Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County - Spotlight on Arts & Culture

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The Cultural Alliance’s monthly SPOTLIGHT ON ARTS & CULTURE live on-air interview program is broadcast monthly each month on community radio station WPKN 89.5FM, based in Bridgeport. Broadcasts are also available as podcasts on all platforms.

Episodes

  1. Aug 21

    Spotlight on... The Quick Center's Arts For All Program

    The arts have the power to shape lives long before someone steps onto a stage or into a gallery. In this episode of Spotlight on Arts & Culture, Douglas Laustsen speaks with Katie Lang, Manager of Engagement Initiatives at Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, about the Quick’s Arts for All initiative and its commitment to expanding access to arts education throughout Fairfield County. Serving more than 3,000 students each year, Arts for All connects young people with professional artists through workshops, live performances, mentorships, transportation assistance, scholarships, and long-term partnerships with schools and community organizations. The program demonstrates how sustained investment in arts experiences helps foster creativity, confidence, academic success, and lifelong engagement with culture.

    Spotlight on... The Quick Center's Arts For All Program

  2. Aug 9

    Spotlight on the Aldrich's "i am what is around me"

    In this episode Douglas Laustsen visits with The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum to explore I Am What Is Around Me, the museum’s inaugural Decennial exhibition. The exhibition brings together 40 artists living and working across Connecticut, celebrating the depth, diversity, and vitality of the state’s contemporary art scene. Douglas is joined by Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart and artists Remy Sosa, Arghavan Khosravi, and Gary Burnley for a conversation about creative practice, place, and the importance of investing in artists working close to home. Together, they discuss how this landmark exhibition strengthens connections across Connecticut’s creative communities and affirms Fairfield County’s place within the state’s evolving cultural landscape.

    Spotlight on the Aldrich's "i am what is around me"

  3. 04/16/2025

    Community, Creativity, and Cultural Equity in Bridgeport with Brandon Clark (Executive Director of Park City Presents) and John Torres (Founder & Board Chair, General Manager)

    We’re turning up the volume on community, creativity, and cultural equity in Bridgeport! This episode of Spotlight on Arts & Culture, we sit down with Brandon Clark, Executive Director of Park City Presents, and John Torres, Founder & Board Chair of Park City Presents and General Manager of Park City Music Hall. From live music to visionary programming, hear how they’re using the arts to build bridges, amplify underrepresented voices, and transform Fairfield County—one beat at a time.

    Community, Creativity, and Cultural Equity in Bridgeport with Brandon Clark (Executive Director of Park City Presents) and John Torres (Founder & Board Chair, General Manager)

  4. 03/10/2025

    Women in the Arts with Nikkya Hargrove

    It’s Women’s History Month and Erika Wesley, Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, is thrilled to have @nikkyahargrove join us for this episode of “Spotlight on Arts and Culture”. Nikkya Hargrove is a LAMBDA Literary Nonfiction Fellow, the author of Mama: A Queer Black Woman’s Story of a Family Lost and Found, and the owner of an independent bookstore in Stratford, CT called Obodo Serendipity Books. Join us for us an exciting and inspiring conversation about women in the arts!

    Women in the Arts with Nikkya Hargrove

  5. 03/10/2025

    The Power of Curation and the Role of Black Curators in Shaping Cultural Narratives

    In this special episode of Spotlight on Arts and Culture Erika Wesley, Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, speaks with Lewis Derogene, Head of Exhibitions at MoCA CT! We’re diving into the power of curation, the role of Black curators in shaping cultural narratives, and how exhibitions can tell stories that inspire, challenge, and celebrate.

    The Power of Curation and the Role of Black Curators in Shaping Cultural Narratives

  6. 01/22/2025

    The Tip of the Iceberg: Shelton's Creative Economy

    Erika Wesley, Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, speaks with Shelton creatives Melissa Alves-Garrity, an employee of 415 Howe Avenue and a Speakeasy Owner, and Dominick Cerritelli, Owner of 415 Howe Street. The location 415 Howe Street is "a destination for commerce and community" in Downtown Shelton.

    The Tip of the Iceberg: Shelton's Creative Economy
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The Cultural Alliance’s monthly SPOTLIGHT ON ARTS & CULTURE live on-air interview program is broadcast monthly each month on community radio station WPKN 89.5FM, based in Bridgeport. Broadcasts are also available as podcasts on all platforms.

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  • Creator
    WPKN, CAFC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 WPKN, CAFC