Cultural Connections- Directory
Your Directory to arts and culture in Southeastern CT
Artists (visual and performing, individuals and groups)

Southeastern Connecticut is home to a large and diverse community of artists – from painters and sculptors to poets, designers and filmmakers. Our region’s artists pursue artistic and creative expression and contribute to our economic, social, environmental and community goals.
Jessica Cerullo
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Jessica is a theater based social practice artist. Her socially and civically engaged art is grounded in somatic and contemplative practices that seek to build community connections and capacities for empathy. Original projects such as The Ships in the Night, Hear Here Walla Walla, Performing the Archive, and Miracle Tomato amplify community voices and intersect with oral and written histories.
Kaiholunuie Polynesian Dance
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Kaiholunuie delivers exceptional quality shows for your luau events. We provide family-friendly, interactive experiences, giving your Luau an authentic Island feel. Available are lei greetings, music serenades, live drumming, and fire dances. Kaiholunuie strives to bring aloha spirit to your special place in the world.
Kathleen DeMeo
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Kathleen is a painter, mixed-media artist and printmaker focusing on monotypes: imaginative landscapes, energetic abstractions and geometric compositions incorporating rich textures and vibrant colors. She strives for compelling images that resonate with viewers on a personal level. Please visit website.
KFOGG Studio
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KFOGG Studio provides original paintings and prints from landscapes to visionary artwork. Fogg is recognized for her colorist point of view and variety of imagery. The studio is also shared with the public to offer transformative art classes to the youth and adults.
Lee Palombo Photography
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Photography is “Evaporative Moments”. A story of someone, something, or some place. I am a landscape photographer and I teach photography at the New London Adult Education. My work is in Yale NH hospital, Westerly hospital, and the Lighthouse Inn. I do commercial property photography.
Lisa Giordano

LISA GIORDANO is a playwright, producer, visual artist and co-founder of Emerson Theater Collaborative and board member of Writers Block, Ink. She is a member of the Dramatist Guild, and her plays have been performed regionally and received honors nationally.
Lisa Marien
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Vocalist Lisa Marien specializes in classic jazz styling "with a twist," and will be releasing her debut CD "Just For Once" with Grammy nominated pianist John di Martino in early 2018. She also teaches K-5 music at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School in New London.
Little Thread Girl

Textile/ Surface Designer. Recognized Artist Educator specializing in Educational Programs with the end goal to create a piece of art relating to curriculum, culture, business ,or community. Lectures, demonstrations, fund raisers, individual and group assessments.
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