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The Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance is a regional network that enhances the connection, collaboration, and conversation within the arts and cultural community as well as among business and other interest groups. For more information about HVCA, click here
Art, History, & Cultural Organizations WE are Proud of our Sponsors -scroll down HVCA Proudly Presents 2009 Annual Spring Arts Celebration April 30 - May 2 Business Supports the Arts Breakfast & Art Show -Coming this Fall! Danbury City Hall offers space for Area Artists to Exhibit!
"How To Submit" Guidelines Guidelines for Exhibits in City Hall Accessible Art moves to City Hall. Mayor Mark Boughton and Lisa Scails, Executive Director of HVCA announce the first in an ongoing program of exhibition of work by local artists in Danbury City Hall. The first display of accessible art is by Laurie Klein, owner of Laurie Klein Photography. There will be approximately 15 pieces on display for six weeks. A protégé of Ansel Adams, Laurie has received numerous local and national awards for her fine art work over the past two decades. Laurie has focused consistently on fine art photography, which will be on display in city hall for the next six weeks. May 18th through June 26th. Visit Laurie Klein's website. The gallery is open during normal business hours. Regional Connections HVCA Roundtable by Discipline ForumsRoundtables by Discipline is an opportunity for art, history, and cultural leaders to network, identify needs, develop partnerships, and much more. It’s a platform to expand outreach within the creative community and across sectors to business, muncipal, and other community representatives as well. HVCA facilitates the process as constituents work to leverage resources more effectively and build stronger partnerships. If you're interested in learning more, email us at
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HVCA Arts Commission & Councils RoundtablePostponed - Check back soon!Leaders of city and town commissions will convene to discuss issues related to budget shortages and determine advocay needs. Participants will also share thoughts concerning the roles between HVCA and commissions and strategies best use of resources.Connecticut Connections Connections outside the RegionFUNDING OPPORTUNITYART JOBS: PUBLIC ARTIST FEE SUPPORT American recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) For Public Art Projects in CT and RI Concept Letters are due to NEFA by July 1, 2009 more informaionTEACHING DANCE AS A CREATIVE ART IN ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS CT DANCE ALLIANCEDr. Jacqueline Smith-Autard, U.K. PresenterJune 22, Monday, 3:00 – 6:00 PMMort & Irma Handel Performing Arts Center35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford$15 CDA Members; $25 Non-Members; $10 StudentsRegistration Deadline: June 12, Thursday more informationARTOCRACY: LEADING LEARNING IN A NEW AGE HIGHER ORDER THINKING (HOT) SCHOOLS SUMMER INSTITUTE CT Commission on Culture & TourismJuly 13, Monday through July 17, FridayHilton Hartford Hotel, HartfordRegistration Deadline: June 20See Online Registration for Fees & Details more informationPLUGGING IN: CONNECTING TEACHING ARTISTS WITH NEW MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY New England Consortium Of Artist-Educator Professionals (NECAP)July 19, FridayRhode Island School of Design, Providence, RIRegistration: $40 ($50 after June 1) more informationHOW CAN ARTS LEADERS PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN CULTURAL PLANNING INITIATIVES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES? CultureWork – a Periodic Broadside for Arts & Culture WorkersJuly 2008, Vol. 12, No. 2 Center for Community Arts & Cultural Policy / Arts & Administration Program - University of Oregon http://aad.uoregon.edu/culturework/culturework41.html more information
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