Founded in 1997, The Ridgefield Arts Council promotes the advancement of our vibrant arts community and the diverse arts and cultural organizations that contribute to making Ridgefield an arts destination. Our mission is to support, foster, and connect those who participate in, appreciate, and create art across all genres.
MEMBERS:
Colleen Cash Co-Chair
jennifer dineen Co-Chair
Danielle ROth Secretary
RENE BROWN-CHENG
tracey bryggman
Anna Ciamporcero Rauchwerk
Nicholas Catino, PhD
Joseph Collin
Pamme Jones
DR. Rajender Kaur
Our charge:
Support & Promote the Ridgefield Arts Community:
Arts Professionals, Organizations, and Businesses
Support events & individual artists
Honor & acknowledge volunteers of nonprofit arts community
Encourage collaboration between arts and cultural organizations
Provide networking opportunities for arts organizations, businesses and individual artists
Represent Ridgefield within local and regional organizations such as the arts alliances of Fairfield County & the State of Connecticut
Town of Ridgefield & its Citizens
Further the development & promotion of Ridgefield as an Arts Destination and as as Connecticut’s first designated Cultural District
Promote opportunities to make the arts and cultural experiences accessible for the community
Serve as a resource for Ridgefield arts and cultural information
Facilitate partnerships between the schools and the local creative community
Collaborate with other town appointed stakeholders
Explore opportunities to support cultural events and initiatives in Ridgefield
Report to the BOS annually with an update.
Abide by Article 6 of the Ridgefield Town Charter Procedures for Elective & Appointive Boards
