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Social Prescriptions for Arts & Culture – Kick-Off & Info.

Connecticut Kick-Off - Wednesday, March 19th, 12-1pm Register for this Webinar/Info Session HERE. Celebrate National Prescribing Day with COA – Learn how your organization can be involved! The Connecticut Office of the Arts is excited to welcome Adrienne Hundley, Head of Community Partnerships at Art Pharmacy, ... More

Roundtables with CT Arts Alliance – March 18 & 19

Meet Rufus de Rham, CT Arts Alliance, network with arts, heritage and creatives, and hear about advocacy. Two opportunities: Tuesday, March 18 from 11 am - 1pm Northeastern CT Chamber of Commerce, 210 Westcott Road, Killingly, CT Part 1: Meet & Greet with CT Arts Alliance at Chamber Office Part 2: Guided Walk of ... More

Culture Connects in Willimantic – March 18

Tuesday, March 18 from 5-7pm Join the Cultural Coalition at the Jillson House & Windham Historical Society for a social and networking event for the arts, heritage and creative communities. Special guest, Rufus de Rham, will discuss the CT Arts Alliance's advocacy work. Free. Please RSVP HERE in advance. Not able ... More

NEA Grant Updates-Feb. 7, 2025

Please see the latest information below from the National Endowment for the Arts. FY 2026 Grant Opportunities The National Endowment for the Arts is updating its FY 2026 grant guidelines (originally posted in December 2024) with deadlines in March 2025 and July 2025. These changes impact organizations applying in the ... More

Culture Connects – Nov. 22 & Dec. 6

Join the Cultural Coalition at one or both of our end of year events to socialize and network with the arts and culture community. Free. Please RSVP in advance by clicking below. DECEMBER event         More

Creative U – Oct. 11th & 12th in New Haven

Creative U, presented by Sweets & Sounds Entertainment with the Connecticut Office of The Arts and hosted by The City of New Haven, is a dynamic two-day conference for creatives and arts organizations. Choose your MAJOR for immersive workshops and explore the latest trends in the arts and culture sector. ... More

August 1st Culture Connects

Join the Cultural Coalition and our co-hosts New London Arts Council and New London Cultural District for a social and networking event for the arts and culture community. Free. Please RSVP HERE in advance.   More

C.O.R.E. – Using the Regional Calendar

C.O.R.E. is a regional calendar of community events and activities happening in the Eastern Connecticut area served by the Cultural Coalition. This free shared calendar is for the region's arts, cultural, history, humanities, creative and tourism communities to use for promotion to residents and visitors. The ... More

Problem Gambling Awareness Through the Arts Initiative Underway

The Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce five participants in a new regional project “Problem Gambling Awareness Through the Arts Initiative,” funded by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS): D Derek (Stonington) Fredrick-Douglass Knowles II (Norwich) Artreach, Inc.(Norw... More

Cultural Coalition’s Arts & Culture Awards Announced

As part of our ongoing collaboration and partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, the Cultural Coalition presents arts and culture awards at the Chamber's Annual Meeting and ECTy Celebration. The arts and culture awards and awardees reflect and embody the Coalition's core values: connect, collabor... More