OCTOBER 8, 2021
Roundtable Discussion A discussion on the arts and economy
Hi. We're so glad you're here. Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut
Thank you FOR BEING PART OF THE CONVERSATION... AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
From the President WESTERN CONNECTICUT IS FERTILE GROUND FOR CREATIVITY Thank you for joining this important conversation on investing in the arts. From Charles Ives, through Marian Anderson to Maurice Sendak, Western CT continues to be fertile ground for creativity. Over the past 20 years we have seen the arts become an important component of life in our towns. American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding provides our elected representatives the opportunity to invest in the art organizations and artists that create jobs by exciting people to visit our venues, eat at our restaurants and shop at our stores. 1% or more of ARP funding designated to the arts expands our regional economy and benefits us all.
Lew Lew Wallace, President Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut
PANELISTS
Revive. Refresh. Revitalize. Remarks: Lisa Scails, Executive Director Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut
Dr. Missy Alexander, Provost, Western CT State University Mayor, Pete Bass, New Milford First Selectman, Patricia Del Monaco, New Fairfield First Selectman, Steve Dunn, Brookfield First Selectman, Matt Knickerbocker, Bethel First Selectman, Don Lowe, Sherman First Selectman, Rudy Marconi, Ridgefield (MODERATOR) Roger Palanzo, Director of Business Advocacy & Economic Dev. First Selectman, Dan Rosenthal, Newtown Neviana Zhgaba, Co-Owner, Aquila’s Nest Vineyards CT
Roundtable Agenda
Revive. Refresh. Revitalize. How the Arts Spark Economic Activity Moderator: First Selectman, Rudy Marconi Town of Ridgefield
Introduction: Lisa Scails, Executive Director, CAWCT Think globally, act locally. Why no art project is too small to make a difference.
Art in Action: quick stories of how art has helped to spur economic activity in community. Investing in Cultural Infrastructure: Bringing art into our community. Local resources and people who enable the arts. Ideas to sustain and expand arts for economic impact. How can the Cultural Alliance can help? Look Towards the Future: What art projects are you bringing to life or do you envision? What are the resources and next steps? Closing Remarks: Neviana Zhgaba, Co-Owner, Aquila’s Nest Vineyards, Newtown, CT; Neviana talk the business and arts connection as a business owner.
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Dennis Daugherty
Savings Bank of Danbury
Andrea Gartner
Seventy2 Architects
Steve & Lauren Greenberg
Lewis and Rosemarie Wallace
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Our Mission We empower the professional arts community to grow the economy and enrich people's lives. We are proud to serve as a designated regional arts organization for DECD CT Office of the Arts and Western CT Council of Governments Board of Directors Lew Wallace, President Dawn Kaam, Vice President Paul Steinmetz, Secretary Paula Woodhouse, Treasurer Emily Carney Dennis Daugherty Andrea Gartner Vicki Taylor-Bloch
Staff & Volunteers Lisa Scails, Executive Director Tiffany Johnson, Program Coordinator Barbara Cirella, Web content Lisa D'Amico, Curator Amy Salerno, Curator Felicia Paduano, Event Coordinator Danielle Kayal, Systems Consultant