Meet Our Members: Judy Dworin Performance Project
On stage, in schools, and in prisons, Judy Dworin Performance Project (JDPP) uses arts engagement and movement-based performance to examine social issues, build bridges of understanding across diverse communities, and inspire both individual growth and collective action.
Read MoreMeet Our Members: Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras
Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras has been providing music education and performance opportunities to young musicians since 1961, and it is now the largest youth orchestra in the region.
Read MoreJoin Us for Arts, Culture + Tourism Advocacy Day
Join CAA and the Connecticut Tourism Coalition for Arts, Culture + Tourism Advocacy Day on April 8! This is an opportunity to collectively show our political leaders how valuable we are to the future of Connecticut. Your presence and voice are essential during this budget planning process to highlight the tangible benefits of investing in…
Read MoreCT Advocates in DC!
On March 4 and 5, a small but impressive delegation of Connecticut artists, arts administrators, and advocates traveled to Washington, D.C. for the Arts Action Summit and Arts Advocacy Day, hosted by Americans for the Arts. The Connecticut contingent joined approximately five hundred other arts advocates from all fifty states and a few U.S. territories.…
Read MoreGovernor Releases Two-Year Budget
In an address to the state General Assembly today, Governor Lamont released a two-year proposed budget. (For his full proposal and background documentation, click here.) Regarding arts items, the Governor’s proposal recommends maintaining flat funding in both fiscal years 2020 and 2021. His supporting documentation recognizes that “Governor Lamont’s budget maintains funding for arts and…
Read MoreJoin Us Wednesday for Arts Policy Recommendations
On Wednesday, the Governor-elect’s Arts, Culture and Tourism Transition Policy Committee will present recommendations to the incoming administration. The Committee is one of fifteen groups assembled by Governor-elect Lamont to make policy recommendations on issues ranging from education and healthcare to criminal justice and the economy. Chaired by CAA Board Member Wendy Bury, the Committee has reported…
Read MoreCAA News and Updates
This page includes current and past news, updates, and blog posts. Please browse the page to learn more about Connecticut Arts Alliance and our advocacy efforts and education campaigns. To read our most recent Member Newsletters, please click below. Spring 2020 Year End 2019 Fall 2019 Summer 2019 Spring 2019 At the bottom of the…
Read MoreIt’s Time to CREATE THE VOTE!
You’ve read the gubernatorial candidates’ responses to our questionnaire, you’ve learned where they each stand on issues affecting arts and culture, and now it’s time to VOTE! Election Day is tomorrow! Here are three steps you can take to help get out the vote on November 6: SHARE the graphic above or any of the…
Read MoreCandidates Agree that Arts Are a Solution for Private Investment
Over the past months, we’ve collected responses to six questions about arts and culture from each of the gubernatorial candidates. In the final weeks before Election Day, we’ve focused on the candidates’ responses to specific questions. The spotlight this week is on arts, private investment, and tourism. The Candidates Agree that Investment in the Arts Generates More Private…
Read MoreCandidates Agree that Arts Are a Solution for Education
Over the past months, we’ve collected responses to six questions about arts and culture from each of the gubernatorial candidates. In the next weeks, we’re going to focus on the candidates’ responses to specific questions. The spotlight this week is on education. Did you know: Students with arts instruction are three times more likely to be recognized for…
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