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 promises to increase collaborative efforts to better serve the businesses in our region.

A series of new initiatives in 2019 will highlight the effort, including two new Cultural Coalition-sponsored awards presented at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on March 27. Annual meeting & Reception to follow ($35), click HERE to register. Open to the public.

Cultural Coalition awards and awardees reflect and embody our core values: Connect, Collaborate, Communicate

Cultural Coalition’s OUTSTANDING ARTS & CULTURAL ORGANIZATION to a Chamber ECT member

AWARDEE: Otis Library

A business (nonprofit, for-profit or municipal entity) that has demonstrated excellence in enhancing the arts, heritage, or cultural vitality in the region through:

• Building successful partnerships and mutually beneficial collaborations
• Exemplifying industry excellence
• Raising the profile of arts and culture in the community and of southeastern CT

Must have been established for at least two years, have a physical presence in Southeastern CT, be a Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT member, and a registered Partner of the SECT Cultural Coalition.

Cultural Coalition’s OUTSTANDING BUSINESS SUPPORTER OF ARTS & CULTURE to a Chamber ECT member

AWARDEE: Dominion Energy

Recognizes a business (non-cultural) that has strengthened arts and culture in southeastern CT through its long-standing support of and commitment to the sector through:

• Raising the profile of arts and culture in the community
• Outstanding contributions toward building a strong and vibrant arts and cultural communities
• Supporting engaging community outreach programs
• Consistent philanthropic contributions (significant cash, in-kind, sponsorship, or other)

Must have been in business for at least two years, have a physical presence in Southeastern CT, be a Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT member in good standing.