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City of Norwich Seeks Inaugural Poet Laureate

The City of Norwich, through a partnership with Norwich Creates, is seeking to appoint the City’s first Poet Laureate.  The honorary position of the City of Norwich Poet Laureate was established in 2017 by a resolution of the City Council under the initiative of former Mayor Deb Hinchey.  As the City’s representative ... More

SECT’s FY20 REGI Grant Awardees

Congratulations to Southeastern CT's Regional Initiative Grantees from CT Office of the Arts            Regional Initiative (REGI) grant program encourages and supports small community arts projects that are aligned with COA's READI (Relevance, Equity, Access, Diversity, and ... More

Cultural Coalition Elects Three To Board of Directors, One to Advisory Council

At its annual meeting on June 28, the Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition elected three new members to its Board of Directors and one to Advisory Council. Executive Director Wendy Bury said, "Each of these new board members brings community and professional knowledge, expertise and diverse perspectives that will benefit ... More

Culture Connects – May 7

                  Postponed on May 6th - New date TBD. CULTURE CONNECTS - an exclusive Partner event Tuesday, May 7th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Par Four Restaurant - Shennecossett Golf Course, 93 Plant Street, Groton $20 Partners, $25 Not Yet ... More

“It’s Not Too Late to Advocate!” Advocacy Basics Workshop

          On April 22, 2019 decision to POSTPONE ADVOCACY BASICS WORKSHOP to Fall 2019. Contact us with any Advocacy questions.   Generous operating and program support for the Cultural Coalition comes from:          ... More

Cultural Coalition Award Announcements at Chamber ECT Annual Meeting

Cultural Coalition to Present Two Arts & Culture Awards at Eastern Chamber Annual Meeting The Cultural Coalition is excited to strengthen its partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT. First announced at THRIVE!, our bi-annual conference for our region's arts and culture organizations, the partnership ... More

Make Music Day 2019 Info Session

INFO SESSION IS ON! - MARCH 4 AT 4:00PM Last year, Make Music Day came to CT for the first time. In Southeastern CT, more than 90 performances took place at more than 70 locations! 2018 Make Music Day SECT photo gallery. This year, we are looking forward to kicking it up a few notches. Completely different from a ... More

NEW Funding Booster Program

As part of a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition to support arts and cultural nonprofits in southeastern Ct, a new Funding Booster Program is being launched. We ask that nonprofits located in the region please complete a brief survey to help us better understand the specific needs and ... More

SECT’s REGI Grant Awardees

Congratulations to Southeastern CT's Regional Initiative Grantees from CT Office of the Arts      The Regional Initiative (REGI) grant program encourages and supports small community arts projects that are aligned with COA's READI (Relevance, Equity, Access, Diversity, and Inclusion) framework.  REGI ... More

DEI Diversity Equity & Inclusion: Moving from Ideas to Action

                FREE for nonprofits located in southeastern and eastern CT. Those outside the region will be admitted on a space-available basis at a fee of $25 per person. Registration Deadline: OCTOBER 4TH. Registration now full.  Contact us about ... More