NWCT Arts Council

Public art is a powerful form of expression that enriches our communities, enhances public spaces, and reflects our collective identity.🎨🖌️ In Northwest Connecticut, safeguarding the right to public art is essential not only for preserving cultural heritage but also for fostering creativity and community engagement. 🤩🙌🏻 Read more about the challenges public art faces, rules and regulations regarding public art, legal framework, and more in our latest blog article, link in bio! Photo courtesy of Danielle Mailer (@daniellemailer ) #nwct #nwctart #nwctartist #ctart #ctartist #localart #localartist #localbusiness #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #publicart #nwctpublicart #blogarticle

The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) is thrilled to announce that the Artist Fellowship program is now accepting applications. The Artist Fellowship program provides recognition and funding support for Connecticut artists to pursue new work and advance their artistic careers. All artistic disciplines are eligible! Connecticut artists must be the primary creators of original works of art. Some eligibility restrictions apply; therefore, please review the program webpage before applying. Grants are awarded in three designations and grant amounts: · Artistic Excellence grants: $5,000 · Artist Fellowship grants: $3,000 · Emerging Recognition grants: $1,000 Deadline: on or before September 20, 2024 For questions, contact the COA program manager by email at tamara.dimitri@ct.gov and visit the COA website ct.gov/arts. #connecticutartist #connecticutartists #ctart #ctarts #ctartist #ctartists

🗓️ SAVE THE DATES: JULY 8 - JULY 28 🗓️ Northwest Corner Gives Starts Next Week! Help us reach our $5,000 goal! 🎉 Northwest Corner Gives is a dynamic crowdfunding program through Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation (@yournccf ), amplifying the work we have been doing together to support the vibrant cultural landscape in Northwest CT. Every dollar you donate between July 8 and July 28 will be matched 1:1, DOUBLING YOUR IMPACT! 🤩 Your gifts will help us encourage a flourishing and celebrated arts scene, ensure the pursuit of more and engaging public art, secure programs to make art accessible in our region, and strengthen our community through shared cultural experiences. Beginning July 8, you can donate online at the link in our bio! Share this post to spread the word! Be sure to tag us and our friends @artsnwct & @yournccf , with #northwestcornergives ! #nwct #nwctart #nwctartist #ctart #ctartist #localart #localartist #localbusiness #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #northwestcornergives #northwestcornergives2024

🔥 The heat is ON 🔥 Litchfield County has become a hot spot for exciting events this July ☀️ Be sure to check out this month's calendar, link in bio! Cover Image: Grammy Award Winner, Nicole Zuraitis, performing at the Litchfield Jazz Festicval, July 26 thru July 28 at the Frederick Gunn School. See short runs for more details! #nwct #nwctart #nwctartist #ctart #ctartist #nwctmusic #ctmusic #julyevents #litchfieldcounty #litchfieldhills #artsevents #nonprofitwork

Congrats to @pilobolus on a magical evening. It was so inspiring to see so much support for this incredible organization 🤩

MAKE MUSIC DAY, MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Jeff Boratko (@jeffreyjohnboratko ) Jeff Boratko is a singer/songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist currently based in CT. Over the past decade, he has made a name for himself as a sought after composer, session musician, and performer. He has contributed his talents as a vocalist, keyboardist, saxaphonist, and basoonist to many ensembles across the Northeast. Jeff will be performing at the American Mural Project (@americanmuralproject ) for Make Music Day on Friday, June 21. Find more Make Music Day performances in the link in our bio! #MakeMusicDay #makemusic #makemusicnwct #nwctmusic #nwctmusicians #localmusic #localmusicians #nwct #litchfieldhills #litchfieldcounty

MAKE MUSIC DAY, MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Kira Neary (@kiraneary.soprano ) Kira Neary is a Soprano and a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music's Precollege program. She recently graduated from the Maryland Opera Studio at the University of Maryland with her Master of Music Degree. She has also attended many summer programs and is a dedicated performer. You can catch Kira performing at Spring Hill Vineyards (@springhillvineyards ), part of ASAP!'s (@asap_arts )Celebration of Young Writers, on Make Music Day, Friday, June 21. To find more performances in NWCT, check the link in our bio! #MakeMusicDay #makemusic #makemusicnwct #nwctmusic #nwctmusicians #localmusic #localmusicians #nwct #litchfieldhills #litchfieldcounty

MAKE MUSIC DAY, PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHT: Open Jam @ American Mural Project (@americanmuralproject ) Join the American Mural Project on Make Music Day, Friday, June 21, for the opportunity to make new friends and join in the jams. Bring your instruments, play AMP's baby grand piano, or stop by to take in the music. Encourage others to join you by bringing your own sheet music. To find more Make Music performances in NWCT, check the link in our bio! #MakeMusicDay #makemusic #makemusicnwct #nwctmusic #nwctmusicians #localmusic #localmusicians #nwct #litchfieldhills #litchfieldcounty

Happy Juneteenth from your friends at the NWCT Arts Council! We had a great time stopping by Our Culture is Beautiful's (@ocibct ) Juneteenth celebration at City Hall in Torrington to hear from inspiring members of our community as we recognize Freedom Day. #nwct #nwctart #nwctartist #ctart #ctartist #localart #localartist #localbusiness #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #juneteenth #freedomday

MAKE MUSIC DAY, PERFORMANCE SPOTLIGHT: Solstice Singing Circle Join the Center on Main (@centeronmain ) for a Solstice Singing Circle for Make Music Day on Friday, June 21. Bring a song to share and connect with the community. This is not an Open Mic or a talent show, all songs are meant to be sung together! To find more performances in NWCT, click the link in our bio! #MakeMusicDay #makemusic #makemusicnwct #nwctmusic #nwctmusicians #localmusic #localmusicians #nwct #litchfieldhills #litchfieldcounty

MAKE MUSIC DAY, MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Jeremy Driscoll Jeremy Driscoll's instrument of choice is a steel hand-pan, which produces calming and harmonic sounds. He aims to provide music to ease yet hearten the soul. You can catch Jeremy performing at the American Mural Project (@americanmuralproject ) on Friday, June 21 for Make Music Day! To find more performances in NWCT, check the link in our bio! #MakeMusicDay #makemusic #makemusicnwct #nwctmusic #nwctmusicians #localmusic #localmusicians #nwct #litchfieldhills #litchfieldcounty

MAKE MUSIC DAY, PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHT: The Friends of the Litchfield Land Trust (@litchfieldlandtrust ) Join the Friends of the Litchfield Land Trust on Make Music Day, Friday, June 21, for some country, folk, and blues jams at the Station, a fully restored Shepaug Valley Train station that is the home of the Litchfield Land Trust Find more Make Music performances in our area, check the link in our bio! #MakeMusicDay #makemusic #makemusicnwct #nwctmusic #nwctmusicians #localmusic #localmusicians #nwct #litchfieldhills #litchfieldcounty