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Flyer for the Brookfield Creates: Sidewalk Chalk Event. It is a multicolored pigment explosion on a black background with white writing to give details of the event.

Brookfield Creates: Sidewalk Chalk Take Two 2023

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Brookfield Creates: Sidewalk Chalk was supposed to be just a one day affair but we love this town so much that we are committed to use our raindate this Friday to bring you another opportunity to come create with us! Join us and our fabulous commission members at the Brookfield Town Municipal Center on Friday, July 28th between 4 and 6pm. We supply the chalk and you bring your imagination! Even if you were one of the brave attendees from last week, please come again! While you are here, enjoy some of the photos from last Friday.

 

Flyer for the Brookfield Creates: Sidewalk Chalk Event. It is a multicolored pigment explosion on a black background with white writing to give details of the event.

Brookfield Creates Sidewalk Chalk 2023

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Flyer for the Brookfield Creates: Sidewalk Chalk Event. It is a multicolored pigment explosion on a black background with white writing to give details of the event. Join the members of the Brookfield Arts Commission at the Brookfield Town Hall for a free event on July 21st at 4pm. Event is open to any Brookfield resident, young or just young at heart. We supply the chalk and the sidewalk, you bring your creative energy and imagination.

The event will begin at 4pm in front of Town Hall and continue until 6pm. We hope to see you there! We’ve met some very talented chalk artists since this event started. Remember it gets hot out there, so don’t forget your sunscreen and water. We take place at the same time as the Farmer’s Market and right before the Bock & Blu, Concert in the Parks. You can make this a fun evening in the park.

Brookfield Creates Sidewalk Chalk is just one of the community outreach events hosted by the Brookfield Arts Commission. The Commission strives to bring more art experiences to the community of Brookfield. Registration is encouraged by emailing BrookfieldArtsCommissionCT@gmail.com. Rain date will be July 28th.

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Arts Scholarship Available!

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Brookfield Arts Commission is excited to announce the opening of this year’s Art Scholarship Application for Brookfield Connecticut Residents. The scholarship is open to any Brookfield Connecticut resident that is pursuing a career in an arts related field. Are you intending to study the arts in order to pursue a career in the fine or performing arts? If you are, then you should apply for this scholarship. Past awardees have included future filmmakers, designers, dancers, musicians, fine artists and creative writers!

Applications are reviewed by members of the Brookfield Arts Commission and selected professional artists in the community. Your application should include a 250 word essay describing your artistic goals, a two page maximum resume or vitae that highlights your artistic studies, participation or experiences, and two letters of recommendation, one of which should be someone familiar with your art. We encourage applicants to submit their portfolios along with their application, this can be in the form of a digital presentation or video, depending on your specific art.

The scholarship is not based on academics or financial need. It requires you to have demonstrated a commitment to art through your studies, practice, and community art involvement, and that you live in Brookfield, are graduating high school and plan to attend higher education to pursue a career in the arts.

The BAC 2024 Scholarship Application can be downloaded from our website or may be available at your high school guidance department. The scholarship is open to any resident of Brookfield who is graduating high school in any setting this year.

Applications are due by May 6, 2024. Applications can be dropped off at Town Hall in the First Selectman’s Office, emailed to brookfieldartcommissionct@gmail.com.

Click here to download the 2024 application.

 

If you have questions or need a copy of the Art Scholarship Application for Brookfield Connecticut Residents, please contact us by email at brookfieldartscommissionct@gmail.com. Funding for the High School Arts Scholarship was raised by members of the Brookfield Arts Commission during our 16th Annual Film Festival.