1711 Solomon Goffe House
National Historic Landmark
Located at 677 North Colony Street, Meriden. The Gambrel-roofed house rich in historical features includes a living history museum with costumed interpreters. Open April through November, call 203-634-9088.

Arts and Crafts Association
of Meriden/Gallery 53
is a non-profit organization dedicated to the cultural enrichment of the community. Founded in 1907, it is one of the oldest visual arts organizations in the state of Connecticut. There is a full schedule of classes, exhibits, workshops, and other art related activities. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday, 12-4 pm, and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 pm. Located at 53 Colony Street, Meriden, with free and ample parking space across the street, the Gallery is easy to reach from I-91 and I-84. Call (203) 235-5347 for directions or log on to www.gallery53.org, info@gallery53.org

Arts Council of Greater New Haven
www.newhavenarts.org
Contact: Cindy Clair, Executive Director
Phone: (203) 772-2788 ext.24
E-mail:  cclair@newhavenarts.org

The Art of Collaborative Giving
The Art of Collaborative Giving is an artistic movement that provides a deeper meaning of art through community development. The goal of our community development program is to provide annual Educational Scholarships for students pursuing a degree in the arts, as well as, students with learning disabilities. We provide a professional visual arts gallery, which exhibits/sells: Ceramics, Jewelry, Paintings, Photographs, Prints, and Sculptures. We also offer: Themed & Non-Themed Exhibitions/Events, Custom Framing, Adult/Children Art Classes… and more!! Open Monday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tuesday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thursday: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
(203) 269-9189
www.ArtofCollaborativeGiving.com
derek@ArtofCollaborativeGiving.com
128 Center Street 
Wallingford, CT 06492

Augusta Curtis Cultural Center
Historic Rental Facility:
A not-for-profit organization housed in the historic Curtis Memorial Library in Meriden, Connecticut. The Center offers a diverse range of programming for members and the greater community including lectures, exhibits and interactive programs focused on the arts and sciences. Located at 175 East Main Street, Meriden, CT.
www.curtisculturalcenter.org,
phone: 203.639.2856,
info@curtisculturalcenter.org

Brazilian Roots Cultural Center, LLC
Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, dance, music and acrobatics. In capoeira classes students develop physically, emotionally, and mentally as they train Capoeira\'s challenging movements, learn to play traditional instruments, sing music in Portuguese, and apply their training in an exciting improvised \"game\" that helps students develop their personal strength, response time, creativity, courage, and self-expression. The Brazilian martial art/dance form of fighting with a smile. At Ginga Brasil-CDO aka BRCC we teach authentic capoeira from Brazil. Whether you are interested in a simple workout or intensive training we have something for you. Each class consists of a warm up, group calisthenics, training individual movements and partnered sequences. Every class is different and adapted to meet the needs of the students present so you will always be challenged. BRCC offers training for kids, teens & adults. We also offer classes in other forms of Brazilian dance, music and culture.
www.capoeiraconnecticut.com
gbcdo@hotmail.com
128 Center Street
Wallingford, CT

Buffa; Lollipop Opera; Elizabethan Consort
iBuffa!provides a variety of musical entertainments for all occasions. Our shows go beyond the basic concert format, incorporating costumes, scenery, and props for a truly theatrical experience. We have programs developed especially for libraries, comic musical theater programs suitable for civic organizations, an cappella madrigal quartet which performs in costume, an cappella jazz/doo-wop/anything else quartet, and a company that performs children's operas, Lollipop Opera. Please see our website for videos and sound clips: www.bufffa.art.officelive.com
wearebuffa@yahoo.com
(860) 870-0422

CaRo Art Studio and Gallery
CaRo Art Studio and Gallery's mission is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to develop their artistic skills, learn various visual art techniques and to assist in the artistic pursuits and advancement of those interested in art at a professional level. Gallery owner Leonora Cajigas Rodriguez has 16 years of experience as an artist. A Meriden, CT native, Mrs. Rodriguez felt the natural progression for her life in art was to establish her own art studio and gallery to inspire others in their artistic pursuits. Mrs. Rodriguez felt the placement of her studio and gallery in Meriden, CT would be a way she could give back to the city that helped launch her artistic vision. CaRo Art Studio Website, CaRoASAG@yahoo.com

Castle Craig Players
is a non-profit theatre group performing for over 15 years, currently showing six productions annually. Rehearsal and performance space is located at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse, 59 West Main Street, Meriden CT 06451, (203) 634-6922, www.castlecraig.org, castlecraigplayers@hotmail.com

Central CT Civic Youth Orchestra
Classical Music Ensemble
Grades 6-12 (2 yrs experience on instrument required) Director/ Conductor: Veronica Germain Rehearsals: Thursdays 4:30-6:30 pm at Augusta Curtis Cultural Center Community service hours available for high school students.
meridenartstrust@yahoo.com
www.meridenartstrust.googlepages.com

CT Academy of Ballet & Performing Arts
Dance & Voice/Music Instruction
Classes in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical. Dance promotes creativity, self-confidence, and grace. Beginner to Pre-professional.
626-632 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450
miss.laura.s@snet.net

Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County
www.culturalalliancefc.org
Contact: Ryan Odinak, Executive Director
Phone: (203) 256-2329
E-mail: ryan@culturalalliancefc.org

Fairfield Arts Council
www.fairfieldartscouncil.org
Contact: Billie Jean Sullivan, Director
Phone: (203) 319-1419
E-mail: billie@fairfieldartscouncil.org

Friends of the Meriden Public Library
is a non-profit, volunteer organization that plays an integral role in much of the programming being offered at the Meriden Public Library. Bookstore and Gift Shoppe located at 25 West Main Street, Meriden, open Mondays through Thursdays 8 am-6 pm, Fridays 8am-8pm and Saturdays 9 am-3 pm. www.friendsofmpl.com

Greater Hartford Arts Council
www.letsgoarts.org
Contact: Kathleen Bolduc, Executive Director
Phone: (860) 525-8629 ext. 223
E-mail: kbolduc@letsgoarts.org

Greater Meriden Community Chorus
GMCC rehearses each Monday, September through May, at 7:00 pm at The Bradley Home 320 Colony Street in Meriden. GMCC is open to all who love to sing, there are no auditions. Our annual dues are $45.00. Anyone interested in joining may come to a rehearsal or call Nancy, 203-237-2493, for more information.

Greater New Britain Arts Alliance
www.newbritainarts.org
Contact: Stephen F. Hard, Executive Director
Phone: (860) 832-8299
E-mail: GNBAA@NewBritainArts.org

Hamden Arts Council
www.hamdenartscommission.org
Contact: Mimsie Coleman, Coordinator
Phone: (203) 287-2546
E-mail: mcoleman@hamden.com

Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance
www.hvculturalarts.org
Contact: Lisa Scails, Director
Phone: (203) 744-7510
E-mail: lscails@snet.net

Ivers & Associates, LLC
Advertising Agency
207 Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
cdivers@iversassocllc.com
www.iversassociates.com

Judyth Parks Academy of Dance & Music
exists to provide excellence in education to students of all ages in a safe nurturing environment, where customer service is as important as the customer. Located at 245 Center Street, Wallingford, CT.
203-269-0603, info@academyofdance1.com, www.academyofdance1.com

Lincoln Middle School Arts Department
164 Centennial Avenue, Meriden,
203-238-2381, www.meriden.k12.ct.us/lincoln

Maloney High School Fine Arts Department
121 Gravel Street, Meriden.
Contact: Jessica Sperry, Jessica.sperry@meriden.k12.ct.us, www.meriden.k12.ct.us/maloney
203-238-2334

Meriden Arts Trust
Meriden ArtsTrust, Inc. is a 501-(c)-(3) not-for-profit that administrates the three ensembles of the Central Connecticut Civic Youth Orchestra, the Black Friday Brass Band, Orchestra Summer Music Seminars, The Young Musicians Concert Series, Notes for Notes, and other programs of Classical music education. The Meriden Pops Orchestra for all ages of Classical musicians will begin rehearsals in the Fall of 2011. For more information please contact: Katrina S. Axelrod, Executive Director & Vice President for Strategic Planning, Meriden ArtsTrust, Inc., Central Connecticut Civic Youth Orchestra, Grant Writing and Support for Selected Agencies
50 Westerly Terrace
Meriden, CT 06451-2630
(203) 235-7445
meridenartstrust@yahoo.com

Meriden Poetry Society
located at the Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St., Meriden 06450. Founded in 1934, the objectives of the society are to promote and foster the love and appreciation of poetry and encourage creative writing among members of the Greater Meriden community. This not-for-profit meets at the Friends Room of the library on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:30 pm, Sept – June. For more info, contact Mario Cavallo at 203-237-8252 or MCavallo1@cox.net. The society also co-sponsors with the Wallingford and Meriden public libraries, Poetry 811.54, bi-weekly, Saturday morning poetry writing workshops.

Meriden Youth Theatre at the YMCA
MYT promotes musical theatre as a vehicle to involve and educate Connecticut youth ranging in ages from 5 to 19. MYT provides a creative and positive environment that encourages teamwork, communication and accomplishment. MYT casts all who audition or desire to become involved, drawing upon the diversity of ethnic, racial, religious, and social backgrounds of its participants. Over the past 15 years, MYT has played an important role in the lives of many young theatre artists, teaching participants not only how to sing, dance, act, and direct, but also how to be responsible, tolerant, and self-confident. For more information about our upcoming productions, email Carolyn at info@meridenyouththeater.com
or call the Meriden YMCA @ 235-6386.

Middletown Commission on the Arts
www.cityofmiddletown.com
Contact: Stephan Allison, Coordinator
Phone: (860) 343-6620 ext. 202
E-mail: stephan.allison@cityofmiddletown.com

Milford Fine Arts Council
www.milfordarts.org
Contact: William Meddick, Executive Director
Phone: (203) 878-6647
E-mail: wmeddick@milfordarts.org

New Haven Office of Cultural Affairs
www.cityofnewhaven.com/EconomicDevelopment/CulturalAffairs.asp
Contact: Barbara Lamb, Director
Phone: (203) 946-8378
E-mail: blamb@newhavenct.net

New Spin Creative
We're a full-service graphic and advertising design agency, specializing in print, mail and web based applications. Anything from small business projects to national campaigns.
info@newspincreative.com
www.newspincreative.com
(203) 208-6725

Northwest Connecticut Arts Council
www.artsnwct.org
Contact: Amy Wynn, Executive Director
Phone:(860) 618-0075 
E-mail: awynn@artsnwct.org

Norwalk Advisory Commission on Arts & Culture
www.norwalkarts.org
Contact: Jaqueline Lightfield, Chair
E-mail: jlightfield@pockettourguide.com

Norwich Arts Council
www.norwicharts.org
Contact: Peter Leibert, Chair
Phone: (860) 887-2789
E-mail: administration@norwicharts.org

Oxford Cultural Arts Commission
http://electronicvalley.org/OxfordCultural
Contact: Kathleen O’Neil, Administrator
Phone: (203) 888-2543 ext. 3067
E-mail: grantadmin@oxford-ct.gov

Park River Photography
9 Fairview St., New Britain, CT, 06051
We photograph everything from Weddings and Bar Mitzvahs to portraiture and family reunions. Your photographers, Carmine and Jeff, will make you feel at ease and bring out the best in everyone. Whether it is your wedding or another special event, Park River Photography is a name you can trust.
carmine@parkriverphotography.com
parkriverphotography.com
860-816-9150

Ridgefield Arts Council
www.ridgefieldartscouncil.org
Contact: Nancy Andrews, Chair
Phone: (203) 431-6134
E-mail: nbaldwin@ridgefieldartscouncil.org

Sanchez School of Sculpture
is located at 35 Center Street, Meriden.
More information, e-mail: martiolga@yahoo.com

Sandman Gallery and Frame Shoppe
39 West Main Street, Meriden, CT
Open Monday through Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-5pm. The Shoppe Café features live music on Friday nights, open for extended hours.
More information, 203-686-0000, thesandman@sandmangallery.com, www.sandmangallery.com

Shoreline Arts Alliance
www.shorelinearts.org
Contact: Janis Astor de Valle, Executive Director
Phone: (203) 453-3890
E-mail: janis@shorelinearts.org

Southington Library and Museum
Southington Arts and Crafts Association
Gallery Space for framed photography, and painting. Musical programs, author presentations and writing workshops
255 Main Street
Southington, CT  06489
Jeanne Chmielewski
chmielewskij@southington.org
www.southingtonlibrary.org

S.W.E.E.T. Potato Society
S.W.E.E.T. Potato Society, LLC is a women’s organization working and striving to help our community of women to succeed in all levels of achievements. We are professional women focused on education, strengthening occupational skills and enhancing the quality of life within the Community. Through fundraisers and grants we will provide various programs for children of various age groups and adults. “Representing All Aspects Of The Black Woman.”
e-mail: sweetpotatosociety@sbcglobal.net, www.sweetpotatosociety.org

Valley Arts Council
www.valleyartscouncil.org
Contact: Richard DiCarlo, President
Phone: (203) 516-0822
E-mail: info@valleyartscouncil.org

Wallingford Center, Inc.
is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is the beautification, preservation, promotion and economic revitalization of Wallingford’s center for the benefit of all the people of Wallingford. Located at 261 Center Street, Wallingford. Open weekdays 9 am-4:30 pm, www.wallingfordcenterinc.com
info@wallingfordcenterinc.com,
203-284-1807

Wallingford Chorus
The Wallingford Chorus is a nonprofit chorus whose purpose is to promote the enjoyment of choral music in central Connecticut. The chorus seeks members of all voice types. Group singing experience and some ability to read music are helpful, but not required. Bring your positive attitude, a spirit of camaraderie, and come join the fun. An informal placement interview with our director, Ms. Theresa Diaz McGee, will determine your voice type and section. With a repertoire that ranges from Mozart to show tunes, the chorus presents two concerts a year in early December and in early May. The chorus is open to all persons over the age of 16 and particularly invites area high school students to join as interns. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Lyman Hall High School on Pond Hill Road in Wallingford. Members pay dues of $40 per semester or $75 annually. Students pay a per semester a reduced fee. Please call Agnes Beckert at (203) 288-5712 for further information. www.wallingfordchorus.org

Waterbury Region Arts & Culture Collaborative
www.waterburyregionarts.com
Contact: Diane Ploch, Administrator
Phone: (203) 757-0701 ext. 316
E-mail: dploch@waterburyregionarts.com

Windham Area Arts Collaborative
www.windhamarts.org/mambo
Contact: Peter Polomski, Executive Director
Phone: (860) 450-1794
E-mail: director@windhamarts.org