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Since 1965, the Office of the Arts has developed and strengthened the arts in Connecticut with the goal of making artistic expression widely available to residents and visitors.
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NEA ANNONCES GRANTS
TO CONNECTICUT ORGANIZATIONS
Fourteen (14) Connecticut organization, including the Connecticut Office of the Arts, will receive $1,045,800 in federal grants through the National Endowment for the Arts. These grants will support activities in communities throughout Connecticut that effect the state's economy, quality of life and educational programs.
- Housantonic Community College Foundation, Bridgeport
- Goodspeed Opera House Foundation, East Haddam
- I-Park Foundation, East Haddam
- Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington
- Artists Collective, Hartford
- Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford
- Architecture Resource Center, New Haven
- Artspace, New Haven
- Elm Shakespeare Company, New Haven
- Music Haven, New Haven
- Yale University, New Haven
- Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital, New Haven
- Westport Country Playhouse, Westport
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In celebration of their 50th Anniversary, he National Endowment for the Arts looks at the arts and culture of Connecticut.
CONNECTICUT OFFICE OF THE ARTS
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CONNECTICUT ARTS
ENDOWMENT
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The Connecticut Office of the Arts awarded one hundred and thirty (130) Arts Endowment Grants totaling $385,301.
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FAREWELL TO JOHN CUSANO
The Office of the Arts bids farewell to
John Cusano
, who has been the Community Development Coordinator. For the past 11 years, John crisscrossed the state to stimulate, advise and connect arts organizations across 169 towns. Working in collaboration with the state’s field of local arts agencies, John was responsible for helping to establish the network of now nine Designated Regional Service Organizations (DRSOs). He will be sorely missed.
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2016 GOVERNOR'S PATRON OF THE ARTS
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Established in 2014, the Governor's Patron of the Arts Awards honor individuals, foundations and companies for their generosity, passion and support of the arts in Connecticut. The following will be honored at a reception in the Fall 2016 at the Governor's Residence in Hartford, Connecticut:
- Jack & Pam Baker
- Connecticut's Community Foundations
- Floyd W. Green III
- Harvard Business School of Connecticut Community Partners
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HIGHER ORDER THINKING (HOT) SCHOOLS
SUMMER INSTITUTE
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Storytelling - an Artful Journey
July 11 - 15, 2016
Hartford Hilton, Hartford CT
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ART IN PUBLIC SPACES OPPORTUNITIES
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Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse, Torrington
Request for Qualifications Deadline: July 15, 2016
Budget: $550,000
Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic
Request for Qualifications Deadline: July 15, 2016
Budget: $365,000
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Be part of a progressive State that recognizes the important role the arts and culture play in building a rich, vibrant community.
Working closely with the Director of Culture you will gain valuable, hands-on experience assisting with the communication, outreach, planning and marketing for the Connecticut Office of the Arts and State Historic Preservation Office programs.
Position Requirements:
- Assist in the preparation of power points/keynote presentations and marketing materials.
- Interact with members of the arts community, staff and public officials
- Conduct research on cultural activities in cities across the region.
- Assist with Arts Council & Arts Advisory Committee meetings and related projects.
- Utilize excellent computer skills – graphic design skills a plus.
- Assist in administrative and clerical support activities as needed.
Additional internship enhancement experiences may be required, but not included in 10-15 hours of work per week.
Please send resume and cover letters to:
Leigh.Johnson@ct.gov
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Celebrate Connecticut! Sample over 200 of Connecticut's great destinations on Connecticut Open House Day.
Visit museums, galleries, historic sites, parks and attractions in every corner of the state. For a list of participants and their Open House Day specials, visit www.CTvisit.
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In the next newsletter, we will share information on:
- Arts and Economic Prosperity Report
- Assets for Artists Wrap-up
- Update from the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
If you have an item of interest to share for our newsletter, or you would like to subscribe, please contact Rhonda F. Olisky.
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