Creativity Connects Ridgefield
What fuels a vibrant, connected, and creative community? What makes people feel good about living in Ridgefield?
When locals share the creativity that they uncover in the nooks and crannies of their community it brings about connectivity and makes us all feel good. Believe it or not, you discover creativity every day as you walk, shop, work, and play in Ridgefield.
Creativity connects us.
Tell us about an organization in town that makes you feel good
The Ridgefield Centennial Portrait Project whereby 22 regional artists, many from the Art Collective of Westport, came together to create portraits of the working women of Town Hall. The 12x10 portraits were joined together to form an installation that now resides at Ridgefield Town Hall to the delight of all who enter the building and of course, the women who work in the building, generally behind the scenes. They are now celebrated for their contributions to the Town s well being. I founde
Dave Wurtzel / Connecticut Public
From living rooms and Zoom rooms, Connecticut watched as Joe Biden was sworn in Wednesday as America’s 46th president.
Inauguration watch parties are a time-honored tradition, but in deference to the pandemic, they looked a bit different this year.
At the Connecticut Democrats’ virtual watch party, Suzanne Benton of Ridgefield was one of 60 people who logged on to enjoy sharing the events in Washington, D.C.
“After all we’ve been through it’s I’m weeping now it’s just been beautiful,” she said, overcome with emotion. “Beautiful to hear him, beautiful hope, it was a beautiful speech, and of course I’m hopeful.”