SECTCC_Annual Report_2015 - Southeastern Connecticut Cultural

2015 Annual Report
Mission
The Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition fosters
region-wide economic growth in New London County by
optimizing existing and new arts and cultural activities to
assure that cultural sector and creative business assets
are central to the vitality of the region.
The Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
2015 Annual Report
The Coalition represents a
diverse cross section of partners
located in and/or serving
southeastern CT.
About Our Second Annual Report
Two years of volunteer work done by over 50 community leaders to establish the Southeastern
Connecticut Cultural Coalition in 2013 provided a strong foundation of support. In 2014, our
first year of operations, the Coalition experienced enormous support and growth, which
enabled our organization to accomplish a number of goals in a relatively short amount of time.
This second annual report reflects a year of continued growth. As we continue to evolve and
grow, we are deeply grateful for the tremendous local, regional and state support of our
organization.
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Table of Contents:
About Our Second Annual Report
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Board Chairman's Letter
Our Values
Uniting and Strengthening Our Region
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Coalition Partners
Rising Tide Series
REGI Grants
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Strengthening our Cities
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Providing our Partners with Information and Resources............................................ 12
The Arts Mean Business
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Financial Overview ........................................................................................................ 14
List of Donors and Grants .............................................................................................. 15
How can you be a part of the Coalition?
List of Partners
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Board of Directors and Staff ........................................................................................... inside cover
Our Commitment
The Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition is committed to:
CONNECT arts, heritage, cultural, business and community activities to build on
respective strengths and create successful partnerships;
COLLABORATE among arts, heritage, cultural, business and community
activities to encourage and facilitate innovative solutions and opportunities;
COMMUNICATE with patrons, organizers and beneficiaries across the spectrum
of arts, heritage, cultural, business, and community activities to promote
opportunities and convey the sector’s impact.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Preston Whiteway
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center
Chairman
Lisa McGinley
The Day
Vice Chairman
Dan McMahon
Goodspeed Musicals
Secretary
Robert Mills
Norwich Community Development Corporation
Treasurer
Theresa Broach
Eric Garofano
Conway, Londregan, Sheehan, &
Monaco, P.C.
Robin Harris
Kristin Havrilla-Clarke
Dianne Kent
People’s United Bank
Rich Martin
New London Music Festivals
Julie Menders
Otis Library
Maria Miranda
Miranda Creative
Robert Richter
Connecticut College
Robert T. Ross
CT Office of Military Affairs
Steve Sigel
Garde Arts Center
Chris Soto
Higher Edge
Keith Turner
McCue Mortgage Co.
Christopher Zendan
Vivian Zoё
Slater Memorial Museum
STAFF
Wendy Bury
Executive Director
Southeastern Connecticut calling
Dear Partners, Friends and Supporters of arts and culture,
It used to be that there was no one voice for the many and varied
cultural organizations, artists and heritage sites in Southeastern
Connecticut, nor any single way to reach them as a group.
The Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition is now that voice.
When the Coalition, now in its third year, reaches out to its 425
Partners, to state and local officials and to the region’s businesses,
they all know who’s calling: the collective voice of one of the most
vibrant, durable and popular economic sectors of Southeastern
Connecticut and the entire state.
The Coalition has already made a difference for:
• The community arts and cultural organizations of Norwich
• Municipal, cultural and business development in New London
• Museums, heritage sites, individual artists and others in every
town in the region who have organized their own interest groups
for facilities, business plans and sharing of resources
And the Coalition partners with the state Office of the Arts to make
sure Hartford hears about us, keeps our Partners informed about
what is happening at the state level that can affect them, and
serves as a conduit for state grants.
Please take time to review this report,
because you will be impressed with
what has been accomplished by this
volunteer organization and its dynamic
executive director, Wendy Bury. If you
have been part of it, you can be
proud. If you’d like to be part of it, we’d
love to have you join us. Partnership is
free. The rewards are great.
Deb Mathiasen
Assistant Director
Preston Whiteway
Chairman, Board of Directors
Executive Director, Eugene O’Neill Theater Center
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Our Values - Working to ensure arts and culture are central to:
COMMUNITY BUILDING
DOWNTOWN
R EVITALIZATION
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
INTEGRATION AND SUPPORT
EDUCATION
FOSTERING CREATIVITY
IDENTITY AND PRIDE
T OURISM
SOCIAL INNOVATION
Arts and culture are a bridge-builder between industries,
communities, races, and classes. The cultural sector can build
connectivity and collaboration within the sector and with other
sectors.
Arts and cultural activities create vibrant downtowns, attract
residents and visitors, and support local businesses (restaurants,
stores, and services).
The arts mean business. Arts and cultural businesses and
activities are major contributors to our local and regional
economy through jobs, revenue, expenditures, and audience
spending.
Arts and culture are an integral component of our communities. Social
and economic impact of the arts should be included and supported
at the local level in economic development planning, community
development programs, community arts programming, public art, arts
education, and growing partnerships with artists and arts and
cultural organizations.
Arts, culture and heritage are a vital component of education.
Greater connections between the cultural resources in schools and
on college campuses and communities could create greater
appreciation and a coordinated pathway for careers in the arts
and culture sector.
At the heart of the creative economy are the cultural and
creative industries that lie at the crossroads of arts, culture,
business and technology. A creative environment is conducive
to innovation.
SECT is proud of our history and heritage. Increased
coordination and collaboration help to ensure our heritage is
relevant, accessible, and incorporated into our region’s brand
through traditional and innovative ways.
Arts, culture and heritage attractions, events, and activities are
central to tourism.
Arts and culture can celebrate, address, and advance critical
social and civic issues with significant local impact.
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Uniting and Strengthening Our Region
The Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition now stands strong at
422 Partners!
2015 Highlights:
We made your voice heard
• Hosted our first legislative breakfast
• Advocated in Hartford and in SECT during state budget hearings
• Introduced CT’s new Director of Culture to our region
• Joined the CT Arts Alliance to represent SECT
We brought you together
• Hosted 20 Rising Tide Series events and meetings
We gave you information
• Introduced our now popular Jobs, Call for Artists, Volunteers & Interns features on our website
• Partnered with CT Office of the Arts, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts (Mass
MoCA), Northwest CT Arts Council, and Windham Arts to bring Assets for Artists, a professional
development program for creative entrepreneurs, to Southeastern CT
• Forged partnerships and connected Southeastern CT to statewide, New England, and national
organizations, such as Connecticut Arts Alliance, New England Foundation for the Arts, and
Americans for the Arts
We strengthened our cities
• Launched a New London Roundtable with more than 50 participating organizations, businesses
and government leaders
• Continued to support Norwich Creates, a cross-sector collaborative with arts, cultural,
government, and business leaders
We ensured equitable distribution of state funds
• Awarded $33,500 locally in support of arts and culture through the Regional Initiative Grant
(REGI) program developed by and in partnership with the Department of Economic and
Community Development, Connecticut Office of the Arts
We represented our region
• Signed on to participate in the Arts and Economic Prosperity 5 national economic impact
study, which will, for the first time, quantify the arts and cultural sector in New London County
"2015 was a stellar year of growth for the Cultural Coalition.
All of our activities, events, communications, and advocacy
are stimulating the region and uniting our sector."
- Wendy Bury, Executive Director
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Coalition Partners
Our Partners – 422 representatives from all aspects
of the arts, cultural and heritage sector in
southeastern CT – have signed on to the vision of
the Coalition.
Partner Benefits:
• Gain knowledge through professional
development opportunities
• Build awareness of your business/organization
• Share your opportunities (jobs, calls for artists,
internships)
• Learn about regional initiatives, available
resources, grants and more
• Receive news and useful information from
national, state, regional and local sources
• Network and unite with other creative
organizations and individuals
Our Partners are now connected and represented
statewide. In fulfilling this mission as the “voice” of
the cultural sector and the liaison between the
cultural sector and leadership entities invested in
regional revitalization, the Coalition provides core
services to connect, strengthen, and advocate for
the cultural community.
There is no fee to be a Partner.
Our Partners are our eyes, ears and “boots on
the ground.”
Our Partners join a diverse coalition of people who
live, work and support the creative sector in
southeastern Connecticut. The Coalition provides
opportunities to:
• Connect businesses or talents with others in the
region
• Find resources to obtain grants, jobs, auditions,
and more
• Attend workshops to strengthen businesses or
organizations
• Collaborate on regional initiatives
• Unite with other creative organizations and
individuals to advocate for arts and culture on
a statewide basis
Both nonprofit and for-profit organizations are part
of the creative sector. With the purpose of uniting
the region, Coalition Partners also include theaters,
galleries, educational institutions, military officials,
municipalities,
elected
officials,
economic
development groups, planners, tourism agencies,
and Chambers of Commerce located in and/or
serving southeastern Connecticut. Individual artists
need not live in the region to become a Partner.
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422 Coalition Partners
Our Partners:
Partners per Town
Bozrah ..................................................... 2
Colchester .............................................. 9
East Lyme.............................................. 15
Franklin .................................................... 3
Griswold .................................................. 3
Groton .................................................. 43
Lebanon ................................................. 4
Ledyard................................................. 11
Lisbon ...................................................... 2
Montville ................................................. 4
New London......................................... 84
North Stonington ................................... 3
Norwich................................................. 55
Old Lyme .............................................. 20
Preston .................................................... 7
Salem ...................................................... 4
Sprague .................................................. 2
Stonington ............................................ 45
Voluntown .............................................. 1
Waterford ............................................. 15
New London County (regional) .......... 3
Outside NL County .............................. 87
TOTAL
Social or Community Service
Organization - 6%
Other- 4%
Funder - 1%
Other Arts Organization/
Assoc/Group - 8%
Artist - 31%
Municipal - 3%
Library - 3%
Heritage
Organization - 10%
Arts Centers and
Museums - 6%
Educational
Institution - 4%
Creative Retail or
Service Business - 24%
Partner Type:
422
60% are For Profits
37% are Non-Profits
3% are Government/Municipal Entities
New Partners continue to join
each month
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Rising Tide Series - Lifting the Region
The Rising Tide Series
A series of Cultural
Conversations and Cultural Summits
to provide opportunities for:
Collaboration · Capacity Building · Information Sharing · Addressing Common
Challenges · Stakeholder Discussions
Cultural Conversations have developed into roundtables.
Our partners are now meeting together.
Arts in Health roundtable
Social and community service organizations
integrate the arts into a wide variety of health care
and
community
settings
for
therapeutic,
educational and recovery purposes.
Museum Directors roundtable
The value of museums for society can be expressed
through five key factors: the value of collections, the
educational value, the experience value, the social
value and the economic value.
Communication Arts roundtable
Communication arts broadly includes studies and
professions that deal with graphic and visual design
such as graphic design, graphic arts, art direction,
corporate design, and other areas. People who
work and study communication arts include
photographers, designers, illustrators, and graphic
designers and their products are often the
foundation for marketing and advertising.
Performing & Visual Arts Centers roundtable
Performing and visual arts centers are dedicated to
the creation, presentation, and production of
dance, music, theater and fine art. Arts centers are
valuable civic resources that provide education,
access, exchange of creative discourse,
opportunities for cultural expression, and awareness.
Historical Societies & Historic Sites roundtable
Properties and buildings with historical significance
are integral to our region's heritage and culture.
Historic sites help define and distinguish our region
and build a strong sense of identity.
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Rising Tide Series - Lifting the Region
Cultural Summits have identified and addressed vital issues:
Tourism & Coordinated Marketing (February)
Representatives discussed tourism in our region.
Tapping Into the Creative Economy (September)
Industry leaders discussed the creative economycultural and creative industries that lie at the
crossroads of arts, culture, business and
technology.
L-R Coalition Executive Director Wendy Bury, CT Office
of Tourism Director Randy Fiveash, Chamber of
Commerce Eastern CT/Greater Mystic Visitors Bureau
President Tony Sheridan, Eastern Regional Tourism District
Marketing & Sales Manager Janice Putnam, The Day
Publishing Company Custom Publications & Tourism
Manager Bence Strickland.
L-R Michael Blair of 38 Green Street Studios, Morgan
King of Poor Morgan, Aaron Simoncini of Beer'd Brewery, Mayor Deberey Hinchey of City of Norwich, Jason
Vincent of Norwich Community Development Corporation and Matthew Beaudoin of Mystic Knotwork.
The Business of Art (May)
Experts provided information, resources, and
guidance to creative individuals and businesses
that want to start and grow their creative business.
Cultural Facilities: The Impact of Investment
(November) A panel of experts shared best
practices for facilities planning and management.
L-R Matt Nemeth of CT Small Business Development
Center, Marcia Marien of PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP,
Artist Gigi Liverant, Kia Baird of Kia B Music, and Barbara
Crouch of Hygienic Art.
L-R Coalition Executive Director Wendy Bury, CT Director
of Culture Kristina Newman-Scott, CDR Jeffrey Barta,
USN Deputy for Museum Systems Operations, Naval History and Heritage Command, Mystic Seaport Director
of Facilities Ken Wilson, and Centerbrook Architects &
Planners Senior Director Charles Mueller.
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REGI Grants - Ensuring equitable allocation of state funds
Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition
Executive Director Wendy Bury said, "The REGI
program provides the opportunity for regional
direction of state funds to support arts and cultural
projects that are unique to southeastern CT. With
the recent establishment of the Coalition,
Southeastern CT is not only represented, but also
able to participate alongside our eight peers
across the state in important programs like REGI. "
The pilot Regional Initiative grant program (REGI)
awarded grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for
small projects that support access to the creative
process and/or creative experience, especially
those projects that experiment with new ways to
apply the arts within community.
The FY2016 REGI grant awardees in our region
include:
• Amy Hannum, New London
• Connecticut College, New London and
Waterford
• Connecticut Landmarks/Hempsted Houses,
New London
• Hope Sheldon/Fields Memorial School PTO,
Bozrah
• Kia Baird, New London and surrounding towns
• Norwich Creates, Norwich
• New London Community Orchestra, New
London.
In 2015, the Southeastern Connecticut Cultural
Coalition awarded $33,500 to seven recipients
throughout its nineteen-town region in
Southeastern, CT. The Department of Economic
and Community Development, Connecticut
Office of the Arts (COA), developed the Regional
Initiative Grant program (REGI) in partnership with
its nine Designated Regional Service
Organizations.
As the Designated Regional Service Organization
for southeastern CT, our region benefits from:
The Connecticut Office of the Arts organizes the
state into nine regions. Regions are represented by
an organization committed to providing cultural
sector leadership that advances the creative
economy statewide. These organizations each
serve as a Designated Regional Service
Organizations (DRSO) of the CT Office of the Arts to
support the Department of Economic and
Community Development.
• Comprehensive Representation of the Industry
• Cross-Sector Relationships
• Ongoing Assessment of Need
• Coordinated Marketing
• Data Collection
• Development/Support/Maintenance of Statewide
Network of Cultural Service Organizations
• Advocacy
• Arts Education/Artist Support
• Access to Peer Advisor Network
Southeastern CT lagged behind in having such a
regional organization to organize for the arts,
cultural and heritage sector. The Southeastern CT
Cultural Coalition is the newest and last of these
DRSOs.
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Strengthening our cities
Norwich Creates
A grant from R.S. Gernon Trust to the SECT Cultural Coalition helped to establish Norwich Creates in 2015.
The SECT Cultural Coalition in partnership with Norwich Community Development Corporation and Norwich Mayor Deberey Hinchey facilitated the development of a strategic plan for the City. The Norwich
Creates Collaborative mission is to utilize the arts and cultural assets to provide positive economic impact for the City of Norwich.
Norwich Mayor Deberey Hinchey kicks off a community
meeting to discuss arts and culture in the city.
Strategic planning meeting.
New London Roundtable
The Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition, with support from a grant received from the Frank
Loomis Palmer Fund, will provide the initial support to launch the Roundtable and make it sustainable
and independent. Our mandate as a regional agency for the cultural economy is to efficiently address
issues affecting southeastern Connecticut and to steer regional, state, and national opportunities that
require regional coordination.
New London Roundtable Kick-off meeting at Fort
Trumbull featured Captain Wes Pulver of the National
Coast Guard Museum, Catherine White of Electric Boat,
Tammy Daugherty of City of New London's Office of
Development and Planning, and Dr. Manuel Rivera,
Superintendent of New London Public Schools.
75 representatives from the arts, cultural, government
and business community attended the kick-off meeting
in November.
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Providing our partners with information and resources
Assets for Artists Program
Assets for Artists is an innovative support model
that helps artists strengthen their creative practice
and grow its long-term sustainability. Thanks to
support from the USDA and partnerships with the
Connecticut Office of the Arts, the Northwest
Connecticut Arts Council, and Windham Arts, the
Coalition was able to offer these services to artists
in our region.
NEFA Information Session
The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
provided organizations, artists, and creative
businesses the opportunity to learn about NEFA's
grant programs as well as CreativeGround, NEFA's
free online directory. Southeastern CT Cultural
Coalition hosted one of the four Connecticut
information sessions.
CT Office of the Arts Grants Information Session
Artists, cultural organizations, historical societies,
libraries, schools, municipalities, and venues that
present arts programming were invited to hear
about state grant opportunities. Staff from the CT
Office of the Arts was on hand to provide details
and answer questions at this meeting held in our
region.
Coalition Hosted New England Foundation for the Arts
(NEFA) Grants and Creative Ground Workshop.
Serve Here Information Session
Serve Here CT matches young adults between the
ages of 18 and 29 with employment opportunities
in town and city governments, as well as nonprofit
agencies that serve children, the elderly, and arts
groups. A Coalition information session boosted
the efforts of Serve Here CT to place fellows in
non-profit organizations across the region.
CT Office of the Arts grant information session at Mystic
Museum of Art.
L-R John Cusano, Daniel Forrest, Tamara Dimitri and
Bonnie Koba.
Alva Greenberg, Founder & President, Serve Here CT,
presents at Serve Here CT Info Session, May 2015.
Coalition representatives testified in Hartford during the
state budget hearings and provided our partners with
vital advocacy alerts.
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The Arts Mean Business
In 2015, the Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition joined Americans for the Arts’ national study of the
economic impact of nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences, Arts & Economic
Prosperity® 5.
The Arts Mean Business. The research study is being conducted by Americans for the Arts, the nation's
nonprofit organization advancing the arts and arts education. It is the fifth study over the past 20 years
to measure the impact of arts spending on local jobs, income paid to local residents, and revenue
generated to local and state governments.
The Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition will collect detailed financial data about our local
nonprofit arts and culture organizations such as our theater and dance companies, museums, festivals,
and arts education organizations. "Many people don't think of nonprofit arts organizations as
businesses," said Wendy Bury, Executive Director of the Coalition, "but this study will make clear that the
arts are a formidable industry in our community-employing people locally, purchasing goods and
services from local merchants, and helping to drive tourism and economic development."
Surveys will be collected throughout calendar year 2016. The results of the study will be released in June
of 2017.
When completed, Bury said, "This study will show that when we support the arts in Southeastern CT, we
are making an investment in an industry, one that supports jobs and generates government revenue,
and is the cornerstone of tourism."
Support for the Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition’s participation in the AEP5 study comes from:
The Alva Greenberg Fund, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, Norwich Community Development
Corporation, The Town of Stonington, and Borough of Stonington.
Research on Economic Impact
• Nationally, $135.2 billion of economic activity is generated by nonprofit arts and cultural
organizations and their audiences. The industry supports 4.13 million full-time jobs and
generates $22.3 billion in revenue to local, state, and federal governments every year.
• Connecticut’s nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences have a $653
million economic impact and support more than 18,000 jobs, and delivers $59.1 million in
local and state government revenue.
• In Connecticut, non-resident attendees spend an average of 65 percent more per person
than local attendees ($35.39 vs. $21.50) with 66.9 percent of all non-resident survey
respondents reporting that the primary reason for their trip was “specifically to attend this
arts/cultural event.”
• There is not yet similar data for Southeastern Connecticut—which the Coalition will soon
address.
Source: Americans for the Arts, 2012
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Financial Overview
2015 represented our second year of operations.
CT Office of the Arts/Department of Economic and
Community Development to deliver services as the
Designated Regional Service Organization for
southeastern CT and for REGI re-granting. Other
revenue sources include donations (annual appeal
and contributed income), in-kind donations, and
earned income (sponsorships and management
fees).
The Coalition’s major expenses are our personnel
and administrative costs. The Coalition has used
donated office space at The Day Publishing
Company offices in New London and Norwich
Community Development Corporation in Norwich.
We are looking forward to establishing a permanent
office in 2016.
The Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition is
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We pursue our
mission
with
financial
conservatism
and
transparency. The Coalition is committed to the
highest level of integrity in its administrative, service
and outreach activities; and we maintain records
accurately and transparently.
We are grateful to numerous businesses for their inkind donations of services. Reflecting the Board of
Directors’ belief that Coalition ensures concomitant
growth of resources to advance our mission,
including personnel, financial resources and
facilities, our goal is to financially invest in the future.
The Coalition earns nearly half of its revenue from
grants. A third of our total revenue comes from the
Income $108,385
Contributed
Earned
Grants
CT Office of the Arts Grants
In-kind
Expenses $91,871
Administration
Personnel
In-kind
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2015 Donors
D. Hayne Bayless
Theresa Broach
Eugene O’ Neill Theater Center
Howard and Sandy Fromson
Eric Garofano
Goodspeed Opera House Foundation
Governor Samuel Huntington Trust, Inc.
Alva Greenberg
Garde Arts Center
Robin Harris
Dianne Kent
Ann and Spike Lobdell
John S. Johnson
Linda L. Mariani
Matt McCauley and Ashby Carlisle
Lisa and Morgan McGinley
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Menders
Cecelia Messier
Robert B. Mills
Miranda Creative, Inc.
Musical Masterworks, Inc.
New London Music Festival Inc.
PKF O’Connor Davies*
The Day Publishing Company*
Beth Pite and Paul McCary
Edward Planeta Jr.
Robert A. Richter
Lori Robishaw
Robert T. Ross
Alvin Sher
Chris Soto
Stonington Community Center, Inc.
The Big House
Keith Turner
William F. Turner
Preston A. Whiteway
Karin Whittemore and Peter Kepple
Christopher N. Zendan
Vivian F. Zoë
*In-kind donation
2015 Grants
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State of Connecticut - Office of the Arts/DECD
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
The Edward & Mary Lord Foundation
The Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation
Frank Loomis Palmer Fund
R.S. Gernon Trust
Robert G. Youngs Family Foundation
To Make a Gift to the Coalition
Tax-deductible donations can be made securely online at
http://culturesect.org/donate/
or mail your contribution to: Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition,
PO Box 95
New London, CT 06320
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How can you be a part of the Coalition?
• Do you work or volunteer for an arts, cultural or heritage organization or business? If
you do, are you one of our more than 425 Partners? If not, register as a Partner online
at http://culturesect.org/partners/ (it's FREE and easy).
Both nonprofit and for-profit organizations are part of the creative sector. Coalition
Partners include small creative businesses, individual artists, libraries, historical
societies, large tourist attractions, theaters, galleries, educational institutions, military
officials, municipalities, elected officials, economic development groups, planners,
tourism agencies, and Chambers of Commerce located in and/or serving
southeastern Connecticut.
• If you are a Partner, read our e-blasts, attend our activities, let your voice be
heard, help shape our region’s future, and stay engaged.
• If you are passionate about the arts and want to get involved, volunteer with the
Coalition. Collaborate among arts, heritage, cultural, business and community
activities to encourage and facilitate innovative solutions and opportunities.
Supporting the belief that culture is a catalyst for place making, the Coalition seeks
to play a creative, innovative role fostering partnerships among cultural sector assets
and other regional initiatives seeking to advance regional identity, and attract and
retain businesses, residents, and visitors.
• Benefits include:
• Gain knowledge through professional development opportunities
• Build awareness of your business/organization
• Share your opportunities (jobs, calls for artists, internships)
• Learn about regional initiatives, available resources, grants and more
• Receive news and useful information from national, state, regional and local
sources
• Network and unite with other creative organizations and individuals
The Coalition Welcomes Assistant Director Deb Mathiasen
With a background in nonprofit management, tourism promotion and
marketing, Deb Mathiasen joins the Coalition in February 2016, as Assistant
Director.
"I joined SCCC as a partner about a year ago, and quickly saw the value of
the organization's approach to communication and collaboration. I look
forward to helping strengthen the region's cultural and creative sectors."
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Partners (as of April 1, 2016)
City of Groton- Summer in the City
City of New London Recreation Department (New London Recreation)
City of Norwich- Mayor Deberey Hinchey
Clan O’ Cleary Irish Band
Claudia Van Nes
Claudine Burns Smith
Clinton Art Gallery
Clinton Arts Project
Colchester Historical Society
Community Dance Ensemble, Inc.
Community Music School
Connecticut Alliance for Music, Inc.
Connecticut College
Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution
Connecticut Early Music Society
Connecticut Humanities
Connecticut League of History Organizations
Connecticut Marine Trades Association
Connecticut Office of Film, Television & Digital Media
Connecticut Songwriters Association
Connecticut Storytelling Center
Connecticut Women Artists
ConneCTions Tours
ConnText Professional Writing Services
Conway, Londregan, Sheehan & Monaco, P.C.
Courtyard Gallery
Crackerbarrel Entertainments
Cragin Memorial Library
Creative Dance Continuum
Critics on the Aisle/Out and Travelin’
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Adwoa & Ibiju Bandele-Asante
A.K. Dasher Jewelry
After School Arts Program (ASAP)
Agrivolution Inc.
All Hearts Center for Yoga and Wellness
Allyn Donath
Alvin Sher
Amy L. Perry
Ancient Order of Hibernians- John P. Holland Division
Andis Music
Ann Rosebrooks
AnnMarie Stockmeyer/JSS in Sherman
Antique Carriage and Sleigh Museum, Inc.
Art by Beth Pite
Art on Groton Bank
Art Salad Studio
Artists in the Country
Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly
Artreach, Inc.
Arts Café Mystic
Arts Northeast Consulting
Ashby Carlisle
Ashford Jouse Studio
Atwater-Donnelly
Audrey S. Mucci
Avery Memorial Association
Avery-Copp House
B
Barn for Artistic Youth
Be Well Productions
Benham Custom Designs
Bert Brouillier
Bill Memorial Library
Blissworks Yoga & Healing Arts
Blu Prints Unlimited
Blue Slope Country Museum
Bold as Love Emporium
Brenda Newbegin
Bridget Marien
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D. Kenney Welding
Dan Topalis
David Madacsi
Deborah Donovan
Denison Homestead Museum
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Diane DePaola
Documentary, Film and Video Alliance
Dolores Marchese
Donna Frustere
Donna McLean Martell
Downtown New London Association
Dr. Roger J. Tremblay
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Carole Drong Photography
Caryn B Davis Photography
Catfeather Art & Music
Catherine Gibson Glass
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT
Charles Chase
Charles Gallery
Chelsea Gardens Foundation
Chelsea Players
Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
Chorosynthesis
Chorus of Westerly
Christ Church School of the Arts, Inc.
Christen Brewer
Cimarron Music Press
City Center District
City of Groton
E
East Haddam Art League
East Haddam Stage Company
East Hampton Arts & Cultural Commission
East Lyme Historical Society
East Lyme Public Library
East Lyme Puppetry Project, Inc.
Eastern Conecticut Symphony Youth Orchestra
Eastern Connecticut Ballet
Eastern Connecticut Performing Arts Association
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Eastern Regional Tourism District
Edward and Mary Lord Foundation
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Integrated Day Charter School
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication (ISAAC
School)
Irene Mrose Rissi
Edwin O. Smith High School
Elaine Mills
Eleanor Miller
Emerson Theater Collaborative
Encore Justified
Essex Historical Society
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center
Expressiones Cultural Center Inc.
J
J. London Restoration & Appraisals
Jaden Events
James Merrill House
Jan Blencowe Art & Illustration
Jan Loomis
Janet Carlson Calvert Library
Janice Law Trecker
Jean Henderson
Jennifer Caine
Jennifer Holmes
Jessica Baradel
Jessica Morozowich
Jil Nelson Social Media Strategist
Jim DeAngelo
Jocelyn Braxton Armstrong Ceramics
John B Davis
Jon Persson
Jonathan Edwards Winery
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. House Museum, LLC
Joy Supples
Judith Barbour Osborne
Judy Dworin Performance Project, Inc.
Jump Swing Fever Orchestra
F
Fairview- Odd Fellows Home of CT, Inc.
Faye Ringel
FiberArts Studio Inc.
Firm Foundation Leadership Coalition, Inc.
First Selectman of Griswold, Kevin Skulczyck
Five Rivers Consortium, Inc.
Flock Theatre
Florence Griswold Museum
Friends of Fort Trumbull
Friends of Maria Inc.
Friends of Samuel Smith House and Property, Inc.
Full Circle Framing
G
Gallery One CT
Garde Arts Center
Get Bent in Norwich
Gigi Horr Liverant
GinchyBots
Global Guild
Goodspeed Musicals
Gora Communications Associates, LLC
Gotta Travel Solo
Grand & Water
Gray Jacobik
Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Westerly Chamber Foundation
Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce
Green Ink Marketing Communications
Griffis Arts Center
Groton Parks and Recreation
Groton Public Library
K
Kaiholunuie Polynesian Dance Company
Karen Israel
Karin Forde Whittemore
Kennedy Arts
Kenneth Megan
Kent+ Frost Landscape Architecture
Kia Baird
Kitt Brook Studio
KML Architects
L
La Grua Center
LAMP Light Artists Making Places
Laraine Meyers
Latin Network for the Visual Arts
Laura Levine
Laurel Double Reed Ensemble
Lavender Design
Lebanon Historical Society
Len Grayeck
Len Swec
Leona Frank
Lew Buckley
Lisa Giordano
Lisa Kortfelt
Lisa Marien
Lisa Williamson
Lisbon Historical Society
Loft Artists Association
H
Hailey Quercia
Hank Savin
Harrison Judd (FutureHistory.com)
Hempsted Houses
Hennavanna/Maureen Ahrens
Heritage Information Radio
Heritage Properties, SPC
Higher Edge
Hispanic Alliance of Southeastern Connecticut
Horses Healing Humans
Hygienic Art
I
I-Park Foundation
Indian and Colonial Research Center
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New London Community Orchestra
New London County Historical Society
New London Economic Development Commission
New London Landmarks
New London Main Street
New London Maritime Society
New London Music Festivals, Inc.
New London Public Schools
New London Youth Affairs
New London Youth Talent Show
Nightshade Productions
Noank Foundry Artists
North Stonington Historical Society
Norwich Arts Center
Norwich Community Cinema
Norwich Community Development Corporation
Norwich Heritage Trust
Norwich Historical Society
Norwich Magazine
Norwich NAACP
Love & Pop Designs
Love Family Studio
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
Lyme Art Association
M
Madison Art Society
Management Response Consulting
Maple and Main Gallery
Maples Farm Park
Marcia Miller
Marcus Fisk
Marita Putetti
Mark Gerard McKee Studio
Mark Patnode
Marny Lawton
Mary Anne Sherman Jewelry Designs
Mary Elizabeth Peterson
Mary Fab Productions
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
Mashantucket Pequot Tribe
Matt McCauley
Matthew Goldman (The Constant Waterman)
McConnell & McNamara
McCue Mortgage
Mercedes McCoy Makeup Artistry & Aesthetics
Michael Brathwaite
Michael McKinley and Associates, LLC
Michele DeLima Write Transformation
MiLo Productions
Miranda Creative
Monica Bean
MS17 Initiative
Murals By Faith
Murals By Your Design
Musical Masterworks
MYS-TV Studios
Mystic & Noank Library
Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Arts Center
Mystic Ballet
Mystic Blues Festival
Mystic Knotwork
Mystic Paper Beasts
Mystic River Chorale
Mystic River Historical Society
Mystic Seaport
Mystic Whaler Cruises
O
Ocean Breeze Press
Ocean Community YMCA
Old Lyme Historical Society
Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
Olde Tymes Restaurant
One & Co. Inc.
Otis Library
Our Piece of the Pie
OutCT
P
Parallel Park Productions
Partners in Healthy Communities
Patricia Shippee Fine Art
Patti Murphy Designs
Peaceable Beads
Peggy Church Handweaver
People’s United Bank
Point One Architects
Portait of America
Pratt-Wright Gallery
Preston Historical Society
Public Library of New London
Pyramid Marketing Design & Technology
Q
Quale Press
Quinn & Hary Marketing
N
R
Nancy Olivia Designs
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
National Coast Guard Museum Association, Inc.
Nature’s Art Village
Nature’s Artistry
NCW Art Studio
New England Science & Sailing Foundation, Inc.
New Horizons Band of Southeastern CT
New London Community & Campus Coalition
Radiance Woodwind Quintet
REALIFEMPIRE
Reliance House, Inc.
Renaissance City Development Corporation
Richard Malinsky
Richard White Fine Art
Ricketts-White Design
Riverside Park Conservancy
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The Farmer’s Cow
The Gallery at Firehouse Square
The Gallery at the Light House
The Glass House/Robert Arrdua
The Latino Way
The Light House
The Lily Pad
The Musicians Association of Eastern CT
The Resident Good News
The Sequitorian Society
The United Theatre
The Way of the Labyrinth
Theresa Broach
Three Rivers Community College
Tim Matregrano
Timeless Fine Art
Tish Rabe Books LLC
Tom Callinan
Tommy Hine
Town of Groton
Tracy Lyn Designs
Troy Zaushny
Robert Vogel
Rose Mary Gates
Roseledge Country Inn and Farm Shoppe
Roxanne Steed Fine Art
Russ Kramer Fine Art
S
Sadie Davidson DeVore/High Street Gallery
Salem Historical Society
Salt Marsh Opera
Samuel Huntington Trust
Sankofa Education and Leadership, Inc.
Sarah Stifler Lucas
Sharon Murphy Boski
Sheldon’s 2nd Light Dragoons
Shoreline Ringers
Sideways Studio
Sirrine Design/Studio
Six Summit Gallery
Slater Memorial Museum
Small Potatoes Crafts and Gifts
Smith-Harris House
Society of the Founders of Norwich Inc. (Leffingwell
House Museum)
Southeastern Connecticut Television, Inc. (SEC-TV)
Southeastern CT Enterprise Region
Southeastern CT Women’s Network
Spirit of Broadway Theater
Sprague Economic Development Commission
Sprague Historical Society
Stanton-Davis Homestead Museum
Stone Agriculture, LLC
Stoneflower Communications and Consulting
Stonington Community Center
Stonington Free Library
Stonington Garden Club
Stonington Historical Society
Stonington Natural Health Center
Studio 2 Group
Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds
Studio 99 (Deborah Kotchen)
Studio M, LLC
Submarine Force Library and Museum
Susan Kenney
Suzie-Uie More Than Gluten Free
Synthetic Cinema International LLC
U
U.S. Coast Guard Band
U.S. Properties Realty, LLC
Uncommon Vision
United Community & Family Services
United Way of Southern Connecticut
V
Vanessa Lucas
Victoria Sivigny
Visual Art Library, Inc.
W
Waterford Historical Society
Waterford Public Library
Westerly Tidings
West Hartford Women in Networking
Wheeler Library
Wheeling City Tours LLC
William Benton Museum
William Meredith Foundation
Windham Arts
Windham Regional Arts Council
Writer’s Block Ink Inc.
T
XYZ
Thames River Community Service/Martin House
Thames Valley Music School
The 1801 Richard Douglass House
The Big House
The Chamber of Commerce, Windham Region
The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American
Revolution
The Cooley Gallery
The Dance Extension
The Day Publishing Co
The Drunken Palette
The Executive Session (Skip McKinley)
Yale Indian Papers Project
Young Artists Society at Ella T. Grasso Southeastern
Technical High School
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Preston Whiteway
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center
Chairman
Rich Martin
New London Music Festivals
Julie Menders
Otis Library
Lisa McGinley
The Day
Vice Chairman
Maria Miranda
Miranda Creative
Dan McMahon
Goodspeed Musicals
Secretary
Robert Richter
Connecticut College
Robert Mills
Norwich Community Development Corporation
Treasurer
Robert T. Ross
CT Office of Military Affairs
Theresa Broach
Steve Sigel
Garde Arts Center
Eric Garofano
Conway, Londregan, Sheehan, & Monaco, P.C.
Chris Soto
Higher Edge
Robin Harris
Keith Turner
McCue Mortgage Co.
Kristin Havrilla-Clarke
Christopher Zendan
Dianne Kent
People’s United Bank
Vivian Zoё
Slater Memorial Museum
STAFF
Wendy Bury
Executive Director
Deb Mathiasen
Assistant Director (February 2016)
VOLUNTEER
Connecticut College Student, Office of Volunteers for Community Service
Please contact Wendy Bury, Exec. Dir., if your name has been inadvertently omitted or
misspelled in this report: [email protected] and (860)448-5135.
Graphic Design by Solvej Freitas of Omega Design.
What our Partners are saying about the impact of our
Rising Tide Series:
“Networking is found everywhere. At the last Cultural Conversation
in September, just from our introductions, I was able to connect
with two other non-profits and have already collaborated with
them and the grants have been submitted.”
- Kathy Greene,
Executive Director, The Light House
“ I absolutely love all the panel discussions you offer and that they
are free. It provides me with professional development and
networking opportunities.”
- Constance Kristofik,
Executive Director, New London Landmarks
P.O. Box 95
New London, CT 06320
(860) 448-5135
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