Pilobolus is seeking dancers with strong athleticism, theatrical physicality, and partnering skills who are willing to bare it all - sometimes even literally - on stage or even in the woods. Boldness, curiosity, and deep desire for creative collaboration are coveted. 

Requirements: 

• Dancers must be eligible to work for a US-based emplort and hold a valid passport.
• Must be available for rehearsals in Washington, CT 
• Must be willing and capable to travel domestically and internationally for performances.

Contract: Minimum 20 weeks employment contract. 

Audition required! Video and in-person options available.

KidsPlay has a wonderful team of caring employees who are dedicated to providing purposeful play in Northwest Connecticut. If you are interested in advancing the mission of KidsPlay in our community, check the listings below for current openings.

Available Positions:

Gallery Supervisor - Full Time

Membership Assistant - Part Time

Exhibit Technician - Part Time

Administrative Assistant - Part Time

At time of application, please be prepared to upload:

• Cover Letter with an expression of interest

• Resume

• List of three references with contact information (to be contacted with prior consent only)

The Mattatuck Museum seeks a full-time Education Coordinator, as well as a Summer Intern as part of their Philip Benevento History Internship. 

The Education Coordinator is integral to the Education Department and the successful operation and growth of educational programming. The Coordinator will schedule, oversee, and help lead school/group trips to the Museum as well as other programming including off-site afterschool programs, Intermediate and Homeschool Art programs, and other programs as determined by department need. The position will also focus on docent recruitment, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will have a studio art background and is comfortable leading art programs and art/history tours for student, family and adult groups.

To apply, please send current resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to:
EDUCATION COORDINATOR, Attn: Bill Ezarik, CFO via email to bill@mattmuseum.org.

The Annual Philip Benevento History Internship was founded by a friend who shares Phil’s passion for history. The selected intern will work two to three days a week for six weeks during the summer, alongside the museum archivist. The goal is for the intern to produce a work of scholarship (either oral or written) drawing on the resources in the museum archives. This year’s focus will be on processing, organizing, and making the Mattatuck Museum’s Southern CT Chapter of American Society for Materials (ASM) Collection accessible.

Requirements:

• Applicants should have a major field related to history, urban studies, American studies, or library science.

• Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter stating areas of research/study interest and career

goals.

• A curious mind and strong written communication are especially desirable.

Preference will be given to applicants who live in Waterbury or are current college students in Waterbury.

The deadline to apply is April 15, 2024.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Frances Martin, Archivist

Mattatuck Museum

144 West Main Street

Waterbury, CT 06702

Email: frances@mattmuseum.org

Please include the subject line: Benevento internship 2024

The Sharon Playhouse, a vibrant hub for artistic expression in northwestern Connecticut, producing high-quality performances with Broadway-caliber actors as well as talented local community members.

Every year the Sharon Playhouse hires a company of more than 100 people, including actors (Equity and non-Equity), directors, musicians, designers, technicians, box office associates, administrative positions, and front of house staff.

Job descriptions and additional information about all of these positions can be found on their website. For summer 2024, contracts for most technical positions will start approximately May 20, 2024 and continue through approximately September 29, 2024. These dates will shift depending upon position.

The Women's Business Development Council is currently hiring for the following positions: 

• Executive Assistant (Stamford)
• Marketing Assistant (Stamford)
• Senior Grant Writer
• Program Manager (New London)
• Program Coordinator, Child Care Business Services (Billingual)

Come join our team!

We're seeking a community-oriented, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our small and nimble team as Program Lead.

The Program Lead will carry out the day-to-day functions of FCH's grantmaking, which begins with cultivating and maintaining relationships with grantee partners, community partners, and stakeholders. Other key responsibilities include fielding inquiries; reviewing, evaluating, and, at times, developing grant proposals with existing and prospective grantee partners. The Program Lead works directly under the guidance of FCH's Director of Programs & Learning.

The Litchfield Historical Society is excited to announce the return of our silent auction art show this spring with Creativity Blooms on Saturday, May 11th. 

This fundraiser for the Society features artwork in all media donated by local artists. We are currently accepting artwork donations! Read below for more information about participating.

Creativity Blooms

• Saturday, May 11th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• The Litchfield History Museum, 7 South Street, Litchfield
• Tickets: $35 Advance, $45 at the door. Submitting artists receive a complimentary ticket to attend the event. 

Summary of the Event

• A silent auction featuring artwork donated by local artists. We ask that no piece be larger than roughly 8”x10”. There is no requirement to frame artwork. The Society will have a limited number of canvases available for those who need one.
• All media: painting, photographs, collages, mixed media, fabric, sculpture, jewelry, etc. are welcome! 
• Works of all shapes are encouraged, so long as they stay within the 8”x10” guidelines. 
• To encourage multiple bids, all works will start at $50 with minimum bid increments of $25.
• This event typically draws between 150 and 200+ people; it is a great opportunity to showcase your work to the community!

If you are interested and able to participate contact LHS Visitor Services Coordinator Sean Kunic by April 17th at the latest. 

Sean can be reached at skunic@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org or 860 567 4501

Please drop off artwork for the auction by May 1st at the Litchfield Historical Society (7 South Street).

The Jamie Gagarin Gallery, located inside of Litchfield's Oliver Wolcott Library (OWL), is a showcase to display fine art in a range of styles and media. It offers a unique opportunity for artists to share and sell their work to a broad and diverse audience within Litchfield County. 

All work is selected through a competitve juried process led by the Cultural Committee, appointed by the President of the OWL Board of Trustees.

Selected artists would be exhibiting begining in March of 2025. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 30, 2024

The Sharon Historical Society & Museum is pleased to announce an its upcoming show in Gallery SHS, “Let’s Dance”, a juried in-person exhibition and sale running from February 17 through March 29, 2024. Artists are invited to submit for consideration original works in any medium. Click the link below for more info and Entry Form.

Great Falls Brewing Company is in search of artists who wish to display/sell their art at the Community Art Gallery in North Canaan, set to open at the end of October!

The gallery will be focused on train transportation & train depots, nature especially any themes around landscapes and beauty of the northwest corner of CT, and community!

Terms of selling:

• Artist would have to sign a "Hold Harmless" agreement per our insurance company's recommendation.
• Similarly, to sell works at the Community gallery, the artist would have to agree to a 70/30 split of proceeds (30% to the gallery). 

Interested? For more info contact Christopher E. Tripler, chris@greatfallsbrews.com

2nd Home Lounge in Winsted is seeking local artists to display their work in their lounge and restaurant space! Space is available starting in December 2023. For more information, please email Sean & Cheryl McGlynn at 2ndhomewinsted@gmail.com.

Mass MoCA is currently seeking applications for two and four week residencies from January-June 2025. They welcome applications from artists of all disciplines, at all career stages, and from all walks of life! Applications are available in English and Spanish.

Fellowship opportunities for this open call include:

• General Fellowships
• Fellowship for Black and Indigenous Artists and Writers
• Massachusetts Fellowship
• Oregon Visual Artist Fellowship
• Puerto Rico Artist Fellowship
• University Fellowships

They also offer robust, partial financial aid to all attendees who need it. Simply fill out the quick financial questions at the bottom of your application and indicate whether you would like to be considered for partial need-based aid if you are not awarded a fellowship.

Applications due June 8th!

The Connecticut League of Museums is pleased to announce the call for sessions for our 2024 annual conference, "Unity and Belonging: The Power of Interconnection." 

The League Conference is a full-day event that brings together 200+ museum people from across Connecticut and the region, and includes concurrent sessions, an exhibitor hall, and plenty of networking opportunities.

Unity and Belonging:

The Power of Interconnection

June 3, 2024

Central Connecticut State University

Proposals due: April 8, 2024

This year Tofte Lake Center is offering three Individual Artist Residencies. These residencies are focused on individual artists and/or small collaborative teams of all disciplines (literary, performing and visual arts) who wish to create work in the natural environment and in community with other artists. There is also time for play and rejuvenation - all in support of each artist’s goals, needs and interests.

This residency is open to artists of any discipline, career stage, and geographic location who are over the age of 18.

Residency Dates: 

July 1st-13th, 2024

July 15th - 21st, 2024

September 11th - 17th, 2024

Assets for Artists offers an ever-evolving selection of workshops to address the most urgent needs, challenges, and opportunities facing artists in our region. Learn from our amazing artist-trainers and build connections with artist peers - you’re not alone!