VISION

Fairfield County is an environment rich in creativity and ingenuity. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County recognizes the region’s diversity, distinctive resources and traditions and champions a future in which

• Fairfield County as a whole is viewed as a cultural destination.
• Information about arts and cultural opportunities throughout the region are easily accessed by audiences.
• There are sufficient resources for artists and arts and cultural organizations to flourish.
• Policy makers understand that the creative economy is a key contributor to the community’s economic prosperity, effective education and a civil society.
• All citizens have equitable access to arts and culture opportunities.
• Arts and cultural resources are integrated into the educational system.

MISSION

The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to advocate for cultural and arts organizations and artists by promoting participation in arts and cultural activities, building organizational and professional expertise, integrating the cultural sector into regional economic development strategies, and encouraging equitable access to cultural opportunities and education.

SERVICES

Peer Advisor Network

Artist Professional Development Workshops

Not-for-profit Cultural Organization Capacity Building Workshops

Weekly Email Blasts

Call for Artists

Grant Information

Artist Mentorship Project

With support from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism

and the National Endowment for the Arts.