Opportunities

Bantam Cinema & Arts Center (BCAC) is the oldest continuously-operating movie house in CT and became a non-profit 501 ©(3) in September 2021. BCAC seeks to preserve and operate the cinema and enhance the cultural vitality of the Litchfield Hills through offering a diverse programing.

The Executive Director is responsible for delivering BCAC’s mission and for successfully achieving its strategic objectives in conjunction with the Board of Directors. Key responsibilities include leading and directing fundraising efforts, overseeing the management of internal operations and resources, implementing and evaluating a diverse and engaging cinematic programing and representing BCAC to its constituents.

Responsibilities: 

• Strategic Planning
• Fund Development/Grant Oversight
• Fiscal Management
• Advocacy
• Staff Leadership & Management
• Program Development & Management
• Community Relations
• Ensures staff is familiar with and adheres to crisis management protocols, TIPS Training, and any state mandated trainings.
• Demonstrates a passion for film.

$75,000 - $85,000/year - Paid time off included.

Candidates may email a cover letter, resume, and references to hiring@bantamcinema.org

The Litchfield Historical Society (LHS) seeks a Visitors Services Coordinator.

The Visitor Services Coordinator will be responsible for playing an active role in creating a range of successful touch points between the public in LHS.

This public facing position promotes an efficient, friendly atmosphere and successfully works with staff, volunteers, and the general public. 

Duties include Volunteer Program coordination, Museum Shop oversight, support for the promotion and tracking of LHS’s programs and initiatives, donor database maintenance, and administrative support.

Position is part-time and year-round.

To apply: Email Cover and Resume to jjenkins@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org

Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio proudly present the Emerging Young Artists Show. This inspiring exhibition celebrates the creativity, imagination, and talent of young artists ages 12–24 as they showcase their work in a professional gallery setting.

This exhibition is dedicated to artists who are in the early stages of their artistic journey. Artists are invited to submit up to four (4) digital images of their original artwork for consideration. All artwork must be personally created by the artist.

This show is juried by Liz Rosiello. Awards for Best in Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Honorable Mention will be presented during the opening reception.

Submission Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026 at Midnight

Show Dates: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 thru Sunday, August 30, 2026

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 4 - 6 pm

The CT Witch Crawl is a 6 week event in the state of CT that highlights  New Age, Witchy, Pagan, Metaphysical businesses and creators. Participants "crawl" through the list of participating shops to collect code words to be entered to win prizes at the end of the experience.

2025 was their inaugural event that saw over 40 shops participate, with more than 2800 passport downloads, and over 7400 codes. The event was picked up by several news stations, including an evening TV slot by Fox News. 

Application Deadline: Saturday, August 1

CT Witch Crawl: Sunday, September 20 thru Sunday. November 1

The City of Torrington is thrilled to launch Franklin After Five, a revamped Thursday night pop-up market running from August 6th through October 1st on Franklin Plaza. Designed to celebrate Torrington's downtown culture and provide a vibrant space for the community to connect, this weekly series will feature local vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment.

Whether you are a local artisan looking to showcase your craft, a food truck ready to serve up community favorites, this is your opportunity to engage directly with residents and visitors alike.

Vendor Fees are as follows: 

Table Vendor - $25

Food Truck - $50

Non-Profit - FREE

For questions, email EconomicDevelopment@torringtonct.org.

Franklin After Five: Thursdays, August 6 thru October 1st, 5 to 9 pm

SNEAP helps communities preserve their cultural knowledge by supporting teaching relationships between a mentor and apprentice. The program provides funding to cross-state apprenticeship teams from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Connecticut. The teaching and learning of traditional arts, trades, practices, and crafts helps sustain culture that is important to a community.

 For 28 years, 195 apprenticeships have taken place with more than 500 folk artists participating. 

Application Deadline: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Your Path to Thriving

The National Resource Hub of professional development content is a project of Artist Thrive, a growing initiative offering activities, practices, language, visions and values of what it means to succeed and thrive as an artist – and what it means to have a thriving arts sector and, eventually, thriving communities. 

It is a set of interconnected and holistic resources that can guide us in improving our performance and, ultimately, the conditions in which artists can thrive. 

Resource categories include:

• Artistic Life
• Communicating & Connecting
• Development & Finance
• Marketing
• Legal
• Planning & Capacity

NYFA 1-on-1 Consultations for Immigrant Artists offers individualized career-centered conversations for creatives of all disciplines. 

During these FREE 40-minute online consultation sessions with arts industry experts, you can seek advice on specific topics or general resources and opportunities to help you navigate building your arts career in the U.S. 

Consultation session topics can include:

• Arts career planning, such as creating and locating opportunities
• Feedback on application materials, making connections, and building community
• Advice on working with curators, presenters, producers, and/or publishers
• Marketing strategies

The consultation is FREE thanks to the generosity of the Tremaine Foundation. The consultation can be done in English, Mandarin, and Spanish. To book for FREE, use the discount code IAP2024 at checkout. 

Assets for Artists offers an ever-evolving selection of workshops to address the most urgent needs, challenges, and opportunities facing artists in our region. Learn from our amazing artist-trainers and build connections with artist peers - you’re not alone!