Creative Business Benefits

Promote, Connect, Advance

Small and medium sized business can partner with the arts for growth. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County understands that a thriving arts and culture scene is not only essential for enriching our lives but also a powerful engine for economic growth. As a local business partner your business gains access to unique opportunities to connect with the community, enhance your brand, and contribute to the vibrancy of Fairfield County.

Business Marketing & Exposure

  • Arts Advocate Designation: Showcase your commitment to the arts and culture in Fairfield County by earning recognition that distinguishes you as a champion of the arts within the community. 
  • Eligibility for social media promotion
  • Eligibility to send dedicated email promotions to our network
  • Business Profile on CAFC website

Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • Businesses of any size can sponsor CAFC and/or our radio show, programs and events. Discover corporate sponsorship opportunities here.

Marketing & Promotion

  • FCBuzz: Promote your events on FCBuzz and reach thousands of residents in Fairfield County & beyond.
  • Member Profile & Logo on CAFC Website: Create your dedicated member profile for increased visibility.
  • Member Posts: Share your latest news on the CAFC website and view updates from fellow members.
  • Email Promotion: Get promoted across 4 different email distributions lists.
  • Social Media Promotion: Get featured in our targeted social media campaigns.
  • Radio: Enjoy eligibility to be a part of upcoming radio shows.

Members-Only Meetings, Newsletters & Networking

Stay informed about the latest trends and opportunities in the arts and culture sector through our members-only meetings, newsletters and networking events. Build mission-driven relationships that lead to partnerships, collaborations, and new business opportunities. 

Networking

  • Participate in Community Celebrations: Attent CAFC events
  • Cross-Sector Opportunities: Network with industry leaders & innovators in this county.
  • ACE: Ace Annual Arts & Culture Empowerment Awards Ceremony. View our 2025 program.

AEP6: Arts & Economic Prosperity

As the leading arts and culture service organization for coastal Fairfield County, we drive data collection and distribution of the Arts & Economic Prosperity (AEP) studies for our region. The latest AEP6 study, conducted by Americans for the Arts, uses a rigorous methodology to demonstrate that arts and culture are a critical economic driver for vibrant communities and essential for our region’s prosperity and quality of life.

Building on a 30-year legacy, this study goes beyond financial metrics to reveal the broader benefits of a thriving arts and culture ecosystem, including:

Social Impact: Fostering community cohesion and engagement.

Mental Health & Well-being: Providing opportunities for creative expression and personal enrichment. 

Equity & Inclusion: Ensuring that arts and culture are accessible to all, reflecting the diverse fabric of our communities.

Free Business Building Through the Arts Workshops

Participate in free workshops designed to help your business leverage the power of the arts. These workshops will explore topics such as creative problem-solving, design thinking, and arts-integrated marketing strategies, providing you with practical tools to enhance business growth and foster innovation among your employees.

Volunteer & Leadership Opportunities

Become an active participant in shaping the future of arts and culture in Fairfield County! As a partner, you’ll have access to a variety of volunteer opportunities, from assisting at events to serving as an Arts Ambassador. Unleash your creativity and explore ways to harness the power of the arts in all areas of life. From advocacy training to leveraging the arts for youth, business, social progress, and innovation you’ll meet and learn from fellow community residents in a fun and engaging environment. Complete our volunteer form to get started.

AEP6: Arts & Economic Prosperity

Turn ideas into action. Join us as we: support research, convene local leaders to explore art at the intersection of all disciplines, share impact stories, and facilitate cross-sector collaboration. All of these activities are a catalyst for innovation throughout our economy.

CAFC is proud to support AEP6 (the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6), an economic and social impact study conducted by Americans for the Arts. AEP6 uses a rigorous methodology to demonstrate that arts and culture are a critical economic driver for vibrant communities and essential for our region’s prosperity and quality of life.

Building on a 30-year legacy, this study goes beyond financial metrics to reveal the broader benefits of a thriving arts and culture ecosystem, including:

Social Impact: Fostering community cohesion and engagement.

Mental Health & Well-being: Providing opportunities for creative expression and personal enrichment.

Equitable Access: Ensuring that arts and culture are accessible to all, reflecting the diverse fabric of our communities.

Free Business Building Through the Arts Workshops

Participate in free workshops designed to help your business leverage the power of the arts. These workshops will explore topics such as creative problem-solving, design thinking, and arts-integrated marketing strategies, providing you with practical tools to enhance business growth and foster innovation among your employees.

Arts Advocate Designation

Showcase your commitment to the arts and culture in Fairfield County by earning the “Arts Advocate” designation. This recognition distinguishes you as a champion of the arts within the community. Use the “Arts Advocate” badge at your store front and in your marketing materials.

Business Marketing & Exposure

  • Free email promotion
  • Free Social Media Promotion
  • Social Media Promo Spotlight
  • Discounted Dedicated Email Promotions Options
  • Business Profile on CAFC site
  • Business Logo on CAFC site
  • Access to post in opportunities section of CAFC site
  • Inclusion in Arts and Culture Map (coming soon)

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Elevate your brand visibility and reach a broad local audience by sponsoring CAFC events and radio programs. We offer a variety of sponsorship packages to suit different budgets and marketing goals. Align your business interests with the vibrant arts scene and demonstrate your commitment to a thriving dynamic community.
  • If you are a large business, your corporate sponsorship helps transform our communities through the power of the arts. By contributing to a vibrant arts and culture sector we create great places to live and work. Discover corporate opportunities here.

Corporate Sponsorship

Corporate sponsors help transform our communities through the power of the arts. By contributing to a vibrant arts and culture sector we create great places to live and work. Discover corporate opportunities here.

THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS

Connect

Connect with your local leaders, main streets and neighborhoods and discover cross-sector opportunities..

Advance

Advance your understanding of art as a catalyst for growth and transformation.

Create

Through cross-sector learning & action we create thriving communities & economic growth

Promote

Promote

Amplify your work and brand with ease. Our organization provides multi-media promotional opportunities to give you the exposure you deserve.

Connect

Connect

Connect with a diverse community of peers and cross sector innovators. Our live and virtual events are designed to spark new ideas and build lasting relationships.

Advance

Advance

Envision a bigger purpose for your work. Learn how to apply your creativity to cross-sector initiatives, driving social and economic progress that benefits your entire community.

Connection

We keep you connected and engaged with fellow arts and cultural professionals.

Promotion

We provide you far-reaching marketing support, exposure across our media platforms, and event promotion through FCBuzz.

Advocacy

We strengthen and amplify your voice and the voices of Fairfield County’s cultural community.

Information

We offer you a collaborative environment for creative learning, sharing, and growing.

Help your business thrive. Join the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County today and become a part of a dynamic network that connects art, culture, community, and commerce. Membership options include individual, nonprofit, local business, municipality, and corporate levels. 

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Join as a Creative Business or Corporate Partner

Business owners can choose a resident, creative business or corporate partner membership. Access to marketing & sponsorship opportunities is only available with the creative business and corporate membership levels.

Display the Arts Advocate Badge in Your Storefront

This recognition distinguishes you as a champion of the arts on our website with a link to your business website. Use the "Arts Advocate" badge at your store front and in your marketing materials.

Grow Your Business

Learn how to leverage the arts for business health & growth. Attend events and build partnerships that add value to your products and services, and enhance the customer experience.

Stay Updated

Our member meetings, newsletters, and events help you stay connected with new leaders and influencers across the county. We also provide the data & research to advance your understanding of the impact of the arts on your business and customers.

News & Upcoming Events

Corporate Sponsors Visibly Transform our Main Streets and Neighborhoods.

We believe that a community with a vibrant arts and culture sector is a great place to live, work, learn, and visit, and our sponsors and business partners agree.

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