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Updated 10/19/2024

Cultural Coalition

  • Connecticut

    CT

Institution/Business Type: Arts Council / Agency

The Cultural Coalition works to improve the economy, vitality and quality of life in Eastern Connecticut by supporting the arts, cultural and creative community.

From sole proprietors, artists and historical societies, to museums, galleries, cultural attractions and arts centers, the Cultural Coalition includes a diverse cross section of 580+ nonprofit and for profit individuals, businesses, groups and organizations. 

The Cultural Coalition is a free membership organization. All that is required is a willingness to participate using our Core Values: Connect, Collaborate, Communicate.

In partnership with the CT Office of the Arts (COA), Department of Economic and Community Development, the Cultural Coalition is a Designated Regional Service Organization (DRSO) "field office" supporting a 42 town region in Eastern Connecticut. This statewide network of service providers supports citizens and the creative economy by providing a regional arts and cultural infrastructure, and extending COA’s goals, programs and services.

Find out more and join us!

Find Me

Wendy Vincent
Job Title: Executive Director
Phone: (860) 448-5135
Address:
66 Franklin Street
Norwich, CT 06360

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Arts Council / Agency

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

2013

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Arts Council / Agency

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

2013

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Multi-Disciplinary

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Consulting - Organizational Capacity
  • Professional Development / Training

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Artists
  • Businesses
  • General Public
  • Native American Tribes
  • Nonprofits
  • Rural Populations

Languages Available:

  • English

Geographic Reach:

  • Multi-County Region

Media Gallery

variety of Partner logos
Make Music Day performers at Whale Tail stage, New London
Parklet ready for Make Music Day performers, Norwich
Funding Booster Program flyer for grants info session
Reliance Health mural community paint session-Norwich ARPA Grant recipient
Community input session flyer for Stonington Cultural District
Culture Connects creative community social at Foundry66, Norwich
Culture Connects creative community social at Loos Center in Woodstock
Arts & Culture economic impact data presented at EastConn Conference Center

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Americans for the Arts
  • Connecticut Arts Alliance

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Americans for the Arts
  • Connecticut Arts Alliance

Special Designations

Special Designations:

  • Creative Communities Exchange (CCX) Presenter

Designated Arts Community:

  • Connecticut Service Region Member - Cultural Coalition – Northeastern CT Service Region
  • Connecticut Service Region Member - Cultural Coalition – Southeastern CT Service Region