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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Upcoming Events
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...
Brass City Ballet’s year end celebration featuring The Fantastic Toy Shop, a romp through an American toy shop, circa 1950’s, with Roberta Robot, Slinky, 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...
Our fused glass coaster workshop is an wonderful opportunity for you to learn how to create your own fused glass coasters under the guidance of...
Brass City Ballet’s year end celebration featuring The Fantastic Toy Shop, a romp through an American toy shop, circa 1950’s, with Roberta Robot, Slinky, and...
In this meditation on motherhood, feminism and fame, two-time Emmy Award winner Dorothy Lyman searches for her orphaned mother’s heritage and finds herself in the...
This open studio workshop is for all levels of acrylic and oil painters with award-winning artist, Anda Styler. The class is designed for students to...
The Afro Caribbean Cultural Center’s – Pa’lante Theater Company presents the Inaugural Afro Latino Film Festival (June 16th – 18th, 2023) Over 30 Independent Short...
Welcome to our Fused Glass Cactus Garden workshop for adults! In this fun and creative class, you will learn how to design and create your...
Pops #2: Lady Sings the Blues – A Tribute to Billie Holiday Saturday, June 17, WAMS Courtyard, 4:00 PM
The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston’s 2023 series of Free Summer Concerts kicks off on Monday, June 19th, with a concert by the perennial favorites,...
Painting a still life in pastel can be a daunting task. In this class, you will learn how to light and design a still life...
For the next monthly book club session, facilitator Valerie Taylor will lead AE’s Book Club in reading The Story of Lucy Gault by William Trevor....
This open studio workshop is for all levels of acrylic and oil painters with award-winning artist, Anda Styler. The class is designed for students to...
Adapted and directed by Scott Kealey The Three Little Pigs are coming to Waterbury and everyone is as excited as can be!!! Except…there’s this one...
Our fused glass Funky Mirror workshop is an wonderful opportunity for you to learn how to create your own fused glass piece under the guidance...
Our fused glass windchime workshop is an wonderful opportunity for you to learn how to create your own fused glass windchime under the guidance of...
Great music for a great cause! Are You Dense MusicFest 2023 features performances by The Flying Ivories Dueling Piano Show, The Royal Kings featuring Cookie...
