| ORGANIZATIONS' NEWSLETTER News and Opportunities for the Cultural Nonprofits and Creative Businesses of Fairfield County, CT
November 3, 2017 |
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| | The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is a nonprofit 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 this community of more than 550 individuals and organizations. Sign up here |
| | | | | DESIGNERS CELEBRATE THE ARTS - A BIG SUCCESS! |
| Some 200 designers, artists, business leaders, innovators, media and more gathered Thursday night October 26 to celebrate the arts, to honor DJ Carey, Editorial Director, C&G Media, and to benefit the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County. The event was co-chaired by Lynn Morgan and Patrick Mele. Two videos, generously made by 4th Row Films, were shown: one honoring DJ by her friends and colleagues (http://bit.ly/djcareytribute) and the other paying tribute to the role of the arts, designers and the Cultural Alliance itself (http://bit.ly/designerscelebratethearts). Thank you to all who took part!
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| | | NEXT ARTISTS TALK SUN. NOV. 5... |
| | Sign up to attend our free ARTISTS TALK #5 - GREENWICH on Sun. Nov. 5, 2-4pm in collaboration with the Flinn Gallery, at the Greenwich Library (101 West Putnam Ave. 2nd Floor). As part of Of Art & Craft, come see, hear, and ask questions of selected speakers Susan Eisen, Norma Minkowitz, and Cultural Alliance member Ellen Schiffman. The videorecorded talks of our members will be available on our ARTISTS TALK YouTube Playlist. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. More info + RSVP here. |
| | SAVE THE DATE: SHAPING COMMUNITY - JAN. 23-24
Interested in how you and your organization can work together with artists, arts nonprofits, town planners, businesses, architects and others to shape your community? Save the dates, Jan. 23-24 for the Cultural Alliance's Creative Placemaking Conference, Shaping Community at Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk. With keynote speakers, Kristina Newman-Scott (CT Office of the Arts), Jamie Bennett (ArtPlace America), Jennifer Hughes (National Endowment for the Arts) and Patrick McMahon (CT Main Street Center), one day exploring the impact of Public Art, Artist Residencies, Artists Spaces, and New Narratives for our Towns, and one full day of workshops creating grant proposals to actively shape our communities.
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GALLERY@PEARL
A Creative Business Member Founder/Director: Cathy Colgan
In the spirit of community and celebration of local artists, the popular restaurant, Pearl at Longshore launched a gallery space this May. Named the Gallery@Pearl, in acknowledgment of Westport’s rich heritage of artistic talents, the Gallery opened May 2nd, with a show featuring local photographer Janet Samuels. The Gallery is the brainchild of Cathy Colgan, former arts events producer for the Westport Downtown Merchants Association (WDMA) that produces the Fine Arts Festival and Art About Town. While working on these events for WDMA, Cathy developed a deep appreciation for the depth of talented artists in the community, and their desire to show their work in varied venues. Pearl was happy to make Cathy’s vision materialize with the active help of owners Lois & Marc Backon and owner/manager Antonio Ninivaggi. Pearl strives to not only bring a quality dining experience to Westport, but to also support the community in various ways. Hosting local artists and providing a venue for them to display and sell their work is one such way. So far, Gallery@Pearl has exhibited the work of Nancy Landauer, Sholeh Janati, Janet Samuels, Elizabeth Marks, and Dale Najarian - the last three shows curated by Cathy Colgan. The next opening on 11/14 will feature abstract paintings by Laura Pflug. |
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DARIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Executive Director: Maggie McIntire
The Darien Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting materials of local historical value, and focuses on educating the community about Darien’s heritage. The Society operates the 18th-century Bates-Scofield Homestead, which includes an 18th-century saltbox museum, a spacious barn exhibit gallery, herb garden, resource library and historical archives. In addition to collecting and maintaining significant collections of 18th century local artifacts, documents, and books, the Society also owns significant wardrobe and quilt collections. The Society provides community access to these primary resources through exhibitions, lectures and educational programs. Educational tours of the Museum are offered during office hours, and the town’s elementary students visit the Homestead during a field trip in the third grade. The DHS Library contains more than 10,000 books, documents and photographs covering the history of Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut and New England, and the genealogy of Darien and Fairfield County families. It includes hundreds of rare books, including four from colonial Darien resident Moses Mather’s personal library. The archives contain thousands of original manuscripts and printed materials from the early 18th through the mid-20th centuries, offering fascinating insights into life in the town, and illustrating the town’s evolution from colonial farming village to prosperous metropolitan suburb. See the DHS website, Facebook page and Twitter feed. |
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| | ❦ – See a List by Town of all Organization and Creative Business Members: here
❦ – See a List by Town of Artist Members: here
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| | | ROUND-UP OF MEMBERS' NEWS |
| | | Suzanne Kachmar, who runs both the City Lights Gallery and the Bridgeport Art Trail, and her team, is busily preparing for the biggest yet, the Ninth Bridgeport Art Trail that opens with a big party at Read's ArtSpace Thurs. Nov. 9. 200 artists are showing their work, most of whom will also be opening their studios at five artists spaces around town: American Fabrics, 305 Knowlton, The Arcade Mall, Read’s Artspace, and the Nest Arts Factory. Artists of the Black Rock Art Guild will also be participating. On top of this, Suzanne is moving City Lights Vintage Pop-Up out of 855 Main Street into a Pop-Up in the same building as the main gallery (265 Golden Hill Street, at the top of Liz Squillace's now famous Broad Street Painted Stairway). Come see the Bridgeport Art Trail Pop-Up, which will then transition into the new City Lights Vintage Pop-Up. |
| | Franklin Street Works is ushering in our seventh year with new board leadership. The new officers are Sharon Chrust, Founder of Sharon Chrust and Associates, an art appraisal and consulting practice, who will serve as board president; John Fifield, founding principal of Fifield Piaker Elman Architects, who will serve as board treasurer; and Tom O’Connor, professor of art history at School of Visual Arts, who will serve as board secretary. Founder and outgoing Board President, Kathryn Emmett, will remain on the board as a vital contributor to the sustainability and vision of Franklin Street Works. Read More...
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| | | The Greenwich Historical Society is celebrating the progress in the redevelopment of its campus with a Cornerstone Dedication, Sat. Nov. 4, 11-1:15pm. This is an important step in its re imagination campaign in which its new museum, library and archive building come a big step further. At 11 there will be the cornerstone dedication and installation of a time capsule, containing submissions from Greenwich residents. At noon there will be light refreshments and a presentation by architect David Scott Parker and Executive DIrector, Debra Mecky.Call fro reservations: 203-869-6899 x10. |
| | Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (LMMM) is preparing to celebrate the award-winning students of the 2017 Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum/Ernest Hemingway/ Young Writers’ Competition on Nov. 19, 2017. This is LMMM's 4th writing competition. It received over 100 submissions from third- and eighth-grade students, primarily attending Norwalk’s public schools. The Grading Committee included: Steve Balser, Marilyn Bort, Monique Govil, Jon Rothenberg, Robert Jon Hemingway and Jeff Rogart. Haroldo Williams, chair of the LMMM Education Committee said, “Our objective is to inspire students to learn about American history through this National Historic Landmark, while providing educators a unique teaching tool that can support their work in the classroom." Photo of a 2016 winner, Sanaiah Dickson, Nathan Hale Middle School.For further information call Philip Libby, Education Coordinator at 203-838-9799.
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| | Norwalk International Cultural Exchange (NICE) has announced the date for its 3rd Annual NICE Festival. It will take place on Saturday July 7, 2018 at Oyster Shell Park, in Norwalk. Janet Evelyn, NICE Executive Director, recently distributed a portion of the proceeds from the 2017 NICE Festival to its 2017 NICE Charities Recipients: The Open Door Shelter, The Connecticut Food Bank and the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants. More than 6,000 people attend NICE 2017. Congratulations, Janet! Read More...
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| | | The Stamford Symphony is undergoing a major transition as Barbara Smith-Soroca, celebrating 39 years with the orchestra, hands over the reins as President and CEO to Russell Jones (at right),a leader with an illustrious career with orchestras in his native U.K. and in the U.S. Both will be sharing the position to ensure a smooth transition until Barbara leaves in January. In the U.K., Mr. Jones held posts with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and Scottish Chamber Orchestras and then became Director of the Association of British Orchestras. In 2007, he moved to the U.S. to take the position of Vice President of Marketing and Membership at the League of American Orchestras. In 2012 he joined the New York Philharmonic. His most recent position with the NY Philharmonic was as Director of Major Gifts. Welcome, Russell, we look forward to new partnerships in Connecticut. Read More... |
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| CT BUDGET ARTS & CULTURE ANALYSIS
Courtesy of The Alliance (CT Community Nonprofit Alliance) Connecticut now has its 2-Year budget and the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance ("The Alliance") has issued its Arts & Culture Related Budget Implementer Analysis. See also its Budget Analysis (pages 13-14 for arts and culture). The Arts Commission (Office of the Arts) was reduced by 3%. The Community Investment Act (CIA) was cut by $5M. Two key points from The Alliance's analysis: ● The budget maintains line-item funding for Arts and Culture programs but makes significant cuts to many of the line items.
● The budget increases funding to three Tourism Districts, but eliminates Quinebaug. Here are some key points from the extensive analysis by the Office of Legislative Research (OLR) of the 881 pages of budget implementer language (full analysis here). ● Creation of a Tourism Fund: capitalized by transferring to it 10% of the hotel (Room Occupancy) tax (❡637 & 639). All arts and culture funding (from FY19) will be taken from this fund. ● 2-Year Moratorium on Bond Proceeds for Artwork in State Buildings: Currently at least 1% of state bond proceeds must be spent on artwork for state building projects. The is budget prohibits this spending between Jan 1, 2018 and Jan 1 2020. (❡214) ● Moratorium on Film and Digital Media Tax Production Credits - restores earlier moratorium - but does not apply to those productions that conduct at least 25% of filming in a CT facility that receives at least $25 million in private investment. (❡626) ● NonProfit Collaboration Incentive Grant Program: Eliminates the requirement for the OPM to inform the community of the availability of funding and to invite funding proposals. This program provides grants to nonprofits for infrastructure costs related to the consolidation of programs and services resulting from the collaboration of two or more organizations. Note that while arts & culture organizations are eligible, their collaboration must include a human service organizational partner. In addition, the human service organization must submit the proposal.) (❡140)
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| TAX BILL THREATENS ALL NONPROFITS
Courtesy, Americans for the Arts The Tax Bill, H.R. 1, proposes to overhaul the tax code in significant ways, many of which would affect all nonprofits. 1. Charitable tax deduction:Included only for itemizers and severely limited.
Americans for the Arts opposes the current proposal for reducing itemization. The bill retains the current tax deduction for gifts to charities for people who itemize, however it restricts the ability to itemize. About 30% of taxpayers itemize. Under the bill, only an estimated 5% would still itemize and be eligible for the charitable tax deduction. Thus, 95% of taxpayers would no longer be taking a charitable tax deduction, resulting in a decrease of $13 billion annually to nonprofits.
2. Historic Tax Credit: Proposed repeal
The historic tax credit is a widely used redevelopment tool, written into the tax code three decades ago and widely used for redevelopment of cities, towns, and rural communities across the country. Since 1981, the credit has leveraged more than $131 billion in private investment, created more than 2.4 million jobs, and preserved more than 42,000 historic buildings.
3. Artist-Museum Partnership Act (H.R. 1830 and S. 1174): Not included.
The Artist-Museum Partnership Act would allow artists to take an income tax deduction for the fair market value of their work when donating to nonprofit collecting institutions. Artists are currently specifically excluded while other collectors take the deduction, able only to deduct the cost of materials. The Artist-Museum Partnership Act would fix this inequity and allow more works of living artists to be accessible to the public.
4. Self-created property: Proposed repeal for compositions and copyrights.
Repeal of option to treat musical compositions and copyrights in musical works as a capital asset. Read More...
What You Can Do
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| YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ARE NOT JOINING OUR ORGANIZATIONS
A recent Wild Apricot blog featured a guest post by Amanda Kaiser (that first appeared on the GuideStar blog) on the issue of bringing young professionals into our organizations. Here are some extracts from Young Professionals Are Not Joining Associations, But Not for the Reasons We Think. For the complete article, click here. She starts by commenting on the graying of our associations. This expression refers to the worrying trend that the average age of members in most associations is increasing. This is concerning because we need a stable pipeline of members at all stages of their careers. We could blame social media in that it enables young professionals to network without us. Or we could blame Google. Quick searches give them answers to their questions so why read the association’s articles? What about the change in public perception? We hear that people just do not join anymore. However, in my research, I found that the reason young professionals do not join is because they did not know about the association. Or if they knew about the association, they did not know it was for them. Or if they did know the association was for them, they did not join because they did not see value. And this is the key. The decision to join is heavily linked to value. Does your organization provide value for young professionals? Are we marketing that particular value in our member’s words? When associations have a hard time attracting young professionals the answer is likely in the value we are providing. While joining is linked to value, engaging links to member experience. When someone tries to engage and it does not go well, they will not engage again. Because they are not engaging, they will not renew. Organizations who are successfully attracting younger members are focused on providing the value that young professionals want and need. These associations also work hard curating the types of new member experiences that warmly welcome young members and help them feel an immediate sense of belonging. Read the whole article here. Join Amanda's free webinar, What You Need to Know to Attract & Engage Young Members, on Wild Apricot Mon. Nov. 13, 2 p.m. |
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| UMASS AMHERST ARTS EXTENSION LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE
The world-renowned Arts Extension Service at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, offers a new Leadership Certificate in Arts Management. The Leadership Certificate provides advanced skills and cutting-edge knowledge necessary for emerging, mid-career and seasoned arts managers from the nation’s leading provider of affordable, online arts management education. The Leadership Certificate offers the opportunity to address the field’s changing issues with experienced faculty and peers from across the nation and around the world. It consists of four classes:
Two (2) Special Topic Courses – select from:
Cultural Equity in the Arts (Fall 2017)
Cultural Policy and Advocacy (Spring 2018)
Two (2) Advanced Courses – select from:
Strategic Planning; Board Development; Creative Economy; Greening your Nonprofit Arts Organization; Grantwriting for the Arts.
The Leadership Certificate is intended for arts managers and cultural leaders with three or more years of varied work in the arts management field. Admission to this program is competitive. To apply, email a brief, 1-2 paragraph letter of interest (why you are interested in the program and what you hope it will do for your career) and a 1-2 page resume with related work experience and education to aes@acad.umass.edu. Please include a current mailing address and phone number. There is no application fee.
Deadlines: December 8, 2017 for Spring 2018 start; April 6, 2018 for Summer 2018 start; August 10, 2018 for Fall 2018 start Early application is encouraged. See Online Certificate programs and the FAQ page. AES provides high-quality, affordable education. The Leadership Certificate can be completed (if non-credit) for $2,805, including tuition, registration, and textbook. |
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AFP - FAIRFIELD COUNTY LUNCH & LEARN WEBINAR RE-INVENT YOUR FUNDRAISING CAREER NOVEMBER 6
The Association of Fundraising Professionals-Fairfield County presents the latest in its Lunch & Learn On-Site Webinars Mon. Nov. 6 at Xavier Conference Room, Fairfield Prep School, Fairfield University Campus, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield. Re-Energize and Re-Invent Your Fundraising Career with Laura Fredricks, the “Billion Dollar Ask Maker,” and Founder & CEO of THE ASK. "According to Gallup, the average workweek is now 47 hours. Fundraisers put in way longer hours in our career! That's a lot of time to spend in a stalled career or tedious job. We'll talk tips for keeping your skills fresh; ways to maintain that 'first day on the job' enthusiasm; how to lead up so that everyone on the staff wins; and which fundraising skills translate to other fields and other job opportunities." At the end of this session, participants will learn: Techniques to reinvigorate your current job; Tips to take your job to the next fundraising level; Strategies for transitioning to a new sector utilizing all your fundraising expertise. AFP Fairfield County streams selected webinars free of charge at one location for members who register in advance ($25 for non-members). Registered attendees will receive an email the day prior to the webinar, with a link to download their own materials (if a handout is available). Non-members should pay in advance, either by mailing a check made payable to "AFP-FC" to: Marianne Hickey, 29 Black Alder Lane, Wilton, CT 06897, or paying by credit card here. Otherwise, to confirm your attendance, send an email to: mshickey@optonline.net |
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WILD APRICOT SELECTION OF FREE WEBINARS IN NOVEMBER
Our selection from the Wild Apricot list of free webinars available. For the complete list of 56 free webinars compiled by Wild Apricot from many sources click here
November 7, 2pm
As an arts and cultural fundraiser How can you use Raiser’s Edge NXT, or Target Analytics Fundraising Essentials, to effectively segment your database? Learn the top three best practices. (Blackbaud)
Beyond the RSVP: Crowdfunding for Special Events
November 7, 1pm
Crowdfunding gives you the ability to "open up the virtual doors" on your events to change the narrative on how you market them, so you can ultimately reach more people and raise more money. (Firespring)
How to Avoid Fundraising's Quiet Killer: Donor Attrition
November 8, 2:30pm
Jay Wilkinson, Firespring CEO, will show how a 10% increase in donor retention will more than double the lifetime value of a donor and minimize reliance on producing constant appeals for new donors. (Firespring)
Turning Data into Results
November 9, 2pm
Proven best practices and ways to turn your data into actions and results. (Blackbaud)
The Digital Education Tools That Keep Your Members Coming Back For More
November 14, 2pm
Rebecca Petersen will share the strategies and tools top nonprofits are using to drastically increase member engagement these days. (Wild Apricot Summit/ NonprofitReady) |
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| | GREATER BRIDGEPORT CELEBRATING DIVERSITY |
| | Peoples United Bank and Pullman & Comley are holding their Fifth Annual “Celebrating Diversity in the Greater Bridgeport Business Community” networking event next Weds. Nov. 8, 6-8pm in the Peoples United Bank Lobby, 850 Main Street, Bridgeport. If you work for Minority- Women- or LGBT-Owned Business, there may still be time to apply to showcase your services or products (complete the application here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HF93S9Y) |
| | | Coming Up... Nov. 29-Dec. 1: Randy Cohen Visits CT (details TBA) |
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CT TRUST 1772 FOUNDATION PRESERVATION MATCHING GRANTS DECEMBER 31
The 1772 Foundation in cooperation with the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation has announced that funding in the form of 1:1 matching grants of up to $15,000 will be made available for the following historic preservation projects: exterior painting, finishes and surface restoration, fire detection/lightning protection/security systems, repairs to/ restoration of porches, roofs and windows, repairs to foundations and sills, and chimney and masonry repointing. To demonstrate the sustainability of historic sites, applicants may be required to submit a cyclical maintenance plan, condition assessment, restoration plan or stewardship plan that has been prepared or updated within the last five years. If an appropriate plan does not exist, the Foundation will consider providing support for development of a plan on a case-by-case basis. All organizations who wish to be considered should send a one-page letter of inquiry to: 1772@cttrust.org and use 1772 Foundation in the subject line. The letter should include: the amount of your request; the purpose of the grant including the name and address of the historic resource for which project funding will be used; the matching funds you have or plan to have; the time frame for project completion and ownership status (own or lease) for the site. Attach a current photo (<1.5MB) and provide web address for the site/organization. Organizations must have a 501(c)(3) IRS designation; schools or churches may not apply. Letters of inquiry will be accepted until December 31, 2017.
Invited applications will be due March 1, 2018. *Not all letters of inquiry will result in invitations to submit full applications.
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CT MAIN STREET INNOVATION AWARDS NOVEMBER 15
To celebrate the enormously effective and impactful work of its members to revitalize their downtowns and create places that attract residents, visitors, businesses and more, the Connecticut Main Street Center created its annual Awards of Excellence. Each year, CMSC member communities submit applications, which are then reviewed by a jury of industry-related experts. The winners are announced on May 1st, and the awards are presented during the annual Awards Gala celebration, held each year on the first Monday in June. Although there is no application process, if you think your project is award-worthy contact Kimberly Parsons-Whitaker at 860-280-2556, or at kim@ctmainstreet.org. Criteria for an award include: Innovation: does the project or program offer an innovative or unique approach to a Main Street management or development challenge? Replication: does it present a solution, process or idea that others could use? Representation: Is it inclusive; was it the result of a partnership; was the community involved? Sustainability: if applicable, does it use sustainable building practices, or sustainable planning and development practices? Outcome: Was the project's impact significant? How was it measured. Speak with Kim by Nov. 15 to see if your project or program might qualify. |
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| | And Don't Forget...
Nov. c6: People with Disabilities Foundation: Pilot Programs LOI Deadline
Nov. 15: Harry Ransom Center, Research Fellowships Application Deadline
Nov. 17: NEFA National Dance Project Presentation Grants
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BRUCE MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
The Bruce Museum seeks a Membership Manager who will lead the Membership program through a wide range of acquisition/retention programs including: manage operations/correspondence; compile monthly renewal, upgrade & conversion reports; create text for all membership collateral material; create/implement strategic membership acquisition opportunities; address all member queries with efficiency & sensitivity; stewardship and donor identification responsibilities.
Oversee design/implementation of retention/conversion strategies & strategic plan for new member recruitment initiatives. Represents membership interests with other staff/volunteers & alignment with Museum programming. Design Founding Member programs tied to institutional growth.
Manage/maintain accurate membership records, including all membership gift entry, timely acknowledgements, revenue reports, list generation & other reports as needed.
Oversee Robert Bruce Circle membership activities & assist with Corporate Leadership Council, including event management. Oversees Membership events. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required. 5+ years of museum or other non-profit experience working with all levels of donors. Fundraising experience essential & experience organizing special events required. Presentation skills important; strong communication/organization skills required. Familiarity with PCs, Microsoft Office & web-based communication platforms required. Altru experience preferred. Occasional weekend/evening event work required. Strong interest in the arts preferred. Resume and cover letter to: membership@brucemuseum.org. No phone calls, please.
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KENNEDY CENTERTRUMBULL EXPRESSIVE ARTS FACILITATOR/THERAPIST
The Kennedy Center, Trumbull, offers a broad range of programs and services for children, adults, and the elderly with diverse disabilities. The Kennedy Center seeks a per diem Expressive Arts Facilitator/ Therapist - ($15/$18 per hour). Responsibilities include: to develop and implement an expressive therapy program that interfaces with the individual needs of each participant to include a variety of disciplines; to provide opportunities for consumers to explore themselves in the areas of art, yoga, music, dance, media and poetry. etc.; to conduct individual and group sessions in the areas of art, music, movement, drama.; to develop a curriculum and goals for each activity planned, tying them in with prevailing established goals for consumers. Hours: oncall generally, Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Expressive Therapy or related field; significant and demonstrated experience instructing in area of discipline may be considered in lieu of degrees; two years experience in area of specialization (i.e., music, art, drama, yoga, etc.); one year experience working with people with disabilities preferably with the age group assigned to. Please send resume and cover letter to: hr@kennedyctr.org |
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WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR PROGRAMMING AND PERFORMANCE
Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts (CFA) supports the technical and production needs of the departments of dance, music, theater and art and art history, student groups and University departments, and serves as a cultural center for the campus, Middletown and the region by presenting a wide variety of events and exhibitions ranging from student and faculty works to internationally acclaimed ensembles. The CFA works to elevate the arts as a means of teaching, learning and knowing, and to integrate the arts into all aspects of campus, and directs the Institute for Curatorial Practice in Performance, the first US-based graduate program in performance curation. The Associate Director for Programming and Performance works closely with and reports to the Director of the Center for the Arts, overseeing event support for the CFA’s four member arts departments and planning and managing visiting artist engagements and residencies. Responsibilities lie in the areas of Program Development, Program Management, Administration, and Supervision. For further information, a complete job description and application instructions, click here. |
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SILVERMINE ARTS CENTER JEWELRY/METALSMITH INSTRUCTOR
The Silvermine Arts Center seeks a part-time Jewelry/Metalsmith Instructor. This is a part-time instructor position; class times and days will be confirmed upon hire. All qualified candidates will remain in a talent pool for future consideration. Responsible for all aspects of teaching courses or workshops, including, but not limited to, preparing for the course or workshop, implementing a syllabus and course outline, knowledge of all fabrication equipment, communicating with students, make sure safety rules are followed, set-up of equipment and studio and maintain a clean and safe studio environment. Duties include: teaching introductory and advanced Jewelry/ Metalsmithing and other assigned courses; demonstrate mastery of the course material and facilitate learning and skills acquisition in your course(s) using teaching strategies appropriate to the course; and more. Qualifications include: a strong commitment to Silvermine Arts Center’s mission; strong jewelry/ metalsmithing skills and knowledge of a variety of techniques, approaches and materials are required; classroom management and organizational skills. Required qualifications: candidates are required to possess a BFA or MFA degree; a minimum of three years teaching experience; must be able to provide a portfolio of artwork; and have experience teaching Jewelry and Metalsmithing. For complete job description and application instructions, click here. |
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Nov. c6: People with Disabilities Foundation: Pilot Programs LOI Deadline Nov. c8: Peoples United & Pullman & Comley: Celebrating Diversity Networking, 6pm |
| | The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are very grateful for the support of our individual and organization members, our individual donors and the following organizations. |
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