The City of Danbury, Connecticut welcomes you to experience our culture and Art. Take a look around and feel free to stop by any time.
Just a few of the things to do in Danbury. Sync to the link for the Complete Calendar.
Always something happening in Danbury.
Next in the Danbury Concert Association series
Neave Trio: violin, cello, piano
Sunday, May 10, 2024, at 3 p.m.
Young masters of both the classic and the modern, the Neave players have earned critical praise (and a Grammy nomination) for their beautiful tone, precise synchronization, and remarkable balance.
Sponsored, in part, by the Danbury Cultural Commission
Presented in the Mainstage Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU
The Crucible runs April 19 – 28
by Arthur Miller
Director: Donna Baldwin Bradby
In the Puritan community of 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, a group of young girls are found dancing in the woods, and immediately fall ill. When no earthly cause can be determined, the citizens of Salem suspect that some more sinister force may be at hand. The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s remarkable 1953 play, remains as relevant as ever, and carries with it a stern warning: in every community torn by suspicion, the most dangerous threat may be the community itself.
Danbury Multi-media Arts Gallery
The 2022 gallery is Complete.
What is the Gallery?
The Danbury Multimedia Arts Gallery is meant to showcase the talents of those in the Greater Danbury Area. Our goal is to give a platform for artists of all skill levels an opportunity to provide exposure for local artists. This Gallery is made possible by the Danbury Cultural Commission.
The theme of this Gallery is Nostalgia.
To view the gallery Click Danbury Multimedia Arts Gallery 2022 from the menu above.
Danbury’s first Poet Laureate
Announcement soon!
The Danbury Cultural Commission, for more than 50 years, has conducted a poetry contest among the high school age students in the City. As a way to capitalize on the growth of poetry in our world the City has selected the first Poet Laureate for Danbury.
Look for the Announcement in April, National Poetry Month.
Full details can be found here - DanburyArts.com/Poet-Laureate.
Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center & Foundation
Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center 6 Lake Avenue Danbury, CT 06810
Part of the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center & Foundation collection
FRIENDS OF THE DANBURY LIBRARY
We're passionate about helping our library inform and enrich our community!
2023 - 2024 Concert Series at
Saint Peter Church
Next Event April 26
And take the other historic building tour
Last Concert this season May 19
Single tickets
Tickets to individual concerts at $25 per adult will go on sale within two weeks of each performance. To purchase, call the WCSU box office (203.837.8732) or go to wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com. (Availability may be limited.)
Admission is free for 18 and under
Courtesy of a grant from the Danbury Cultural Commission. Advance reservations are required via Eventbrite, wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.
And thanks to the Make Music Danbury Coordinator:
John Fazio Jr., Musician, at www.Johnfaziojr.com and CEO Entertainmycrowd.com Local, Trusted, Entertainer Booking
It doesn't just make sense to have live music at your establishment…
it makes dollars!
Stay safe everyone!
American Theater Wing
2023 Jonathan Larson Grants applications closed
The Jonathan Larson Grants are intended to honor and recognize emerging musical theatre artists.
The Andrew Lloyd Webber initiative 2024 closed
Training Scholarships
Who should apply? Public Middle and High School students who come from populations historically marginalized in our industry and demonstrate talent and ability in the theatre arts but lack the economic resources to receive high level training prior to college. The student’s area of focus can be from any aspect of theatre from performance, to design, to writing, to stage management.
University Scholarships
Applications for the University Scholarships are now closed.
Classroom Resources Grants
Applications for the Classroom Resources Grants are now closed.
The Gallery at Still River Editions is open 8:30 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday, and during posted hours for special events.
Trailer Box Project
outdoor sculpture show
Look for Jack & Jill by artist Jim Felice to be on display along with other sculptors this summer, on the new outdoor sculpture walk at Trailer Box Project in Bethel, Conn.
Gallery Open by Appointment
(203) 797 0230
Welcome to the 2023 Richter Arts Member Art Show
Richter Arts thanks all the artists for participating in the Member Art Show.
There were 42 entries!
Once again, thank you all so much. It put a big plus toward Richter Arts.
Betty Clark - Visual Arts Chairperson
Arline Corcoran - Visual Arts Co - Chairperson
The Palace Danbury
Your downtown destination for music, theatre, comedy, film and more.
Questions? Call The Box Office at (203) 794-9944 between 1-5 PM daily
Performance art
WCSU 2024 SENIOR PORTFOLIO EXHIBITION:
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, April 18, 6-8 p.m.
On View April 18 – May 5
From Connecticut Office of the Arts
Federal Funding Update
Beginning in April 2022, all organizations applying for funding from the Connecticut Office of the Arts will be required to have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov in alignment with requirements from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Individuals applying for Connecticut Office of the Arts funding do not need to create a SAM UEI.
The federal government is transitioning from the use of Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) generated by Dun and Bradstreet to a new Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) through the SAM.gov system as the primary identifier. This transition is a federal, government-wide initiative and the new SAM UEI is required of state, regional, and local agencies, along with nonprofit organizations who receive federal funding. The new SAM UEI is also required of subgrantees of state, regional, and local agencies.
Reopening Guidelines for performing arts venues have been updated.
Effective Wednesday, August 7, performing arts venues may operate at 100% capacity with spacing and can sell concessions/food. Local Mask requirements apply. Please note that this is dependent on continued stability of COVID-19 metrics.
For more information on Connecticut's Reopening Guidelines, visit www.ct.gov.
Looking for some guidance on how to proceed in these novel times?
Click on the link to the State Connecticut’s Arts & Culture Industry Guidelines for Operating During COVID-19
If you have a COA grant to support a program or event taking place during this time of increased concern, be aware that we will allow you to postpone and reschedule and will, if necessary, extend the grant funding period.
Be sure to contact the manager of the grant program via email to alert them to the change.
Regional Initiative Grants, Supporting Arts in Place and CT Arts Endowment: Rhonda Olisky
Arts Project Grants, Artist Fellowship and ARTE-accesible: Tamara Dimitri
Arts Learning Grants: Bonnie Koba
Directed Local Funds: Lu Rivera
Arts Workforce Initiative: Brianna Walston Regine
Business Owners & Event Operators
Consider requiring customer or attendees to wear a mask in the following settings:
When they are inside an establishment or at a large indoor event or private gathering IF THE SPACE IS NOT DESIGNED FOR CONTINUOUS SOCIAL DISTANCING .
If not specifically required, consider posting signage indicating that unvaccinated customers are required to wear a mask and any customer is invited to wear a mask if they are more comfortable doing so.
When they are inside an establishment or at a large indoor event or private gathering where there is likely to be A MIX OF VACCINATED AND UNVACCINATED PEOPLE (including children younger than 12 years).
At large outdoor events open to the public and/or where LARGE CROWDS ARE EXPECTED and unvaccinated people (including children younger than 12 years) are likely to be in attendance.
Consider requiring employees to wear a mask:
If they are UNVACCINATED OR THEIR VACCINATION STATUS IS UNKNOWN, and they cannot maintain continuous separation from customers or coworkers.
Happy 2023 from the Make Music Day Family!
Make Music Day organizers from four continents have created a 1-minute song with our wishes for the new year, led by Eren Tokgoz of Make Music Turkey with contributors from Pakistan, Isle of Man, the United States, and Peru.
The Connecticut Ballet has been working and performing in Danbury for a good number of years. While their school program and outdoor performances at the Ives Concert park were curtailed this past year, here is a sample of their work.
St. James’ Danbury the oldest carillon in Connecticut and the first carillon made in America