NWCT Arts Council

06/04/2026

Save the Date - Join us for Arts Connected 2026 this summer! 🎉🎉

This event is not just a fundraiser; it's a celebration of the talent, passion, and interconnectedness of our local arts community!

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 5-8pm
Location: Buck’s Rock Camp 59 Bucks Rock Road, New Milford, CT 06776
Price: $125/person *Tickets are limited and expected to sell out!

We can't wait to see you there!

Learn more and get your tickets today, https://givebutter.com/c/arts-connected-2026.

This event is Presented by Valiant Home & Energy.

With support from William Raveis Lifestyles Realty, Litchfield Magazine, depot dog, ArtBank7, and O&G Industries Inc.

06/03/2026

Historic halls filled with creative minds for Arts Night Out! @ the Manor House Inn ✨

Artist, cultural leaders, and lovers of the arts gathered on Thursday, May 21, connecting with friends of old and new at the beautifully preserved Manor House Inn.

See more images from Arts Night Out! in our latest blog article, https://www.artsnwct.org/arts-night-out-the-manor-house-inn


Thank You to The Manor House Inn for partnering and hosting this event with us!

Special Thanks to the Northwest Community Bank for sponsoring this event series in 2026!

05/31/2026

It's summer time in Litchfield County!

Soak up some sun while you explore all the exciting events happening this June, https://www.artsnwct.org/june-2026-calendar.

Cover Image: painting by Donna Davis, part of her show Earth & Sky at the Norfolk Library, reception on June 7.

05/29/2026

Join us on Friday, June 5, for AI Automation for Nonprofits, a virtual information session about the NWCT Arts Council’s Automation Lab pilot program.

Learn how cultural nonprofits can get involved, what types of workflows may be a good fit for automation, and how the pilot program is designed to help reduce administrative burden through practical, human-centered tools.

Register on Zoom today, https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZkNkw8HNTOS5eqlV4Bu4Ew #/registration.

05/29/2026

Bantam has officially been designated as a Cultural District! 🎉🎉

On Friday, May 15th, cultural leaders, business owners, and officials from State of CT gathered at the Bantam Borough Hall to celebrate the official designation of the Bantam River Cultural District, becoming the third cultural district designated in Litchfield County.

See more pictures from this celebration in our latest blog article, https://www.artsnwct.org/bantam-river-cultural-district-designation.

05/18/2026

We spent the last 4 months thinking deeply about the future of arts nonprofits in the age of AI, and have designed a program to empower the collaborative use of new technology in the sector.

The Automation Lab is an applied research initiative built on a simple premise: cultural nonprofits should not have to navigate this technology shift alone.

Phase 1 is complete. We surveyed 37 organizations across Northwest Connecticut and found that administrative burden is high and consistent across every operational area, that the software landscape is deeply fragmented, and that 81% of respondents want to participate in a pilot.

Phase 2 begins this spring. We will be working directly with partner organizations to test whether purpose-built tools, grounded in the systems they already use, can outperform the off-the-shelf platforms that have left so many nonprofits feeling overbuilt and underserved.

The full research report is now public, and can be read here: https://canva.link/automation-lab

If you work in arts administration, nonprofit technology, or sector capacity building, we'd value your perspective and potential partnership as we move forward.

05/18/2026

Good news for Norfolk! Infinity Music Hall announces restaurant reopening and new programming.

Read more on our blog: link in bio!

05/18/2026

Good News for Norfolk: Infinity Music Hall Announces Restaurant Reopening and New Programming!

Infinity Music Hall

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04/30/2026

The warm sunshine has awoken Litchfield County, freckling the hills with vibrant flowers and lush trees. 🌼🌸🌳

Explore the beauty of our region this May with the events in this month's calendar, https://www.artsnwct.org/may-2026-calendar.

Cover Image: Monfort Sculpture Exhibition at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, A Ministry of the Montfort Missionaries, opening on May 16. Sculpture by Joy Brown.