Our Mission
The Arts & Culture Collaborative was created to strengthen and support the arts in the Waterbury region as a central component of furthering economic and cultural development and to enhance the quality of life for our residents.
Find out more about the ACC. Join us as a member. Help us to spread the word about the high quality of artistic life in our region by participating in the programs of the ACC. This collaboration works through open dialog, so contact us for more information or to receive our regular events publications.

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2023 Butterfly Special Offer! Impressionistic Pet Portrait Sketches Limited Time offer Your pet’s portrait will be created in an impressionistic “sketching-from-life style” from your photographs!!! Each...
The way we get better at drawing is to DRAW, and the way we find our singular, recognizable drawing style is to… DRAW! We are...
Atlanta native Joe Alterman expresses a certain upbeat naivete, with a broad smile and bright eyes that make you feel welcome. One would not guess...
Patricia Griffin, who was born and raised in Waterbury, is a natural-born evidential Medium . She reads with tremendous accuracy, integrity, humor, and love. She...
Atlanta native Joe Alterman expresses a certain upbeat naivete, with a broad smile and bright eyes that make you feel welcome. One would not guess...
Look for us on the Naugatuck Town Green and in the Gazebo located next to St. Michael's Episcopal Church.
Cartooning (Grades 4-6) ~ 7 weeks Saturdays, April 22-June 10, 9-10:30 am (No class May 27) Design your own cartoon characters while learning about basic...
This sampler class will allow students to experience different medias while completing a small work each week based on “one apple!” First, students will learn...
Drawing “Horses, of Course!” Art Workshop with ShawnaLee June 3, 2023 10:00 am – 11:00 am Location 370 Beach Road Fairfield, CT 06824 United States...
Cartooning Critters (Grades 3-4) ~ 7 weeks Saturdays, April 22-June 10, 10:45 am-12:15 pm (No class May 27) Learn to draw from animal toys and...
In this workshop, you will use fusible glass, frit and stringers to create your own unique miniature designs. Suitable for beginners, basic techniques for working...
Patricia Griffin, who was born and raised in Waterbury, is a natural-born evidential Medium . She reads with tremendous accuracy, integrity, humor, and love. She...
Mini Mondays (Grades 3-6) ~ 7 weeks Mondays, April 17-June 5, 6:15-7:45 pm (No class May 29) Join us as we craft on a small...
In this class, students will learn about oil and cold wax, from mixing and application to using unconventional tools to create different mark-making textures. Cold...
This popular monthly writer’s forum is for beginner and seasoned writers who write for children and young adults. If you are interested in sharing your...
You’re Invited! The Party at the Palace is back. Join us for an evening of music, dancing, and celebration at Bash 23 — The Year-End...
Cartooning (Grades 4-6) ~ 7 weeks Saturdays, April 22-June 10, 9-10:30 am (No class May 27) Design your own cartoon characters while learning about basic...
Our fused glass Plate & Bowl workshop is an wonderful opportunity for you to learn how to create your own fused glass piece under the...
Cartooning Critters (Grades 3-4) ~ 7 weeks Saturdays, April 22-June 10, 10:45 am-12:15 pm (No class May 27) Learn to draw from animal toys and...
In conjunction with the Mattatuck Museum, the Connecticut Accordion Association Orchestra, conducted by Peter Peluso, will perform a variety of pieces from musical theater and...
