CMSC Webinar: How to Start a Cultural District in Your Town
Join Connecticut Main Street Center, in partnership with the Connecticut Office of the Arts, the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, the Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition, and the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council, as we discuss how to start a cultural district with people who’ve already done it!
In this virtual roundtable, we’ll discuss the value of establishing a cultural district, the basics of the program, as well as common challenges and how to overcome them.
Got questions? Be sure to enter them when you register and the panel will answer them!
Meet the Speakers:
- Wendy Bury, Executive Director, Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition
- Steph Burr, Executive Director, NWCT Arts Council
- Lisa Scails, Executive Director, Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut
- Rufus de Rham, Executive Director, Warner Theater, Torrington
- Eileen Marriott, Director, KidsPlay Museum, Torrington
- Rich Martin, Chair of New London Cultural District Council
- Glori Norwitt, Commissioner and Chair, Ridgefield Economic & Community Development Commission
Lilli Rhodes
I can’t attend. Will a recording be available?
Judith Stahl
I’m so sorry you missed the webinar — I will add you to the list to receive the Recap in the next couple of weeks and I will let you know when the recording is on our YouTube channel — today or tomorrow. The slide deck and chat log will be included in the Recap
Sue Smallidge
I am on the Housing Committe of CoDE and look forward to gathering info on a partnership with the Arts and affordable housing and studio space. We think that the arts have to come first.
Judith Stahl
We are so glad you were able to join us today Sue!
Tracy Liz Miller
I failed to register early, but would like to attend right now. May I? tracylizmiller@gmail.com
Judith Stahl
I’m so sorry you missed the webinar — I will add you to the list to receive the Recap in the next couple of weeks and I will let you know when the recording is on our YouTube channel — today or tomorrow. The slide deck and chat log will be included in the Recap
Ronald J. Kolanowski
I didn’t realize we needed to register is there a way I can join?
Ron Kolanowski
ronkol@sbcglobal.net
Judith Stahl
I’m so sorry you missed the webinar — I will add you to the list to receive the Recap in the next couple of weeks and I will let you know when the recording is on our YouTube channel — today or tomorrow. The slide deck and chat log will be included in the Recap