colleagues, develop programming ideas, and build ongoing relationships with peers and artists. Registration Opens: September 7 and Early Bird Registration and Project Ideas Deadline is October 7

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NATIONAL ARTS & HUMANITIES MONTH


October is National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM) and there are a number of new initiatives, tools, and resources for 2022:

 


Save the Date: Americans for the Arts’ October Member Briefing will take place Tuesday, October 11, at 3:00 p.m. ET with a focus on National Arts & Humanities Month. The free virtual briefing will feature an interview with this year's NAHM ambassador and a glimpse into what members are doing to honor the arts and humanities in their communities this fall.

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TO PRICE BUNDLE OR UNBUNDLE?

If bundling is on the table for your organization, then this research and related pricing psychology suggest that it may be worthy of your consideration. Research generally suggests that admission cost is not a primary barrier to visiting museums and performing arts entities, even in today’s price-sensitive economy. (Spoiler alert: Being free or low-priced does not correlate with perceptions of being welcoming for cultural entities. Being perceived as welcoming is so much more than admission cost.) Research currently shows that many entities are potentially underpriced within their respective markets.

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FUNDING

Social Media & Marketing Coordinator

ACT of CT | Ridgefield


PT Admin & Marketing Assistant (Remote)

The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County | Norwalk


Director of Finance and Administration

The Aldrich Contemporary Museum | Ridgefield


Education Manager

The Aldrich Contemporary Museum | Ridgefield


Grants & Program Assistant

CT Humanities


Coordinator

MET Opera On Demand | NYC


Communications & Engagement Associate

Signature Theatre | NYC


CT League of History Organization Jobs List


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