CreateHereNowCT is a pilot program of the State of Connecticut DECD/COA that will build a network of distinctive, artist-repurposed vacant spaces statewide in twenty participating towns and cities, for the creation and growth of businesses and sustainable placemaking initiatives by fostering cooperative partnerships among municipalities, artists, entrepreneurs and property owners.
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See below for recent updates, press, and events from this project
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Mar 15, 2017
Th e arts are often seen as a pastime of elites. Indeed, in cities like Hartford, Connecticut, people with college degrees, or those who make... Read More
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Sep 16, 2014
By Rod Frantz Update To date, over thirty storefronts, six buildings, and two arcades have been activated in Bridgeport, Torrington, New London, and Sandy Hook¬¬—and... Read More
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Jun 13, 2014
By Rod Frantz The CreateHereNow (CHN) project has been an inspiring one to watch unfold. To see how our team efforts spark a dialogue, nurture... Read More
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Apr 03, 2014
Hello, ArtPlacemakers, You’ll understand why any March blog posting simply has to begin with hats off and a hearty round of applause (applause here) for... Read More
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Mar 10, 2014
CreateHereNow/New London is fully underway with a new partnership between New London Main Street and CHN. New London marks the third city in Connecticut to... Read More
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Jan 29, 2014
Updates CreateHereNow continues to build on the momentum begun by our earliest projects, while still regularly shepherding those initiatives to sustainability as we plan for... Read More
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Jan 08, 2014
Waterbury City Hall Updates Like many of our communities, Waterbury, CT is attempting to change the perception of itself, as well as the perceptions of... Read More
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Dec 12, 2013
McLevy Hall the night of the launch event Updates The past month has illustrated many fruitful results of our previous efforts on our original concept/inception... Read More
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Nov 14, 2013
CHN Artist Boots-n-Doll with some of her many fans at Envisionfest Updates CreateHereNow (CHN) is underway with the revival of historic McLevy Hall in Bridgeport,... Read More
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Aug 01, 2013
From painting to pies, everyone lends a hand in CreateHereNow Torrington! Local artist Suzi Galloway baked homemade pies for the launch event of Morrison's Hardware... Read More
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Jul 16, 2013
Update The past month has seen the creation and successful launch of seven new artist/innovator driven storefront projects in the historic Arcade on Main Street... Read More