REOPENING CT ARTS VENUES: SCIENCE-BASED SAFETY
Preparedness, Consumer Confidence, Clarity for Constituents
has become the guiding light for reopening arts venues in our state. The arts community wants to reopen, but, more importantly, artists want you and your family to be safe while attending art openings, exhibitions and performances. Early in the lockdown, Shoreline Arts Alliance recognized the statewide need for science-based knowledge and information for arts venues, organizations, artists and those creating regulatory protocols within the state of Connecticut.
Shoreline Arts Alliance called upon the Yale School of Public Health and partnered with them to explore and deliver science-based information to inspire both artist and consumer confidence, and ensure economic success and long-term viability. Eric Dillner, Executive Director of Shoreline Arts Alliance, is the Founder and Chair of the Reopen CT’s Arts Venues Task Force which has created a series of webinars and presentations, “REOPENING CT ARTS VENUES: SCIENCE-BASED SAFETY, Preparedness, Consumer Confidence, Clarity for Constituents” that has drawn over 4000 participants and generated hundreds of questions to be answered by panelists.
The arts community has a true hunger and strong desire to open its doors, looking through the lens of science. While this program was designed for Connecticut artists and arts venues, participants have joined from our neighboring New England states and from as far away as North Carolina.
The second phase of this initiative has begun and Shoreline Arts Alliance staff and representatives from the Yale School of Public Health are busy traveling to venues throughout the state with a film crew to address the needs and changes that must made in each case to create safe environments for workers, performers and audience members or visitors. Recent visits have been made to Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Hill-stead Museum in Farmington, Real Art Ways and Mark Twain House in Hartford and Connecticut College Arboretum and waterfront stages and outdoor venues in New London. These video presentations will be shared to help others develop reopening plans and inspire consumer confidence, drawing audiences back to museums, indoor and outdoor performance venues, maker spaces, and studios.
Additionally, as venues begin to open with prudence, Shoreline Arts Alliance will be hosting on-site media events to welcome audiences. Dillner, accompanied by local public health officials, will hold kick-off events to promote and inspire consumer confidence.
REOPENING CT ARTS VENUES: SCIENCE-BASED SAFETY (1)
Preparedness, Consumer Confidence, Clarity for Constituents
A General Overview
May 29, 2020
REOPENING CT ARTS VENUES: SCIENCE-BASED SAFETY (2)
Preparedness, Consumer Confidence, Clarity for Constituents
Risk Reduction Planning and Air Handling
June 9, 2020
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Preparedness, Consumer Confidence, Clarity for Constituents
Opening Right the First Time!
June 24, 2020
REOPENING CT ARTS VENUES: SCIENCE-BASED SAFETY (4)
Preparedness, Consumer Confidence, Clarity for Constituents
Common Solutions & Site Visit Findings for Outdoor Venues & Museums
July 9, 2020
REOPENING CT ARTS VENUES: SCIENCE-BASED SAFETY (5)
Preparedness, Consumer Confidence, Clarity for Constituents
HVAC
July 23, 2020
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Preparedness, Consumer Confidence, Clarity for Constituents
Creating a Positive Environment for a Positive Experience, Instilling Consumer Confidence in the
General Public, Artists, Students, Volunteers and Staff, Tools to Assess Consumer Confidence & Artist and Teacher Confidence as they Safely Return to Work
August 13, 2020
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Preparedness, Consumer Confidence, Clarity for Constituents
DIY for less
Air Purifiers, Safety Shields, Negative Pressure Environments
Updates on effective social distancing
Considerations for Dancers, Musicians, Actors, and Studio Artists
Mask study findings
Common Threads for us all!
September 18, 2020
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Preparedness, Consumer Confidence, Clarity for Constituents
Maximize Consumer Confidence, Mitigate Risks
Reopening and/or expanding your capacity as regulations change
Preparing for winter by mitigating risks indoors
Informing constituents & maximizing confidence among staff & consumers
Successful strategies based upon our research and findings
October 23, 2020
REOPENING CT ARTS VENUES: SCIENCE-BASED SAFETY (9)
Preparedness, Consumer Confidence, Clarity for Constituents
The Arts and Mental Health
Updated information on vaccine biology, development, and distribution
Conversation with CT Governor’s COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group Member Jason L. Schwartz, Ph.D.
The role of the Arts in wellness and mental health.
December 14, 2020
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Preparedness, Consumer Confidence, Clarity for Constituents
Legal Considerations
Information on the vaccine and what it means for the arts going forward
Planning a performance/event
The legality of waivers, testing, vaccinations, and mask-wearing.
February 2nd, 2021
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Preparedness, Consumer Confidence, Clarity for Constituents
Vaccines: The Real Deal
Policy Updates & Safety Protocols
Preparing outdoor events
March 10th, 2021
Charter Task Force Members
Chair: Eric Dillner, Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford
Co-Chair: Sten Vermund, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven
Evan Bakke, Power Station Sound Studios, Sonalysts, Waterford
Becky Beaulieu, Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme
Gian-Carl Casa, The Alliance: Voice of Community Nonprofits, Hartford
Judy Dworin, Judy Dworin Performance Project, Hartford
Judith McElhone, Five Points Center for the Visual Arts, Torrington
Frank Tavera, Palace Theatre, Waterbury
Derron Wood, Flock Theatre, New London
Presented by Shoreline Arts Alliance in Partnership with the Yale School of Public Health
