Connect, Celebrate, and Support the Arts in NWCT
Following the success of our first event in 2024, we are excited to be celebrating "Arts Connected” again this spring, building on the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council's 22-year legacy of supporting and uplifting the region's arts community.
More than just an event, Arts Connected 2025 is a celebration of the talent, passion, and deep connections that make our creative community thrive. We can't wait to see you there!
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 5-8pm
Location: Bryan Memorial Town Hall
2 Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot, CT
Price: $125/person
welcome honorable co-CHAIRS
We are honored to welcome Diane von Furstenberg and her granddaughter Antonia Steinberg as our honorary co-chairs. Diane von Furstenberg’s influence in fashion and culture as well as Antonia Steinberg’s leadership of Buck's Rock Camp, a nonprofit arts camp fostering creativity and artistic growth, reflect the intergenerational impact of the arts. Their presence underscores the power of creative expression as a defining force in personal and collective transformation.
Join us on Saturday, April 26th.
Join us for an amazing evening at Bryan Memorial Town Hall in Washington to celebrate and support the Arts!
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity as we showcase local artists, musicians, and performers. Plus, indulge in delicious local food and drinks from across the region while making new, creative connections with fellow arts lovers!
Event-goers will be able to shop a curated gallery featuring a diverse array of artwork representing the spirit our local art scene. This exhibition will showcase the talent and diversity of our local artists, with proceeds supporting our ongoing work for the community.
This event is 21 & up and tickets include all entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, and open bar.
Dress code is creative cocktail attire! Tickets are limited and expected to sell out.
Show your support for local art & culture.
Partner with us as a sponsor for this impactful event! Your support helps us enrich and strengthen the creative community in Northwest CT while offering your business valuable exposure to our engaged audience of arts patrons, innovators, and community leaders.
Explore our various sponsorship packages or contact our Development & Outreach Coordinator at katherine@artsnwct.org to learn more about this amazing opportunity!
Donate Artwork
Arts Connected 2025 – Call for Art Submissions
The Northwest Connecticut Arts Council invites artists to submit artwork donations for our second annual Arts Connected event on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
This year’s theme, “Rites of Passage,” explores transformation, milestones, and the moments that define change—whether personal or collective, literal or metaphorical, contemplative or activated. We encourage submissions across all mediums that engage with this theme in innovative and meaningful ways.
We are honored to welcome Diane von Furstenberg and her granddaughter Antonia Steinberg as our honorary hosts. Diane von Furstenberg’s influence in fashion and culture, alongside Antonia Steinberg’s leadership of Bucks Rock Camp, a nonprofit arts camp fostering creativity and artistic growth, reflects the intergenerational impact of the arts. Their presence underscores the power of creative expression as a defining force in personal and collective transformation.
How It Works:
- All submissions will be showcased in an online catalog and works will be auctioned at the event to support the arts in Northwest Connecticut.
Submission Details:
- Deadline: Friday, April 1, 2025
- Accepted Mediums: All visual art forms (drawing, sculpture, painting, fiber art, photography, ceramics, glasswork, etc.)
- Maximum Size: 36" x 36"
- Submission Limit: 2 pieces/artist
- Image Requirements:
- File format: PNG, JPEG/JPG, PDF
- File size: Max 5MB
- Up to 3 images per artwork allowed (multiple angles or close-up details encouraged, please provide high-resolution images)
- Display Image: Please include one main banner image for the gallery listing (19:11 ratio, 1200px width x 630px height recommended)
Notification:
- Artists will be notified by April 9, 2025, if their work has been selected for the in-person exhibition.
- All artists who donate will receive a code to attend the event at 50% of the ticket price. Artists who are selected for physical display will receive a complimentary ticket to attend the event.
Artwork Delivery:
- If selected for the event, artists must deliver their work to Washington Town Hall on Friday, April 25, 2025.
- Artists are responsible for ensuring their work is protected for transportation and exhibition-ready. (Artworks will be displayed on easels and pedestals.)
We are excited to celebrate artistic voices from across Northwest Connecticut and appreciate your generous contribution to this event.
Volunteer
A donation of your time is just as valuable as money. Please consider signing up to volunteer with us to help support the Arts Council!
More info coming soon.
Performers
All performances and gallery artist tickets for this event are generously sponsored by antonia steinberg
Event Presented By
With Support from
Friends of the Arts
O & G Industries |
Depot Dog Boutique |
YARDwork Co-working |Fiduciam Financial |
Northwest Community Bank
OPen Bar sponsored by
Florals sponsored by
Highlights from Arts Connected 2024
“The Arts Connected fundraiser at Spring Hill Vineyards was a fantastic event! It really brought together the artistic community and the supporters of the arts to celebrate the breadth and depth of artistic talent here in Northwest Connecticut. It was also a spectacular location with live performances, art in many forms, and people of all ages who clearly enjoyed themselves ...I can’t wait to attend next year’s event!”
-- Humphry Rolleston, Donor
“What a night! Between the amazing venue, fantastic food, gorgeous art, and jaw-dropping performances, it was truly the party of the year! It was wonderful to see so many people in attendance, and everyone was just having such a good time. It was a perfect evening, and I can't wait for the next one!”
--Jeremy Ruman, President Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
