Dear CAFC Community,
With deep sadness, we share the passing of David Green, former Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County. David was a passionate advocate for the arts and a steadfast champion for our creative community. His leadership and vision strengthened the cultural landscape of our region. David’s leadership as an arts and culture advocate and arts administrator reached artists, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and cultural institutions.
David joined the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) in 2013 as Director of Programs, creating and sustaining programs for over 600 member cultural organizations, artists, and businesses, including providing networking, marketing, advocacy, and professional development opportunities. From 2017 to 2023, he organized and hosted over 80 live radio interview shows on WPKN, providing voice and exposure to artists and cultural organization leaders across the county.
Soon after David was appointed Executive Director of CAFC in January 2020, the world shut down with the onset of COVID-19, and David pivoted organizational activities to galvanize and strengthen the regional cultural community as everyone struggled with looming financial crises, emergency funding options, the immediate need for virtual programming, understanding re-opening restrictions, and more. In September 2023, David retired but continued to nurture local and state-wide arts programming and advocacy.
David’s impact extended far beyond his tenure—his dedication, kindness, and unwavering belief in the power of the arts continue to inspire all who had the privilege of working alongside him. As an organization and creative community, we will not forget David’s contributions to CAFC and the broader Fairfield County arts scene.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to David Green’s family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. His obituary can be found here.
With gratitude for his life and work,
Erika K. Wesley
Executive Director
Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County
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