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Cultural Alliance Of Fairfield County

301 West Avenue
203-256-2329

Our Mission:
The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy.

Our 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:
 
- There are adequate resources to enable arts and cultural organizations and artists in all disciplines to flourish.
- Policy makers and business leaders understand that the creative economy is a key contributor to the community's economic prosperity, effective education and a civil society.
- Information about cultural opportunities throughout the region is easily accessed by
citizens.
- Fairfield County as a whole is viewed as a cultural destination.
 


Recent News

Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County News - December 5, 2023

We are better together! The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) serves over 600 members across 15 cities and towns. Our members are artists, photographers, sculptors, actors, musicians, writers, arts and cultural organizations, and…

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New Arts and Culture Economic and Social Impact Study Findings Released

Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Releases Findings of Economic and Social Impact Study of Fairfield County's Arts and Culture Industry Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study Centers Equity in Economic Research and Highlights Vital Role of Arts…

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Cultural Alliance Of Fairfield County Names New Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County announced today that Erika K. Wesley has been named as their new executive director, effective September 18, 2023. Wesley will provide strategic, financial and operational…

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David Green, Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County to Step Down In September

A Message from David Green, Executive Director, and Cheryl Williams, President of the Board of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) (Norwalk, CT) June 6, 2023, Today, we regretfully announce that David Green will be stepping down…

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Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward to Receive Special Arts and Culture Empowerment Award

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward Honored with Special Arts & Culture Empowerment (ACE) Award from Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County on June 21st Norwalk, CT, June 1, 2023 -- The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County will honor Paul Newman…

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Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Announces Award Winners of 2023 Daniel E. Offutt III Arts and Culture Empowerment Awards on June 21, 2023

Special President's Award in Honor of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward Norwalk, CT -- The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County announces the winners of its Seventh Annual Daniel E. Offutt III Arts & Culture Empowerment (ACE) Awards,…

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Cultural Alliance Of Fairfield County and Metro Art Studios Partner to Meet the Needs Of Fairfield County Creatives

The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and Metro Art Studios announce on April 13th, a partnership to produce a series of monthly in-person practical workshops for artists, by artists, in our coastal Fairfield County area. Starting Wednesday,…

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Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Happenings from January 25 - 31, 2023

TOP PICKS WORLD RENOWNED ARTHUR LIPNER QUARTET WED JAN 25, 6-9:30PM La Zingara Restaurant, Bethel Special 25% Off Cultural Alliance Ticket Discount Code LEARN MORE SPAFFORD THURS JAN 26, 8PM FTC's The Warehouse, Fairfield LEARN MORE…

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Cultural Alliance Of Fairfield County - The Arts Bring Us Together

The Arts Bring Us Together This month, we continue to celebrate the extraordinary work of our members and how we work behind-the-scenes to support them. Our mission is to connect and support creative community life through networking,…

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Cultural Alliance Of Fairfield County : Support For The Arts Is Support For All

“We have so much to learn from one another.” This quote from our recent UBUNTU Storytelling Concert, “Building Bridges of Understanding'' speaks to how CAFC helps our members stay informed by coming together. Discussion, mutual…

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Cultural Alliance Of Fairfield County - Light Up Your Community

This month, we celebrate our members - artists, arts and cultural organizations, and creative businesses - who contribute to our communities in meaningful and powerful ways. While the Arts are often thought of as entertainment or visual beauty,…

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Arts And Economic Prosperity Study Launch Connects Fairfield County Leaders

The Arts Mean Business: Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study 2022 Connects Leaders In Fairfield County The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, the leading arts and culture network for coastal Fairfield County, launched the Sixth National…

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Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Happenings from October 12 - October 18, 2022

TOP PICKS GEENA DAVIS "DYING OF POLITENESS" WED OCT 12, 7:30PM Wall Street Theater, Norwalk LEARN MORE GRACE KELLY THURS OCT 13, 8PM FTC’s The Warehouse, Fairfield LEARN MORE "BITS & PIECES" AN HISTORICAL QUILT EXHIBIT…

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Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Happenings from September 28 - October 4, 2022

TOP PICKS "SOMETHING OLD & BORROWED?" 18TH-CENTURY SILK WEDDING DRESSES PRESENTATION BY NED LAZARO WED SEPT 28, 7PM New Canaan Museum & Historical Society Learn More "INSPIRED BY 52 ARTISTS: MUSIC FOR VOICES" FEATURING 'MUSIC ON…

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Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Happenings from September 21 - 27, 2022

Top Picks: "Haden To Warhol: A Survey Of Master Prints From The Permanent Collection" Exhibition Opening Reception Thurs Sept 22, 5-7PM On view through Nov 18th Stamford Museum & Nature Center Learn More & Register Nora Chipaumire…

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The Arts Mean Business : Arts And Economic Prosperity 6 Study 2022 Launches In Fairfield County

The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County will launch its local participation in the Sixth National Arts & Economic Prosperity Study (AEP6) on October 19th with a visit from Randy Cohen, VP for Research at Americans for the Arts. A national arts…

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Arts and Economic Prosperity Study Launches in Fairfield County

THE ARTS MEAN BUSINESS: ARTS & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 6 STUDY 2022 LAUNCHES IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY Norwalk, CT, September 8, 2022 - The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County will launch its local participation in the Sixth National Arts &…

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Cultural Alliance Awards Breakfast Inspires And Unites Community

Cultural Alliance Ace Awards Brings Together Creative Changemakers, Legislators, Philanthropists And A Broadway Star Commissioner Lehman Credits Arts & Culture With Major Role In Recovery Close to 200 participants gathered Wed. June 15 at…

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Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County News - Community Invited to Celebrate Creative Changemakers

The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Celebrates Creative Changemakers Who Impact Fairfield County Communities Through Arts & Culture Community Invited to the 2022 Daniel E. Offutt III Arts & Culture Empowerment Awards on June 15th …

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Bridgeport Wins Big In 2022 ACE Awards

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