Mission Statement:
The Naugatuck Arts Commission has been
established to foster, promote, encourage and celebrate the excellence, enjoyment and
vitality of the arts in the Town of Naugatuck, Connecticut. The Commission will sponsor and
coordinate exciting, innovative, entertaining and educational programs representative of
the fine, applied and performing arts. The Commission will promote a favorable
climate to attract artists of all ages, cultures and areas of interest to the borough.
Through its endeavors, the Naugatuck Arts Commission will help to broaden
understanding of and the appreciation for artistic diversity, cultural awareness and
community spirit.
What the Commission Does:
The Naugatuck Arts Commission is funded by taxpayer dollars. Each year the joint boards of Finance and Mayor and Burgesses set aside a fixed amount of funds to support the arts in Naugatuck. Here are some examples of how the commission uses these funds :
Support new arts initiatives.
Organize and sponsor summer concerts on the town green.
Work to help secure rehearsal locations for established arts groups.
Incorporate arts programs into local and state economic initiatives.
Provide support for youth events involving the arts.
Recruit arts organizations to come to Naugatuck.
Support established local arts groups.
Serve as conduit and portal of information for local, state, and national arts groups.
Provide a sounding board for future arts initiatives in the Borough of Naugatuck.
Examples of groups we are associated with :
Connecticut Commission on the Arts
Connecticut Tourism Board
Naugatuck Community Choir
Naugatuck Community Band
Naugatuck Teen Theater
The Harvest Moon Festival
The Whittemore Library
Naugatuck Board of Education
Naugatuck Economic Development Commission
Davis Auditorium Renovation Committee (DARC)
Valley Arts Council
Who Serves on the N.A.C.?
The Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of
Naugatuck select the Commission of 11 volunteers that are approved by them to serve two-year
terms. Every member has a love and respect for the arts and each member gives up a great
deal of time to help keep the arts alive here in town.
Commissioners
Lisa D'Andrea Aldona LaPorta
Melissa Teator Margie Paul-Gaston
Charles Marenghi Frank Alcorace
Marianna Hanley Craig Malone
David Santamauro
