Willimantic, Conn. – Eastern Connecticut State University President Elsa Núñez was appointed vice chair of the board of directors of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) on Feb. 11 at the association’s annual meeting in Washington, DC. There are 1,350 member institutions in the AAC&U. “Those who serve on AAC&U’s board are strongly committed … [Read more...] about Eastern President Núñez Appointed Vice Chair of the Board of AAC&U
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Willimantic Orchestra to Perform Holiday Concert
Willimantic, Conn. – The Willimantic Orchestra, a community-based musical ensemble, will present its free winter concert, “Songs and Dances,” on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) at Eastern Connecticut State University. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed. The entrance to the new FAIC is on High Street immediately north of … [Read more...] about Willimantic Orchestra to Perform Holiday Concert
Juried Art Show-Calling all artists!
Calling all artists! Arts of Tolland announces its 13th annual Juried Art Show Over $1700 in prizes Download entry forms from our website - artsoftolland.org or send a SASE to AOT (address below). Submission Monday, March 28, noon to 3 or Tuesday, March 29, 4-6 Opening Reception Sunday, April 10 – 1 to 3 p.m. Arts of Tolland, PO Box 163, 22 Tolland Green, Tolland CT 06084 … [Read more...] about Juried Art Show-Calling all artists!
Advocacy and Budget Alert
NEWS courtesy CT Community Nonprofit Alliance and Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Yesterday, Governor Malloy unveiled his $18.14 billion midterm budget proposal for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017, officially kicking off the 2016 legislative session. The proposed General Fund bottom line of $18.14 billion cuts $569.5 million from the enacted SFY17 budget, which is $722.1 … [Read more...] about Advocacy and Budget Alert
Register now for Connecticut Arts Day!
The Connecticut Office of the Arts in partnership with our nine Designated Regional Service Organizations, The Culture and Tourism Advisory Committee, The Connecticut Arts Council and the Connecticut Arts Alliance is organizing the first State hosted Arts Day in over a decade. Connecticut Arts Day, “Moving the Arts from Nice to Necessary” will be held on March 2, 2016 and will … [Read more...] about Register now for Connecticut Arts Day!